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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1904
Page
4
Entered as matter at the post office at Wowbete Oregon issued every Friday morning editor and publisher H Woodward associate balter Woodward C appears in masthead with name and role adjustments
Newberg and vicinity gains noted while no county area hosts Congressman Hermann in this campaign. J A Hewitt, Republican candidate for the legislature, praised for integrity and sense. Reader criticizes the saloon argument and remarks a McMinnville builder notes county seat construction slowdown.
The piece argues the Oregonian opposes letting voters decide intoxicant sales by ballot, accusing the paper of backing whisky interests for money. It praises Calvin Blair’s youth and energy for county surveyor, claiming founders favored majority voting and questioning the paper’s stance on the whisky question.
J. W. Hobbs reports from Coos and Curry and other southern counties that support for Binger Hermann this year will be about double last year. Eugene Register notes slander from Bob Veatch circulating locally.
An Oregon appeal urges a full registration and vote to show support for President Roosevelt. It predicts a large Republican majority in June and November, cites Her mann and Williamson for Congress, and links turnout to national policy. It argues local money saved from saloon closure boosts legitimate industry and prosperity.
A McMinnville resident reports a saloon proprietor claims the National Brewers Association sent about 30000 dollars to Oregon to oppose the local option measure. The item urges residents to decide on whether communities should vote on permitting saloons.
The local option law is challenged as a business safeguard while Newberg officials and residents dispute its effectiveness. Daily declarations from Newberg rebut the claim, emphasizing differing interpretations and potential consequences for commerce.
The passage cites an editorial from a neighboring paper arguing about local option in Oregon and Wallowa County. It frames the issue as a heavy tax burden versus increased prosperity and claims morality and public safety are not the core concerns.
On Jumé 1st the Southern Pacific resumes sale of excursion tickets to Newport and Aquina ay Monday tickets will go on sale. This popular resort grows in favor each year with reasonable hotel rates and fishing hunting and sea bathing attractions. Notice is hereby given that I have impounded in the city pound a three year old bay mare with black mane and tail white feet and a white stripe on the face. Owner may recover by paying for the animal and posting notices. Woodmen notice asks all members to attend decoration services at one o'clock May 30th in uniform.
Mr and Mrs J F Davis express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness shown during the illness and burial of their beloved father.
Dr T G Merritt of No Mehoopaay Pa describes a case of violent stomach ulcers causing bleeding. He prescribed Electric Bitters which he says stopped attacks within hours and the patient has had 14 months free of symptoms. The tonic is touted for dyspepsia indigestion constipation and kidney troubles and sold by Caldwell Co.
G W Emory Rock of Mills Alabama reports relief from indigestion using Chamberlain st stomach and liver tablets praising their fit for his case. He notes age about fifty one and prior poor results with other remedies. Sold by C F Moore Co in his area.
Property offers eight and one third lots with mature fruit including peaches pears plums apples cherries grapes and other fruit. A six room house good barn and outbuildings included plus a bargain that must be sold. Mrs E M Hopson owner and F H Caldwell Co listed. Also advertises Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve with testimonials.
Free delivery and both phones highlight Newberg Meat Co offerings with fresh meats bacon lard and self buying to furnish the valley's best. Stanley Bonn advertise three chairs at Porter Larkin's with no extra cost to acquire all three.
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