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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1902
Page
2
The Newberg Graphic celebrates fourteen years in publication, twelve under current management. The editorial notes growth of Newberg, urges community betterment and warns against unwelcome influences while promising strong local coverage and value for subscribers.
Newspapers argue against Halloween pranks and mischief as the public deems such carryings on undisciplined. The piece notes that modern boys are no longer expected to be merely playful and that coarse behavior clashes with civilization.
The Medford Success began as a modest but well edited newspaper in Jackson County. Charles Meserve, with years of Oregon newspaper experience including St Helen Miet and Oregon City Enterprise, serves as editor and upholds a clean, reliable paper standard.
The Oregon Agriculturist urges enterprising cities to repair main roads and supporting streets within their borders to aid farmers on routes to town. Progress is noted as several places already see benefits, while Portland reports praise for a McKinash delegation conference and a planned air event at Newberg.
The Headlight and Herald editors long hostile finally agree after KR M Watson proposed purchasing another paper for six thousand dollars. Watson appears wounded by the feuding but aims to enter a new field, a rare move in local journalism.
Fragmentary report describes Watson facing threats to kill himself if forced from Elma home. The text hints at legal or social pressure, with sympathy for Watson amid family tensions and asylum involvement.
Local notices report Gilbert's six teen lecture at the Friends church by Rev W B Gilbert with admittance one cent. Other items advertise real estate loan security, grocery store notes, and armory hall stock sale in an unsettled notice. Also mentions window glass, local travel changes, Y M C A events, gopher damage, and a county road supervisor meeting planned for the year.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a proposed railroad depot at the railway station and a new hotel as town improvements. The text mentions the depot likely replacing the old structure due to grade and curve issues and notes a credit to the town if these projects proceed.
A readable fragment urges residents to present the matter to railroad officials for consideration. It argues that securing a good hotel would require effort, time, and support from respected hotel men to create a credible building and operation in town.
32 acres in cultivatable land suitable for grain fruit and hops with second growth timber and ample water running. Located in Newberg Oregon in a community with several good schools and churches. For details contact D M Ramsey Newberg Oregon.
A list of land conveyances in McMinnville and surrounding areas details dozens of transfers among Craven, Parrish, Manser, and other residents, with prices from $1 to $3500. The entry also notes a marriage license for Florerree Hall to Geo Conklin and various preemption and right of way transactions in Yamhill County Oregon.
A vintage ad claims heavy eating causes indigestion and stomach inflammation. It asserts Kodol relieves inflammation protects nerves and cures catarrh, promising relief from indigestion and various stomach troubles by cleansing and sweetening the stomach. Caldwell & Co.
Nine hundred acres within one mile of Newberg offered in several tracts, mostly improved. The listing notes a current owner or contact as Ron Nelson.
An advertisement touts One Minute Cough Care as a remedy for coughs colds bronchitis whooping cough pneumonia asthma and throat and chest ailments. It credits Ge Fenner of Mun ale Tod with endorsing the product amid claims of rapid relief.
An old newspaper note touts Electric Bitters and Bucklen’s Arnica as remedies. It claims success against kidney and liver troubles and as a tonic for run down systems. Also mentions a portier fund and estate value regarding LaFayette. Advertisement style text concludes with odd local chatter about show samples.
A testimonial style notice touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a universal remedy for coughs, colds, and lung issues with claims of saving lives like Mrs Lois Cragg of Dorchester. It promotes Caldwell Co druggists selling bottles at 50c and 1, with free trial bottles offered. The ad also extols Dr King’s Life Pills for various maladies and age regardless of illness.
Portland Irrigation Week runs November 18 to 22 with the Oregon Nation Association and the Oregon Bar Association meeting on November 18 and 19. The program offers reduced rail fares, free tickets to a ball or concert, a steamboat ride on the Willamette and Columbia rivers, an observation car ride over street railways, visits to the Portland Crematorium, the $1,000,000 Custom House, the Public Library, the $500,000 City Hall, wheat ships, and tours of the Oregon Historical Society and other sites. Also featured is an Armory drill by Battery A, along with a cordial invitation to all visitors.
Property or goods offered for sale by F. H. Caldwell and Company. Details and terms of sale not fully readable in the provided text.
Correspondents listed for Western National Bank in New York New York U S National Bank Portland and McMinnville National Bank McMinnville, establishing 1893 as the era. The note highlights the network of city and state banks and their common year of establishment.
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