Water Works Debate Sparks Local Discussion
Davyron discusses the water works question while Newberg Graphic notes regional issues. Oregon Press Association plans its eighth annual session in Pendleton on October 2 at 2 pm.
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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1894
Page
2
Davyron discusses the water works question while Newberg Graphic notes regional issues. Oregon Press Association plans its eighth annual session in Pendleton on October 2 at 2 pm.
Win Allen develops a multi tray evaporator car for fruit drying. Eight shelves load eight trays of prunes, yielding uniform, nearly indistinguishable results across each tray. Early tests suggest a significant efficiency gain over old methods and potential demand from the evaporating industry. The Gervais Star criticizes Oregon railroad commissioners amid election talk and incumbent worries.
The Oregon City Enterprise mocks certain officials as useless and urges lawmakers to prove their backbone by addressing manual labor issues. The piece targets Eddy Macram Compson and Clerk Baker, suggesting they would prefer junketing to work and urging action for the people.
A new electric disinfection method by electrolysis tested in Brewster New York disinfects sewage instantly and produces ozone rich drainage. The apparatus costs under 5000 dollars, treats 2000 to 3000 gallon tanks, and could purify water supplies dairies and meat shops.
Circuit court sits in McMinnville under Judges Burnett and Hewitt. Burnett handles jury trials while Hewitt handles nonjury matters. Jurors include Holman Fairlawn Hoover Baker Greek Bailey Dundee Woodward Newberg Newman North Yamhill Lownsdale Lafayette Martin Bellevue Allison Dayton Crawford Sheridan Potter Sheridan Bewley Sheridan Hobson Newberg Harris Bellevue Kirby Bellevue Reed Darton Sitton Carlton Richardson North Yamhill Todd North Yamhill Davis West Chehalem Withycombe Checowen Eason McMinnville Davis Fairlawn Baker Creek Also excused were Hobson Woodward Harris and one other. Gram jury panel includes Martin Sitton Baker Withycombe Chandler Newman Apperson as foreman. Docket heavy but most suits for money.
A damaged OCR fragment presents playful and incoherent lines resembling a Riley style pastiche. The text references musical rhythm and rustic imagery, with stray phrases about pockets, knives, marbles, and a childlike scene. The fragment ends by naming James Whitcomb Riley.
A garbled OCR fragment shows incomplete dialogue about a person named Josiah, a freeman, and references to work, learning, and a new world. The text is highly unclear with many misspellings and stray phrases, limiting concrete facts.
The Eleventh Annual Newberg Fair faced poor weather with rain that began Tuesday, limiting exhibits. Highlights included fine vegetable displays, poultry and livestock shows, and notable booths by Holt Co. and Newberg Packing Co. Attendance and speeches by President Newlin drew interest despite gusty wind.
Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder receives the World’s Fair highest award reflecting its premium quality and long standing market presence. The recognition underscores its branding as a leading baking powder in national markets.
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