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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1898
Page
2
Oregon port news reports a bumper prune crop with double the volume of prior years. Favorable harvest weather and strong market after a long dispute with Alger. Newberg anticipates a robust autumn fair as conditions align for a traditional season.
The brief notes clear indicate good conditions for hop picking prune drying and harvest finishing as residents prepare for the upcoming Newberg fair with favorable weather aiding field work and events planning.
The article notes soup houses in Salem should see strong business in the latter part of the month as the state fair and an extra legislative session run concurrently.
Governor W. P. Lord issues a proclamation calling an extra session of the Oregon legislature to meet September 26 due to matters of vital importance to the people of the state. The preamble states the convening is required in a special session.
New York Times notes eastern papers mock a Chicago Tribune staffer for a line about a train and silence. Pacific Farmer reports A D Hale buying Peoples Press of Albany to auction stock and farm property. Indiana and Illinois statistics on bachelors and spinsters accompany McKinley and bankruptcy law reforms with detailed procedures and creditor rules.
The piece argues that 200000 men are called to duty with no doubt and must be held to impartial justice. It stresses specific charges, not sensationalism, and promises punishment for incompetence, citing Gen Shafter and water cuts at Manila as examples of American discipline versus Spanish failures.
The Board of Equalization of Yambil County Oregon will meet at the County Clerk’s office starting Monday September 26 1898 and continue daily through Saturday October 8 1898 to inspect the assessment roll and correct valuation and descriptions All interested persons must appear and show cause why their property should not be corrected Dated September 4 1898 E J Woon County Assessor Yambill County
The piece discusses the future financial burden after peace, noting garrison maintenance as a necessary consequence. It analyzes probable actual war expenses and garrison costs through June 30, 1800, and contemplates whether the Philippines will stay under U S control, tying it to garrison duties and naval service charges.
The analysis estimates direct war expenditures rising from 91 million by July end to 116 million by August end with a further 45 million over September and October. Garrison needs in Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines total about 75 thousand, with the regular army expanding to 61 thousand and overall costs likely around 250 to 281 million by mid-1899.
A letter from Klutina River Aug 11 1895 describes a harsh Alaska gold seeking season. 500 men camp along Copper River area with many abandoning outfits as supply routes fail. Bear attacks injure a man. one raft capsizes. several drownings presumed. Mosquitoes described as deadly and pervasive. The writer notes health mostly good except boils and comments on Indians and climate.
A persuasive paragraph extols humor and health, arguing a healthy stomach and digestion improve mood, character, and nerves. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as the best remedy for weak stomach, liver issues, and nervous disorders, citing a patient testimonial from Bay, Nebraska.
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