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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1896
Page
2
The Oregon state Women’s Christian Temperance Union holds its 14th annual convention at Friends church in Newberg with about one hundred delegates and many attendees. A royal variety of meetings, speeches, and a field of temperance discourse mark the event as Mrs. Kinney of Astoria presides and a detailed report will follow next week.
Professor J C Hodson pledges in his campaign to devote all time to visiting schools and advancing their interests if elected county school superintendent. He vows to make Yamhill County public schools second to none in the state.
Mr J C Hodson republican candidate for school superintendent visited last Saturday forming new acquaintances. He is praised as a bright Vambill bow educated largely in county schools and holding a diploma from Prof L Mr Baker. The notice suggests he would add dignity to Yambill education.
The text explains how storms at latitudes 50 to 55 degrees affect Pacific coast weather. It describes the northward movement of high barometric pressure indicating spring and reduced rainfall, the timing of these patterns in April or May, and notes that mountain snow is too localized to affect broader conditions. It also compares barometric forces to distant stars for light.
The McMinnville banks hold about 166000 in deposits with little lending and no interest to depositors. The piece argues funds are idle and blame shifts between bankers and people. It urges restoring prosperity by reviving 1892 era employment and farmer incomes, not silvers mine profits.
The Oregon City Enterprise argues for protectionist policy to end the Wilson bill’s hardship. It warns that free trade collapses industry, hurts labor and farmers, and risks national bankruptcy if tariffs remain unchanged, urging immediate relief for idle factories and unemployment.
A town hopes to resume July 4 celebrations after a long gap. Citizens express joy at living under the flag and pledge unity regardless of which side prevails in the upcoming June 1 conflict.
Watt Henderson has attended to his duties as sheriff during the past two years in a way that has made him solid with the people and on every hand the remark is heard Henderson will succeed himself all right.
A reader reflects on a quip predicting a dry summer as a fellow proclaims the coming heat will dry “as a bone.” The remark captures a rural voice noting expected drought despite hopeful weather chatter.
A reflective line hints that arranging the white ribbon convention earlier might have avoided poor timing and weather concerns. The brief muses on foresight and planning for favorable conditions.
From OUM Exchanges the supreme court declares women ineligible for the office of county superintendent. Fifteen women currently run. Helen Harford of Newberg is noted as the prohibition nominee. The item also covers regional politics, land transfers in Yamhill County, and a Willamette Valley Chautauqua Assembly slated for July in Oregon City with a long program of lectures and events.
A mix of medical ads and notices lists Chamberlains Cough Remedy and DeWitt's products, price shifts at Newmera Steam Laundry, and property or farm for sale. It cites endorsements from A T Hill and Elder Alson W Steers with local business promotions and agricultural notes from Osseo Mich and Portland Oregon.
A New York Tribune editorial argues that concern over money is wasted. It contends enabling prosperity and employment will silence monetary anxieties, ensure gold payments, and prevent capital from lying idle or fleeing abroad.
The article recounts the ancient Olympic festivals and their revival, noting American athletes dominating the modern games. It mentions King George and Queen Olga at Athens Stadium, the crowd’s reaction, and key events like the discus by Robert Garrett of Princeton and the Marathon run, highlighting Greek pride mixed with disappointment.
Notice invites sealed bids for construction of several bridges listed across Panther Creek Culley Sat Creek and North Yamhill river with work and material bids due Wednesday June 3 186 at one oclock. Bids opened by the county and right to reject bids reserved. A E Mokhers County Clerk.
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