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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1892
Page
2
A satirical 1802 Oregon Chronicle critiques sensational crime reporting and reform journalism while noting upcoming national elections. It laments local law enforcement practices, port town rivalries, and the stalled Samoa negotiations for Pango Pango harbor.
The writer denounces sensational news stories and rumors that harmed Arlington by falsely claiming a white cap outrage and arson. He urges truth and warns communities about the damage caused by such fabrications as October approaches for a town celebration. Schools should begin work now to avoid last minute issues.
The Columbus Day centennial gathers broad support from the nation’s schools and leaders. The National Education Association and state superintendents promote a uniform program with school led activities on October 21, including flag salute, songs, recitations, and civic exercises.
The county seat’s turnout failed to match expectation as neighboring towns sent greetings to the eastern Obellows. AL J Apperson criticizes citizens for lack of leadership in public service while Minnville sees little support for any coordinated effort.
The Newberg fair suffered from heavy rain which marred two key days but still attracted visitors and showcased strong fruit, prune and grape displays. Livestock numbers were down yet included pure bred animals, with fruit and overall entertainment praised. armstrong reports the event extended to Saturday with a band contest drawing about a thousand attendees.
The Oregon State Horticultural Society seats its next quarterly session in Newberg on November 11 and 12. Secretary Sargent aims to publish the program soon as growers gather in the Willamette Valley to discuss pest control, legislation, and the spread of fruit pests from California.
The Oregon State Paricultural Society holds a two day meeting in Newberg Oregon on Tuesday and Wednesday. Attendees include Thomas Newlin president of Welcouge College and D M Nic Tegton of Portland with discussions on grape culture and related topics.
A dense notice lists topics and speakers in Oregon including Horticulture in Early Days and Influence of Flowers on the House with names like Mrs. Martin and F. A. Seufert. It urges teachers to prepare Columbus Day exercises and report back, while promoting exhibits for the Chicago exposition and Yamhill county. This is followed by a sales note for pocket maps of the western states and a call for agents.
Attorneys from abroad including Caples Hurley and Stat of Portland J J Daly and N 1 Matter of Dallas Frank J Jol ly Oregon City EOE Selph Tillameok J HM Flower Daston Neponter frequent the session. A long list of long carried cases shows progress this term per the Reporter. News notes state rains aid the state fair and hint at prospects for the Portland exposition.
Oregon's presence at the Portland Industrial Exposition opens September 21 and closes October 22 and is billed as the best Pacific Coast event. It features an American Band of Providence, art valued at $550,000, vast horticultural and agricultural displays, a large mineral exhibit, a thriving stock department, extensive electrical displays by Thomson Houston and Edison, government models of battleships, the Little World, and other novelties with reduced transportation rates.
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