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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1899
Page
4
In a New York law case an importer of Hungarian wines faces suit from a producer who alleges forgery of a tokay brand sold for medicinal use. The sworn formula lists sixteen gallons of alcohol and other ingredients to create the counterfeit elixir sold at two dollars per bottle.
A compilation of dubious adverts and historical fragments notes counterfeit products like Cascarets, claims about Caesar's 445 day year, and various tonics and cures. It mentions old medical claims, a Jerusalem olive garden note, a Lenore man in wartime, dog and bird health warnings, and early railway surveying near Kow Loon Canton with snippets of Egyptian embalming lore.
Captain George Pope reports on hop fields across Oregon and Washington noting unseasonable weather hampered cultivation in the Puget Sound and Willamette regions. He sees some progress in Willamette Valley yards but warns many need fall plowing and anticipates a strong crop with possible price relief if other regions lag.
At Corvallis the station will test two European hop varieties likely to boost Oregon production. One variety is early and the other medium early with strong lupulin. Dr Withycombe will grow a limited supply on the college farm and, if results are favorable, will arrange cuttings for local growers to start the new varieties.
Governor Rogers and Fish Commissioner Little visited Kendall Creek at the Nooksack river confluence and officialy designated the site for the new hatchery funded by the last legislature. Five thousand dollars was appropriated for the hatchery's first year and construction. A light wheat crop is hoped for if weather improves and sunshine returns. Marion county wheat growers report slow growth due to cold, rainy weather, though hops have appeared in the county.
The report lists Wheat, Barley, Corn, Flour, Hay, Butter, Cheese, Poultry, Potatoes, Vegetables, Wool, and Millstuff prices from Pacific Coast markets. It notes regional variations for Oregon, Washington, Puget Sound, and Seattle terms with dozens of per unit details and ton or per sack quotes.
Mayors of San Francisco Chicago Omaha Denver St Paul New Orleans Portland Los Angeles and Seattle sign a cable inviting Admiral Dewey to return by way of San Francisco to greet him and celebrate his Manila victory. Illinois Manufacturers' Association also urged a San Francisco route. An Edinburgh auction raised a costly chair bearing Dunottar Castle amid a bidding frenzy.
Washington reports that transports will leave Manila without volunteer regiments. California and Oregon units stay for ongoing Philippines duty. Peace prospects hinge on inland army organization, delaying homeward plans and Filipino rebellion’s end. MacArthur to receive fresh troops as fatigue from long campaign mounts. In separate notes, 8000 Filipino riflemen hold Bacolor while Americans hold firm. Nashville rises in Mississippi River inspection with city salute. Broom corn prices rise 1 cent per pound, buyers contract 500 tons at 7.5 cents.
Manila report describes General Mascardo's forces unleashing a fierce assault on San Fernando after drinking wine from Bacolor stores. Rebels fire heavily but gain little. Mascardo’s troops hold Racolor outskirts west of the railroad with Kaneat and Montana regiments in trenches facing an anticipated sea attack.
A dated sketch portrays France's new president as calm and sane with bourgeois traits. The piece likens his potential impact to a tonic's vigor, while also noting adverse property claims in Sioux City Iowa and advertising a health product in Deblois Maine.
An old style ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder for feet offering relief from pain swelling and burning when wearing shoes. It claims cures for chilblains sweating and calluses and touts 10 000 testimonials. Sold in druggists and by mail for 25c with a free trial package. Also notes Britain’s first equestrian statue of Charles I at Charing Cross London.
A newspaper notice touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy taken internally to reach the blood and mucous surfaces with a stated One Hundred Dollars reward for any case it fails to cure. It also advertises other products and mentions the Pullman Car Company's payroll and Japanese teeth blackening practice.
A letter from a reader describes severe female weaknesses and womb displacement. She suffered sleepless nights, back pain, bloating, fainting, and vomiting, then credits Mrs. Pinkham and her Vegetable Compound with restored sleep, energy, and overall health.
Hon J F Caldwell a Louisiana state legislator says he uses Peruna for catarrh and would not be without it He praises Peruna for catarrhal diseases in a letter from Rodeline La and Gilbert Hofer Grays Ky also reports relief from Brights disease after four bottles of Peruna The ad invites readers to request a free catarrh book from Dr Hartman at Columbia Ohio.
A humorous vignette shows Walter and his tall wife dining in a large downtown restaurant with a waiter confused by the couple’s request for a hassock. The scene escalates as the waiter asks if the hassock should be boiled or fried, while Barking dogs in Japan are noted to be rarely heard at night and fines are mentioned for noisy dogs.
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