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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1893
Page
2
A poem on nature by L. W. Canady from Fron Worker prints lush imagery of Mount Hood and Oregon landscapes. A Monmouth paper critique notes its decline, saying Monmouth is no longer a real good newspaper town.
The piece reports the Supreme Court upholding the Chinese exclusion law, with Grover facing a costly enforcement task. It notes incidents in Albany and Corvallis, inspector refusals at Portland, and varied opinions on distribution and journalism, plus comments on the World’s Fair pricing and rhetoric.
California Oregon and Washington plan to give away fruit samples at the fair but notices say such actions are forbidden. State superintendents refuse the order and will not comply. Meanwhile a Chadron Nebraska race of 700 miles for 1509 dollar purse draws protests from George T Angell of the American Humane Education Society over horse cruelty. The World’s Fair commissioners face calls to drop the exhibition and uphold humane treatment of animals.
A discussion of June flood potential along Snake and Columbia tributaries with Willamette backwater effects at Portland. Highlights include historical Willamette heights, snow melt in Cascades and Coast ranges, cool May to June temperatures, and how warmer periods could intensify flooding.
River observers predict water will rise from June 19 to July 10 possibly exceeding normal levels. The Columbia River rapid rise may reach the 22 foot mark at Stark street by June, with higher levels likely. Experienced river men forecast the highest water in 29 years as the gauge climbs.
The eleventh annual Oregon W C T U convention met in Astoria May 9 to 12 with 104 voting delegates. Sessions covered reports from counties, new departments, and elections, while Jessie Ackerman spoke of global outreach and opium trade in China.
A June boat journey hosts a Mothers' Meeting led by Lucy P. Haworth with women delegates aboard. Recitations by Mra. Cox and Mra. Snyder draw applause while a fifteen minute talk by national organizer Mra. Cox sparks interest among male passengers. The group plans a future vessel gathering and renewed temperance efforts.
Practical advice on tree care, fruit growing, and garden management. Topics include winding protection for trees, proper pruning, manure use, strawberry and grape cultivation, avoiding sun scorch, root care, and methods for wound painting to prevent decay.
The piece notes goose berries' merit and flavor when used as rhubarb while green and stored for year round use. It cites cranberries, peach tree budding, kerosene insecticide emulsion, and tomato cultivation practices with remarks on soil and market prices.
Practical tips from an old periodical describe borax as a DIY remedy for pests moths and rings of woolens. It advocates sprinkling ants and fabrics, treating skin issues with solutions, whitening laundry and brightening colors, and cleaning silver and cashmere with borax infused water.
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