25 Sep 1891
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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1891
Page
1
Readable fragments mention claims and local notices across multiple places and firms. The garbled text references names including BICKFORD and BNEYS and suggests a public or land related notice with dates and claims.
Heading notices will be inserted at ten cents per line and advertising rates collected monthly for the Newberg Graphic.
Local churches list regular services for Presbyterian Friends Evangelical and Baptist congregations. Presbyterian and Friends hold Sunday morning and evening worship with Sabbath school. Evangelical meets first and third Sundays and second and fourth Sundays, with Sabbath school each week. Baptist specifies service on first and third Sabbaths and weekly Sabbath school. monthly and quarterly meetings noted for certain groups.
G M C A devotional services every Sunday evening inviting young men to attend. C F Sessions held Saturday evening over Moore’s Shrug store. W C T O business meeting on the second Saturday each month. T L Sessions held first and third Thursday evening monthly. L P S U O Meeting held the third Saturday afternoon each month.
Train schedule details for the East and South to Southern Pacific via the Sishasta line. Lists departure and arrival times from Portland and connections to Roseburg Medford Salem and Corvallis with through tickets and sleeping cars. Mentions Grand Central station and Portland Willamette Valley depot and ferries to Sellwood Milwaukie.
The Wichita Eagle notes the tiniest city deposit yet recorded when Postmaster Jewett placed one cent into a Comanche county postmasters special account at the Wichita National Bank. The sequence of official steps follows, ending with a triplicate receipt to the postmaster general and treasurer. A French magic mirror uses a platinum film on glass to act as a two way reflector. Sunol horse bought for 941,000 by Robert Bonner from Governor Stanford. Sunol and Mand made high prices in 2104 2108 records. The Hawaiian population stands at about 40,000, down by half since the century began.
Across the Pacific coast multiple items report a massive blaze on Mount Shasta south of Sisson threatening timber lands. Firefighters and crews mobilize as timber stands and infrastructure face heavy losses.
The report notes twenty one Sisters of Charity licensed to teach in Texas public schools and cites universities admitting women under certain conditions. It highlights Britain and Ireland, Spain salary arrears, and Bavaria illiteracy rates. It mentions Queen's College Belfast, University of London exams, and Stockholm's winter baths in schools with mixed reception.
Secretary Foster bans continuation bonds at 2 percent after September 30. U S Treasury circulates about free or registered mail distribution of new half dollars and dimes. Sugar imports from any country may enter free up to 130 color. Itata libel suit likely to proceed with possible postponement. Daniel Ruggles of Fredericksburg va claimed rain producing process patent with government support and potential sale to national syndicate. Seventeen western states prone to drought could pay handsomely for use of the invention.
A mound with skeletons of prehistoric warriors was uncovered on a Farm near Carthage Illinois. The remains lie in varied poses and are believed to be battle dead. Other notes mention a planned Chicago World’s Fair overhaul and high costs, smuggling, and various regional updates.
A collage of 19th century figures and events spans Gladstone's respect for royalty, Queen Victoria's crochet, Simon's views on tobacco and alcohol, and plans by James N. Pidcock of White House New Jersey to market over 10,000 peach baskets. Also noted are the ex Emperor of Brazil at Vichy for heart treatment, Confederate officers in Washington war records, Bismarck's neuralgia and memoirs, US Consul McCreery from Michigan, Senator Proctor's early career, Susannah Annesley Wesley, Eliot Shepard on Chicago Sundays, and William Walter Phelps in Germany with pork debate optimism.
Crime roundup describes a Missouri Kansas Texas train robbery near Leliaetta worth 2500 dollars and multiple other cases including a San Francisco inmate near death from paralysis and a Keasley Jordan feud in Salvisa Kentucky amid arming and threats.
A digest of international items noting Theosophy's spread in London, German police dissolving Halle's Workingmen Union, naval and industrial plans, royal health rumors, Balkan affairs, and scientific ventures. It cites Balmaceda supporters facing confiscation, Prince Ferdinand buying Krupp cannon, and growing unrest in Russia amid crop failures.
Portland market summary notes a late fall arrival with strong wholesale trading. Prunes arrive cheap as peaches and grapes meet demand, butter and poultry prices firm, wheat prices higher on Liverpool cues, and various produce quotes listed for fruit vegetables and nuts by source.
Readable items show prices for coffee, sugar, dried fruits, canned goods, produce, fish, and meats. Notable entries include Mocha 30c, Java 25c, granulated sugar 57c, California figs 7c per pound, peaches 1.80 to 2.00 per box, sardines 75c, deviled ham 1.55 to 2.65 per dozen, and barrel and keg pricing for various liquids.
The record shows detailed asks and quotes for Brer-Live and Murrow-Live meats, hides, pelts, tallow, and wool. Prices are given per pound with ranges for different weights and grades and notes on regional sources such as Willamette Valley and Eastern Oregon. The list includes bacon varieties, dry hides, wool types, and horse meat with nominal rates.
Fragmented publication excerpt shows stray phrases about cigars and drawing, plus misquoted lines. The text blends a Detroit prep press blend with a Pittsburg bulletin style note, offering no clear event or identified persons.
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