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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1890
Page
2
A southbound Overland train derailed on a trestle five miles north of Balen near Newberg Oregon. The wreck killed the engineer and fireman and another man. many passengers were injured and some died afterward. The article also notes the Cook Hotel is renamed West Side under J W Bowers from Nebraska.
Traveling correspondent reports surprised eastern readers by discovering thriving cities, large wheat production, and frontier towns in Oregon. He notes the region’s growth surpasses eastern expectations and recalls a Washington elevator owner amazed by Indianapolis population figures en route to the Northwest.
A mistyped OCR fragment describes a proposal to operate near the Willamette River and mentions Oregon parties and a coastal place. The text is unclear but hints at a consiionary interest and a fire safety consideration for a potential operation along the river.
The Union Pacific fleet awaits higher Willamette flows to resume service. The Modoc stands ready, two older boats require heavy work, and schemes move to add new craft or acquire the Orient. The Salem is ready when water returns and rain could bring a boating revival along the river.
The Queen offers a free trip to Europe and $260 for expenses to the person selling the largest list of British words from the phrase British North America. Prizes include Silver Tea Sets Gold watches and more with a special jacket prize for a girl or boy sending the largest list. A list of twenty words earns a present and six tablespoons of rules plus a catalog and sample issue of The Queen.
An advertisement touts California Positive and Negative Electric Liniment as a universal cure for neuralgia rheumatism headache sprains burns and general pain. It urges readers to tell neighbors where to buy it and notes a Southern Oregon exchange item about a Portland man W ill Gore and Sophia Ish marrying in Medford.
Negotiations in Salem target a light draft river boat to operate thirty to forty miles up and down the nearby river. The craft would be built by the Salem Canning Company and George S Swart, who plans a local creamery. Rumor says the Capital mill sale may close soon and the wheel may turn on a long-idled mill property worth over $200.
The Lot cen sue bulletin releases population figures for the sovern slake ae. Officials report counts and demographic breakdowns, outlining regional totals and noting any notable shifts in age or gender distributions observed in the latest census data.
Porter reports on regional population changes linked to industry. Northern Atlantic centers grow urban as manufacturing rises, while Southern Central remains agriculture driven. Eastern states see faster growth through manufacturing, with Massachusetts and New Jersey showing notable rate increases.
Fragmentary OCR advertises a cough remedy said to be manufactured in the U S with claims of free from plates and used for coughs and colds. The text is garbled, making precise details and attribution uncertain.
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