Newberg Graphic May 20 1907 Farm Prices And Local News
Newberg Graphic reports rising spud prices near two dollars a sack and live stock value shifts in the Willamette Valley. It notes June roses and graduate arrivals, labor costs press farmers to cultivate marginal land, and calls for more grass and stock. Linn County grand jury indicts five men over local option law violations. James the station agent explains a large freight car used for land shipments from Portland to Newberg.
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Southern Pacific
Portland
Newberg
James
Linn County
Old Yamhill
Oregon City Saloons Face Higher License Fee
City authorities vote to raise saloon licenses from 400 to 600 dollars. The piece notes saloon men can manage the extra cost with improved sales, humorously suggesting cheaper liquor additions will cover the new fee.
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Oregon
Mrs McKinley Dies at Canton Home in Ohio
Mrs McKinley widow of the late President died peacefully at her Canton Ohio home last Sunday at 1 05 PM Funeral services followed on Wednesday afternoon with hymns including Beautiful Isle of Somewhere Lead Kindly Light and Nearer My God to Thee sung as at President McKinley’s funeral
Spring Delayed East of Rockies While Willamette Valley Enjoys Early Summer
Dispatches report frost and freezing weather across the East of the Rockies the worst since 1882 yet the Willamette valley enjoys warm, summery weather. Gases and ripe cherries appear on tables as locals note rain would help crops but praise feels apt in this favored region.
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Rockies
Willamette Valley
Prohibition Is a Failure in Oregon Law Debate
A statement asserts prohibition’s failure while noting Oregon has a law prohibiting the taking of human life. The remarks frame crime policy and legality as a public concern.
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Oregon
Bold highwayman robs on Portland streets kills conductor
A harsh railing on crime and law follows a Portland incident where a highwayman shot a streetcar conductor. The text questions public figures and the policy of murder laws and references eighth grade social studies questions about political nominees.
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Portland
Chehalem Valley Farms Backing Town Over Stocks and Bonds
The region faces labor shortages as demand in lumber camps and saw mills soars to $2 per day. Few workers remain for common labor, while the growing class of small, well tilled farms supports the local town and promises enduring prosperity.
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Chehalem
Hughes Seen as Standard Bearer for Roosevelt Campaign
The Graphic argues a Republican family row in Ohio may force a campaign outside the state for a Hughes nomination from New York. It praises Governor Hughes for handling knotty issues and men, urging a candidate with convictions and backbone to lead the coming campaign in the Roosevelt class.
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Ohio
Hughes
New York
Roosevelt
City billiard license proves prohibitive in council debate
A petition asks to lower the billiard and pool hall license shown at a recent meeting. The council will consider the proposal at the next regular session on Monday night. The Graphic urges the council to reject the petition, arguing Newberg has functioned well without a public playhouse.
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Graphic
Newberg
The Habit of Profanity Assertion Debate
The article critiques the habit of profanity arguing it shocks reverence and refinement. It notes public swearing offends listeners and highlights the tension between social expectations and language use in public spaces.
Footwear and manners stir public discourse
The Philadelphia Ledger laments loafers who taunt and insult in public talk. The piece argues such behavior harms moral standards and offends both men and women, urging decorum to spare listeners from crude insinuations.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Praised In 1902 Letter
Mrs A Bart of Texas writes on January 31 1902 that one bottle of Ballards Horehound Syrup cured her bad cough and found it pleasant to take. The ad notes cold drafts and exposure as causes and mentions C F Moore selling the product. It ends with a jab at “good enough.”
Chamberlain's Colic Remedy Praised as Superior Medicine
Advertising claims Chamberlain's Colic Olera and Diarrhoea Remedy as unmatched for bowel complaints for both children and adults. It states eminent physicians support it and notes its reliability, pleasant taste when diluted, and universal family use. Sold by C. F. Moore.
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Rockefeller
Chamberlain
C. F. Moore
Local Man Finds Relief from Sciatica with Pain Balm
For more than twenty years J B Massey of 3322 Clinton Street Minneapolis suffered sciatica until one application of Chamberlain's Pain Balm eased the pain and sleep returned. Less than a bottle cured him permanently and he urges others with sciatica or rheumatism to try the 25 cent bottle sold by C F ec.
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J. B. Massey
Clinton Street
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Chamberlain
Mr. Massey
C. F. Ec
Administrator's Notice for Estate Claims
In the county court of Yerobii 9 Gai the undersigned administrator notifies that all persons having claims against the estate of C. H. Cone must present them with proper names and addresses to the Bank of J. C. Colcord, administrator, and W. Fenton and Clarence Butt acting as attorneys for the estate.
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J.C. Colcord
C. H. Cone
W. Fenton
Clarence Butt
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Dr. King
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Joes
Orange Elliott
Bales Shoe Shop
W. S. Reynolds
John Shearer
Bank of Newberg
First National Bank
O.E. Moore
Kodakeery
Nelson & Hanson
Baie
Darin Aa Baer
Reed
Branhta
King & Bennett Hdw. Co
Patterson, Parrish & Co
Uouid
Love Brothers
Seid Bs J
J. B. Mount
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