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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1902
Page
2
A Coloredo scientist suggests fallen meteors spark forest fires across Western Oregon. The theory links meteoric debris to widespread wildfires, seen as a factor in regional disaster risk.
The editor pledges to make the Beaver ton paper a home paper and urges readers to improve the village’s appearance by planting more shade trees, a practical and timely call to beautify the town.
The politics storm follows Speaker Henderson as he declines renomination. The veteran congressman, long prominent, risks defeat rather than graceful retirement amid party pressure and public scrutiny. The piece hints at the strain of his career and ongoing partisan tensions.
The Gale family representatives propose a Smith reunion to be coordinated with the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition. They note 14 million Smiths exist worldwide and may visit the fair, though exact attendance is undetermined.
A fragment comments on last week in a county, noting punishment administered in a manner reflecting a backward state of society rather than modern civilization. The writer suggests the event will be used by Southern fire eaters to counter a quoted proverb about removing a beam from one’s own eye.
The Spritghheld Republican notes President Roosevelt speaks plainly and with unguarded language. It argues his colloquialisms surprise some but win broad trust, recalling how George Washington would endure such phrases and still be beloved by the people.
The New York Law notes the first ten amendments took 26 months, the eleventh 40, the twelfth 9, the thirteenth 10, the fourteenth 2, the fifteenth 12, averaging about 20 months and 6 days. It cites March 1 1905 as the adoption date for the sixteenth, and reports a dispute between Dr Garnault of Paris and Prof Koch of Berlin over whether tuberculosis can pass from animals to humans with a Pasteur Institute refuting the claim.
Local items describe D P Mitchell building a barn on north Meridian, Mrs Johns advertising fall millinery, T H Gardner and daughters visiting Portland, and various residents making trips or plans. Stray Jersey cow reported near Newberg, a serious foot injury from a train incident near McMionville, and an October 10 medal contest at Craters hall are noted. Talks on town water supply, fire seasons, and farm news fill out the page with political and social updates.
Harry Gardner rents a street property from Henry and plans winter occupancy with sister Miss Mabel. Moore & Co. offer tablets on sale with a large sample line and ten cent tablets at five cents. Oscar Allen notes fruit quality despite shorter crop and a 60 percent price rise, aiding shortage balance. Local train riders alight near the public school while a new depot building is discussed.
A woman distraught by a house fire wandered the ruins with a piglet wrapped in her apron. After the war, friends coaxed her to reveal the object, a six week old pig. She believed saving the pig justified her actions, a tale told by a trusted neighbor.
A sensational ad proclaims fifty renovated organs available with tiny down payments and monthly notes. Buyers may return the instrument after two years for credit, while a list of organ brands and prices targets bargain hunters. Also advertised are land parcels near Newberg and Bucklen's Arnica Salve offered by F H Caldwell Co.
A survey of farm goods announces sale items at the old Wyman place north of Newberg including buggies wagons and agricultural implements among many other items. Proceeds to be added to the estate of Rf Hiteheo.
A tale from Leesville Indiana describes W. H. Brown enduring asthma pains 18 miles for Dr. King s New Discovery. The text promotes cures for consumption and bronchitis with guaranteed bottles sold at F H Caldwell Co. Notes urge debtors of H J Littlefield to settle with Macors Lerrership administratrix.
A brief item notes a work inquiry tied to Abebalem Brook at the farm in Wareow. Details describe a labor arrangement and local investigation into available labor on the agricultural site.
Reverend C J Badlong of Ashway Rhode Island writes that Electric Bitters cured his jaundice and long standing liver troubles. The note claims the medicine heals liver kidney and stomach issues with guaranteed satisfaction from F H Caldwell & Co.
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