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Newspaper
Roseburg Plaindealer
Location
Roseburg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1903
Page
4
Farmers intensify study of science and business, joining Farmers' Institutes to learn how to blend brains with muscle. The article argues agriculture is both a business and an industry, requiring inquiry, collaboration, and the use of science to boost output.
A report warns that Australia plans deportation within three years of all Polynesians, even those with property or families born there. The policy is part of a broader drive to restrict labor to whites, affecting immigration and commercial crews and provoking opposition from the Presbyterian General Assembly of New South Wales.
The Kiowa Indian Baptist association in Oklahoma adopts a resolution barring whites from all meetings. Missionaries cite Indian timidity in religious exercises around whites as the cause. Lane Woll, lead minister who sued to block Kiowa reservation settlement, presides at the convention.
The article argues farmers can boost profits by using thoroughbred dairy sires atop scrub herds. It emphasizes selecting sires with strong milking lineage, evaluating ancestors, and rotating bulls to steadily improve milk capacity across generations.
Physicians in charge at the incubation plant report saving a six month old infant weighing just over two pounds. The frail baby was placed in an incubator last Thursday in a dying condition and revived quickly after placement. The infant’s identity remains undisclosed though the parents are described as wealthy Manhattan citizens.
A Kansas example highlights alfalfa value through lease clauses. Wm Scully, owning 40 000 acres in Marion County Indiana, requires renters to plant at least 20 percent alfalfa to secure rent. Beally of New York also favors a cash rent with a never failing money crop.
A Mt. Carroll family suffered bereavement after a child died during the mother’s insistence on Christian Science treatment. The husband, a telegraph operator, left work to care for the child while the mother rejected medicine. The mother’s insanity followed, and she was placed in an asylum. The pastor condemned Christian Science in a sermon later published, calling the movement an American Juggernaut.
Officials of the interior department report greater self reliance among Indians. Formerly dependent on government rations, many now work and pay their own way. If no local work exists they seek jobs elsewhere, including railroads and roadwork, showing a willingness to support themselves. The commissioner notes ration aid treaties expiring and some reservations refusing rations.
News of a planned New York City bank that would surpass the Bank of England and all major world financial institutions in size. Government approval of capitalization and national banking status is sought, with a proposed capitalization of 100 million dollars equal to the U S gold reserve.
Edinburgh reports definite plans for a Firth of Forth to Clyde ship canal to be submitted for Parliamentary powers in November. A London-financier syndicate will fund the project, estimated at 50 million dollars, promising a channel for any vessel along its length.
Dr Oliver Wendell Holmes lauds osteopathy as a life enhancing treatment. He condemns internal medicine’s methods while praising stimulation of nerves and anatomical adjustments to restore health. Mrs Joseph Benson Foraker credits Dr Still with humanitarian impact. Chronic diseases respond to osteopathic care, with quicker recovery in acute cases.
Oakland artisans vote ten dollars for relief of sufferers. Miss Anna Smith and Miss Loloray finish teaching near Iilendale and return home. Bert Pinkington, State Agricultural College pharmacist at Corvallis, visits relatives and works on county bridge for exercise. Gladys Mackey struck by locomotive in Noseburg. escapes with minor injuries. Louis Stadtdacher sells farm at River Hill to A. M. Berry, a Bates County newcomer. James Bunch family visiting Frank Bettman. Prof and Mrs A H Musky arrive from Coquille City to Salem for medical care for a sick child. The child is bright and healthy, improving. Mr S J Nelson and daughter Maud Mickel and Clifford Nelson from Spokane visiting Mrs Pauline Young. Prof Cochran returns from Portland. escorts cattle into the city while dressed as a cowboy, a display of his character.
Congressional callers report renewed assurances from the President that Congress will be called to an extra session in November. Republican leaders plan to let Democrats discuss tariff reciprocity and related issues while restricting time after it begins. The policy aims to keep tariff proposals from becoming a top campaign issue through the session’s end.
Senators and representatives regret a one month vacation cut but hope the extra pension will yield results. The resident shares this hope as future developments and Democratic position loom.
The Plaindealer highlights two global flashpoints drawing strained international scrutiny. Servia becomes the immediate danger area while Manchuria also holds key attention as powers ponder responses to Russian influence and rising conflict.
A Wallaces Farmer note says a mixture of clover and timothy hay suits work horses best while pure clover is unsuitable for driving horses. Feeding clover hay in large winter rations to stabled horses then exercised vigorously can cause azoturia a dangerous kidney condition if not managed carefully.
Police raided the headquarters of Macedonian revolutionists at Khostendil. A quantity of dynamite exploded, killing six and injuring several. Captain J A Dalton, convicted in February of fraudulent use of the mail and lottery scheme, was arrested again on the same charges. he has been at liberty on $10 000 bonds while the case awaits appeal to the U S Supreme Court.
Advertising rates listed for the Sunday Plaindealer include display ads under four inches at first issue price and higher per inch for subsequent issues, local business notices by line, display and cheap notice columns, and per word charges. Circulation is 2250 copies for the Sunday edition, with price set excluding printing fees. twice weekly Plaindealer priced at $1 per year.
The Southern Pacific Company offers greatly reduced round trip tickets to seaside resorts along its lines and with the Corvallis and Eastern to Detroit and Yaquina Bay. Three day Yaquina Bay passes depart Saturdays, return Mondays. Baggage checked to Newport. Newport adds a year kindergarten run by a Chicago teacher. An illustrated Yaquina Bay resorts booklet is available from agents or W B Coman Portland or Edwin Stone Albany.
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