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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1891
Page
2
Timetable listing Portland departures and arrivals for the North and South lines. Portland departures at 9 10 am and 4 40 pm with connections to Newberg arriving around 6 06 pm. Freight and passenger rates available from C B Prissell, agent, Newberg.
The Friday issue notes a Portland firm swindling buyers over a non existent town lot and reports on local crime sentencing. It criticizes Oregon officials, remarks on Eugene lighting progress and Dr Rowland's quarrel with Dr Lane. It ends with harvest prosperity and favorable state weather.
The Rural Northwest reports the Newberg fair held September 24 to 25 with large crowds and strong fruit displays. Exhibits featured fruits in natural condition, dried prunes and plums, vegetables, and well matured corn. The fair reflects rising fruit land values and the community’s proactive support for horticulture under Secretary BE W. Allen’s noted work.
A. Crane argues on orchard practice from Oregon conditions noting west facing slopes by the Willamette River yield peaches with good size and quality. He contrasts Oregon with California and eastern regions, urging local experimentation and adaptation to Basaltic soils and Pacific coast climate for reliable yearly fruiting.
A first person account of a morning salmon fishing expedition. Three men venture from a fishery into the bay using an eighty fathom net with cork floats and lead weights. They haul in twelve salmon ranging from twelve to forty pounds, describe gear, wind, and a stormy mouth of the inlet, and end with a hardy meal.
The third quarterly gathering of the State Horticultural Society will occur in Dallas Oregon on October 13 and 14 1801 by invitation of the Polk County Horticultural Society. Evening sessions feature remarks by M M Ellis mayor of Dallas Dr J R Cardwell president of the State Society and Prof J F Campbell with talks on agriculture and pruning.
A horticulturist warns that peach plums prune thinning varies by variety and that overbearing harms fruit size and flavor. He notes Italian prune self thinning is strenuous, Golden Drop needs careful pruning, and many trees bear biennially, urging managers to tailor care to each variety and avoid overgrowth.
A society note praises Mrs. S. Smith for offering the latest millinery booties and latent styles. The item emphasizes her prominence in city fashion circles and claims no contemporary rival exceeds her workshop.
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