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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1891
Page
2
A dated notice from April 1, 1891, in North describes passenger and freight rates to various destinations. It lists Portland and Newberg connections with departure times and directs readers to C. B. Frisell, agent, for rate information.
The May 15 1801 issue of Newberg Graphic discusses Michigan forest fires Nebraska freight thefts by Cushing gang Willamette valley praised by a presidential attache Social ties and immigration for Kansans Oregon White Ribbon Council a two month Portland panel Hillsboro publishing changes Wool clip rise in eastern Oregon Washington The World and monalock critique The Wee Shore ceases publication amid management criticism.
A writer laments mised crops in the Willamette valley and excess demand over supply. Portland merchants shipped 99 000 pounds of prunes from Italy at nine cents a pound. The piece argues Oregon can grow and process more fruit for home and foreign markets and calls for more canneries and drying plants in-state.
The piece discusses piece rooted versus whole rooted apple trees, noting weaker first year roots and shallow, split growth for piece-rooted trees. It cites opinions from Nebraskan nurseryman Gd Canvesten and compares varieties like Maiden's Blush and Fallawater, detailing root shapes and growth differences observed in trials.
Read testimonies from Mae Lulae and D B Wien arguing root grafted trees outperform stock grafted trees for prairie state orchards. They claim stronger first year growth, higher final tree vigor, resistance to wind and pests, and greater profitability, while criticizing stock grafted methods.
The town held a circus and balloon ascent with an arial jump, the ascent reaching about 5000 feet. Joe Auston sold his boarding house to a Marion county woman, O. V. Allen bought a piano, and plans for residence updates are noted. The LaFayette boys won two baseball games against Lafayette carpenters.
Auction notice describes 72 acres three miles from Newberg near Hoskins station on Chehalom mountain south slope between DL Heater and J B David with 40 more acres adjoining NE corner of J B Davids place. One half cash with balance on easy terms. Comparable land nearby sold at 170 per acre. Reen and Honsos 108 2nd St Portland Ore.
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