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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1890
Page
2
A visitor named Jacobson recently examined Newberg for a cannery site. He has substantial experience and says a $15000 capital is needed to start strong, with $5000 cash from him. Locals agree a cannery could financially uplift the town and surrounding area.
A local editor notes potential profitable use of a small passenger boat running Newberg Hopeland to Portland and back six times weekly. The idea would offer a pleasant Willamette River ride and an alternative to rail travel, with hoped for encouragement to form a company to operate the service.
Dear readers, an invitation announces the Annual Basket Meeting of the Indiana State Association of Californian to be held Saturday May 10. 189 at Oak Grove. It mentions train departures from Emeryville and San Pablo avenues. The note cites W C Chexphiens R B York and J A Conocn as organizers and Dr W S Clark as sender.
In Alaska near Juneau two routes for a Yokoner are described Takou inlet via coast and Takou River or Lran Channel to Chivat and the summit. The latter saves packing but storms and fierce northers make sea travel dangerous forcing camps and delays. Indians demand higher wages as expeditions proceed with sleds, boats, and irregular river channels, aiming for Chileat by early June after a frail journey across ice and rapids.
Memorial Day rules issued by the Department of Oregon Grand Army of the Republic urge post members to honor fallen comrades with services in uniform on Memorial Day May 25. Posts should arrange worship, coordinate with auxiliary groups, and preserve reverent remembrance while avoiding profane conduct.
The Yo MOC A held a Sunday evening gathering at four o clock with good attendance. Jesse Plob spoke on the six and a half chapters of Exodus and Douglas praised the work of the association while recalling its early days. Brother Dong urged members to support fundraising for the mission and Great Work. The Newberg division has existed about a year and is doing good work. The note says young men in town should join for character development and strangers are welcome.
The Friends quarterly meeting in Newberg discussed missionary work among the Khumather Lilians. Over fifty dollars was raised to assist Levi Tilbet in missionary efforts. J H Pooglas preached to a large Newberg crowd, delivering plain Bible teaching and addressing life conditions.
The Sidney School Furniture Co announces over ten thousand desks sold in Oregon and offers single desks at 4.55 and double desks at 5.70, with financing up to two years and 4 percent interest. Frank Woon, general agent, promotes easy setup in classrooms and ready terms for patrons.
Memorial events mark a yearly tribute to fallen soldiers. Rev W A Willison will preach at Evangelical church on Sunday May 25 at noon. Memorial at Fair Grounds Friday evening 7 pm. G A R Post meets at Evangelical church 1:50 pm. Speakers address attendees. Leaders C Manis and N G Kink urge all soldiers citizens teachers and students to participate.
A visiting Whittier resident returns from Omaha, where a columnist mocked Southern California prospects. The sender notes California allure, but warns against overblown bread and butter expectations, saying many were misled by booster enthusiasm and now regret the mistaken boom.
A local account describes Captain Bogardus acquiring Mongolian pheasants and letters from Butte about many requests nationwide. It notes successful partial preserves and a plan to domesticate by confinement, with potential profit from breeding. The article credits Judge Doong for introducing the birds and predicts wider spread in the state and country.
In Leamington area chief engineer Eekelon delays work locating ice routes and timber alignments for the South Tedfhe goad project. As ships arrive, new survey teams will begin permeation tasks to straighten lines and improve the route toward Powell's valley with expected completion near a forty week gap.
We acknowledge sympathy shown during our sorrow and illness after the death of our dear infant daughter. Our thanks go to all who offered comfort, prayers, and support through this time. Special mention to those at Uvars Lane for their kindness.
The column outlines W C T U activities with notices of the Portland State convention dates, committees, pages, and medal contests. It lists delegates, officers, and program details from Newberg and McMinnville, plus remarks on organization and future plans for county union expansion.
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