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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1899
Page
2
The Newberg Graphic notes heavy newspaper counts in Paris with 2685 papers, 142 daily, reflecting broad press abundance. It mocks Democrats’ party shifts after Dewey’s talk, describing reactions of aging supporters and their confusion amid political upheaval.
The Dayton Journal debuts on the sea of Yambill journalism with support for two papers and favors the Herald as the pioneer. The first issue is a neat sheet and the Graphic signals it may stand or fail based on future success.
The North Yamhill Record proclaims Admiral Dewey has accepted the newspaper’s war policy and will act on it. The item ridicules possible disaster if the Record had not mapped out policy, and ends with a self congratulatory doxology.
The article discusses the public school question sparking discussion, a push to shorten study hours, and teachers’ nine months’ pay. It notes Forest Grove’s liquor issue, rising rents in Newberg, and imperialist debates contrasting Boers with U S history, urging a reality behind words.
A gentleman in East Tennessee asked for copies of the Graphic and descriptive materials about the country to inform potential relocation. The office notes many similar inquiries from people planning to come and locate here, and responds with papers and letters providing further information.
The Newberg Graphic argues local business men lag in advertising, despite wide readership and public announcements. It contends stronger ad support would boost both merchants and the paper, benefiting Newberg’s general welfare and business growth.
Prof Sweetser of Pacific University Forest Grove presents a lecture on toadstools to a sizable audience in the college chapel. He emphasizes the value of scientific study and community outreach, showing microscopic life, protoplasm, nucleus, and distinctions between plant and animal life with a stereopticon.
The report covers campus activities with new students Gordon Burrus Margaret Webb and Clifford Young, lectures by President Newlin in Salem and Rorseale, Rome stereo views, a farewell for Mr and Mrs Fox to Kansas, and a Masonic hall reception by Newberg Chapter 55. It notes library acquisitions and ongoing interest in forensic studies amid community notices and local society events.
A column cites Dr. King's New Life Pills and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for health claims amid La Grippe warnings. It also reports Capt Wyatt Harris’s son Duncan arriving home from Dewey's fleet, and Arthur Cooper's yellow fever illness in Tampa. Also includes a patient testimonial for One Minute Cough Cure.
Ruth Heston as administratrix of Gideon Fylleston deceased files final account for settlement in Yamhill County Oregon. The county court of Wamshitl County sets a November 7 hearing at 10:00 AM in McMinnville Court House for interested parties to appear, file written exceptions, and contest the account.
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