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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1896
Page
2
The item lists varied local chatter from Newberg Oregon including weather, a divorce note, Willamette gravel road work, politics, and bridge costs. It mentions Oregon electors and a speaker candidacy for George W. Riddle, plus discussion of gravel roads and an ambitious kite photography claim from the era.
The piece argues that free and unlimited coinage would not let the government buy silver, instead it would only coin bullion presented by owners. It would remove the pledge to maintain parity and leave new dollars worth only the silver in them, undermining the current silver currency advantage. Also included is a humorous columnist portrait of “Clobe- Democrat” and notes on hair color stereotypes.
In his annual address General I N Walker reports Grand Army of the Republic total membership at 885,406 with 940,610 in good standing and 42,511 on the suspended list for non payment of dues. The year shows a loss of 11,406 members mainly due to 7,923 deaths and a significant business depression, yet finances are in good condition with reduced expenses.
The press provides a brief glossary explaining terms used in the campaign debate. Prow Coinage covers minting silver bullion at no charge. Sixteen to One describes the gold sil ver exchange ratio. Sound Money means currency exchangeable at par with gold. The Gold Standard is the worldwide value basis for currency. A Fifty-cent Dollar notes a depreciated silver value kept at parity with gold.
Advice on how hair color predicts character and marriage prospects. The text claims men with fine light hair are smart conceited and likely to be cross if they delay marriage. It suggests women should scrutinize a suitor's hair to gauge life disposition, noting various hair shades and tendencies toward selfishness.
Real estate transfers listed from Yamhill County Abstract Company McMinnville Oregon include Charles Douglas and wife warranty deed Amelia Klein slunat w fw 4 see 220567 w 81000 00 ME Kendrick Wallace and others warranty deeds for several lots and tracts in Whiteaker and McMinnville with various buyers and parcels among names like F P Wallace WJ Morgan W Wilson AJ Bakers and Rosa A Phillips. The notice continues with multiple deeds, acres and payments, plus unrelated miscellany and humor found in the paper.
Lafayette mirrors Yamhill county towns by hauling gravel from the Willamette River for street work. Main street is turned over to the county as a county road. A. P. Macy family moved into James Laxter property near the school house. Elder Frank Powell, staying with J. Hibbert, discharged a breech gun when thumb slipped releasing the hammer, the charge entering the woodshed wall without damage.
A note explains bronchitis as an inflammation of wind tubes with symptoms like coughing sore throat hoarseness and breathing difficulty. It claims many deaths from the disease and promotes Wilbur's Cough Care priced 50 cents sold by druggists. A Nebraska family traveled overland to Corvallis highlighting the arduous journey in the rail era.
An eclectic ad roundup highlights De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve praised as a pile cure and healer for burns scalds and skin ailments. Other notices tout DeWitt's Colic and Cholera Cure and Little Early Risers, along with health tips on beef nourishment eggs for liver and digestion and a camera shop offer.
An ad claims a new elegant plated hook spoon by Mie A Price station St Louis MO. It promises a free sample for ten stamps and urges recipients to share with friends, asserting the spoon will replace traditional spoons with a back hook for cooking dishes.
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