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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1893
Page
2
Oregon state items report Salem and Eugene developments including a Chinese register bill, a steamboat stock aim, Indian reservation prosperity after allotment, and notable state fair records. Portland crime penalties, forest fire damage in Wisconsin, and a Cherokee strip land rush with heavy crowds and casualties are noted alongside local issues on licensing, sanitation, and weather.
Amid harsh winds and scarce supplies a loaf costs 560 cents per pound while smoked ham sells for 1.00 per pound. The text notes widespread hunger, with prices reflecting hardship and a grim view of lotteries and social schemes.
The Portland Industrial Exposition seeks fruit contributions for the Midwinter Fair in Portland and San Francisco. Prizes include 45.00 for best apple display and 5.00 to 6.00 for grape and apple variety excellence. fruits must be labeled with sender name and address for proper identification.
Entries for prizes will not be received after October 7. Choice fruit for exhibit may be taken at any time before October 20. Shipments to Portland Industrial Ex position, Portland Oregon, should be sent by express at no express charges to the shipper. Orchardists urged to give the matter attention.
The Rural World notes Oregon exhibits at the world’s fair push its fruit variety and climate advantages. It reports a weather crop bulletin posted on a blackboard, and warns against selling infested fruit from a wealthy orchardist, urging spraying care to avoid losses in commission houses and shipments.
The article discusses feeding for eggs, noting experiments with Light Brahmas and Leghorns showing daily egg production is possible year round with careful feeding. It cites poultrymen who report broody behavior linked to overfat hens and emphasizes pure blood stock and show winnings, plus a pest control note on San Jose scale in orchards and government guidance to avoid selling infested fruit.
George Owens recalls a chicken story about a hen setting on ten eggs in his orchard. She hatched 17 chickens, two of which were twins, in a curious farm anecdote.
At Camp Compson range last Saturday Captain Jones conducted experiments on blank cartridges used in the revent ham battle. A blank charge at ten inches tore a ragged hole through timber one inch thick, indicating significant penetrating effects.
Dr White and family settled in their new home at Feconil and River streets with the daughter returning to Tualatin for business. a fair premium of five dollars for the best general fruit must be grown by the exhibitor. Twin calves from Cleveland and Harrison will headline the fair. Yamhill county oats and wheat expected to win top premiums. Debtors asked to settle debts to Bo Mount. a 259 acre farm awaits inquiries north west of Newbery.
A promotional notice for Femina, a health and disease guide for women by a leading physician, stresses its value for mothers and guardians. It highlights home treatment directions, urges agents for The Femina Publishing Company in San Francisco, and promises liberal terms and opportunities.
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