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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1897
Page
2
The Newberg Graphic reports Oregon sheep men support Binger Hermann for Cascade forestry reserve pasture. It notes Portland plans to pull feathers from the eagle tail on July 4 and promises a fall fair. It comments on Durrant and court delays and reflects on Civil War veteran deaths.
A mother cured her boy of a bad habit with a single dose by placing a hand on his neck and a slipper on the needed spot. The Myrtle Point Enterprise notes the incident as a lesson in keeping discipline and asks what home would be without one more such remedy.
Reports from several points say large dogs are bought for the Alaska market at 10 each. Alaska miners pay as high as 75 dollars each for strong dogs to haul sleds. With 9104 head, Oregon could gain substantial revenue from dog sales while retaining a large surplus.
Philadelphia merchant John Wanamaker reveals paying the ad writer 000 a week and newspapers 5000 a week for printed campaigns. He declares advertising to be money making leverage and essential for any successful business man.
A Portland effort seeks to reverse the impact of department stores on smaller merchants who face de moralization as large firms flood markets with cheap, wide stock. The trend mirrors other cities as buyers favor quantity and low prices over local independents. A Kansas drummer noted in Wichita that prohibition boosts business in Kansas towns, arguing beer sales cut consumer spending and that better payers emerge when patrons avoid alcohol.
Pomona California adopts a strict two saloon ordinance with $1000 yearly licenses and $5000 bonds. Saloons limited to single rooms facing streetfronts with glass frontage and unobstructed street view. Open 5 am to 4 pm weekdays. bans on games, back doors, and seating except barkeeper. bans on serving minors or certain "suspect" individuals.
In his push to diversify farming profits Secretary Wilson leads the agricultural department in surveying the country for beet culture suited areas and opening new avenues for farmers. The move aims to boost beet sugar production and introduce new forage crops while stressing practical support for agricultural growth.
A New York Tribune excerpt contrasts Canada’s protective tariff and British-leaning subsidies with U S tariff policy. It notes Canada’s rail and steamship push to divert traffic, and criticizes US protectionism as harming relations, urging free trade instead.
The New York Sun summarizes Greece noting population 2,187,208 and area 21,077 miles. It describes geography climate and terrain, flags, and that most inhabitants are agriculturists or shepherds. It cites Constantinople boundary agreements of July 21 and highlights language religion and characteristics of Greeks.
Mayer Herman issued a highly detailed map of the United States land holdings showing public surveys. It marks lodgings military and forest reservations and includes the original thirteen states and territories from Louisiana to Oregon.
The article notes a 1545 annexation tale and a 1304 Gadsden Purchase boundary map produced by Harry Klog of the Land Office. It reports the Cathill grizzly killed by Bill Beal and Jasper Tungate with Artie Nichola aiding, detailing the chase and the dog’s injury, and remarks the bear’s fat meat.
The Oregon State Camp Meeting Association of the M E Church schedules a camp meeting at Canby grounds starting June 28 1897. Elders John Parsons T B Ford and G W Gue oversee arrangements with Bishop Cranston attending part of the time. Admission fees apply season tickets 1.00 for families 50 cents for individuals and 10 cents for single admissions. An excursion rate via Southern Pacific is offered June 14 July 1.
An 1880s advertisement page touts rumoured kidney cures and “panacea” remedies claiming relief for long standing ailments from a Rutledge doctor contact. It pushes Wilbur’s Blood Purifier and Wilbur’s Cough Cure at 50 cents to $1, and notes broad druggist availability with testimonials from J H Knight and J H Crozier.
T B Nelson and Ed Walker have gone to the mines in Baker City country. M J Ramsey is poorly but not worse. Billy Nelson of West Chehba seen on streets this week. Rev MC Ballentyne moved to Dr Poppleton place. F P Estabrook appointed postmaster here. Dr Olda T P Caughiin JL Vickrey and Veter Olds attended Grand Lodge LO OF in Portland. Hull Johnson treats patients at mineral springs. hailed as Dr Waterberry. Seminary commencement exercises this week. Wednesday graduation well attended. Two assailants of Hill in jail. Public school graduating exercises held in Littlefield's hall. Prof Blough praised. Newlin of Pacific College gave address. School board retained same faculty. Blough principal, Josie Blough, Viola Smith teachers.
Elder Alson W Steers from Voorthuwl Or warns ministers public speakers and singers that no throat and lung medicine offers reliable relief and critiques a claimed cure priced at fifty cents per bottle, urging caution with drug ads.
In the exchange Mrs Stilus asks where Georgie Frank is headed as Mr Stilla contemplates mapping out the harbor. The pair discuss a water voyage and mention a sailor named Sutton amid their terse banter about plans and mercy.
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