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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1901
Page
5
War department officials cite Filipino casualties as a point in discussing colonial holdings. The writer questions the cost of defending a flag and home for distant subjects, noting the Philippines’ tenuous title after Spanish rule and Dewey’s actions.
A British agent planning horse sales for South Africa says he will raise 2500 dollars in Oregon. The horses would be moved from Oregon to malarial Mississippi districts to test survivability. About 20 percent are expected to die, with survivors then tested for sea travel viability before facing combat return to the field.
Judge Kincaid reports the county court will try to stop further cutting of the river bank above Judkina Point by placing large piles of stone along the bank. The measure may curb erosion, yet the opposing river bar grows each winter, potentially risking the dirt and gravel road as another winter passes if rock does not hold.
A New York magnate plans a one million dollar residence featuring exclusive interior decorations and furnishings. The project promises temporary employment for numerous laborers during construction and requires ongoing staff for maintenance, highlighting substantial expenditures and potential disputes over rights.
President McKinley assigns George Celvig of Josephine county to the Barranquilla Colombia consulate. The city lies on the north coast of South America near the isthmus. Celvig will likely face mosquitoes heat and fever while earning an annual salary around two thousand dollars.
The Pacifico Farmer notes fruit trees now fetch ten to fifteen cents after hard times when prices were three to four cents. Burserymen prosper as demand exceeds supply, especially for Italian prunes.
Hop factors foresee a softer fall hop price due to increased Northwest acreage but remain eager to secure contracts at eleven cents.
A daily report on trust formation notes no workingman's trust yet. The remark highlights that workers, not organizers, will bear the costs and face consequences of these arrangements.
The Boers have evacuated Petersburg their second capital. They should carry their capital with them.
The telegraph notes the presence of the Russian Mediterranean squadron officers at Nice and hints at whether their conduct will be agreeable. The item frames maritime diplomacy with a wry, sardonic tone.
Medical advertisement asserts stomach disease causes general weakness and outlines cures from Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and related products. Testimonial from Mrs. Bettie Askew of North Carolina credits recovery to the remedies. Offers medical adviser book free by mail with stamps.
The notice lists April 12 1901 market prices for butter flour oats and eggs with amounts per roll sack and 100 pounds and notes Eugene Oregon post office pending mail from April 11 1901 for Drew Mra Ellen Purves Chas Maker N E Everett Geo U Flushman Hartley J C Hoberts Hake Smith Mre Maggie Roott JC Thornton JV White John. A one cent postage fee applies for letters and callers are asked to state when advertised.
Dexter merchant Win Williams arrives with a heavy load of merchandises. The post office will move to Mr. Harper's residence. Prof Carl Boughman uses the rod at the schoolhouse. Sunday school reorganizing discussed. Briggs visiting Marcela. Geo Guiley praised as a pioneer. Aleck McKenzie travels from Pleasant Hill to Dexter for school. Louie Morgan and family relocate to Winberry. Kissenger and Warner from Fall Creek, with Michigan men seeking timber claims.
This excerpt warns against catarrh ointments containing mercury as dangerous to health and time sense. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from FJ Cheney & Co of Toledo as mercury free and taken internally, with testimonials available and priced at 75 cents per bottle.
One of the best small farms in Lane county for sale in Pleasant Hill preelect two miles from post office and store five miles from railroad depot. One hundred and five acres plow land Anal branch one year running water good house barn and outbuildings good orchard and plenty of small fruit Address or enquire of undersigned owner J R Beciana Eugene Or
For Sale. One Wood's mower seed wheat two Oliver Chilled plows two wagotie one set blacksmith tools one steel harrow one wood harrow several sets of harness five Poland China hogs nine head of horses weighing 1200 to 1500 pounds one cook stove one half interest in threshing outfit two buggies two milch cows and other items too numerous to mention.
April 6 1901 Mohawk items report Jobn Hansberry on sic list Free Methodists hold meeting at Parson Coerk school house hop prospects good for hops crop schools begin at McCowan and Stafford with teachers Miss Maud Kerns and Miss Sergeant rain slows farming Wheat looks poor most locals expect failure Parson Creek school opens with teacher Miss Heatt Wendling Manile tech growing at Wendling Walter Thompson injures toe at Booth Kelly lumber camp Several Mohawk Woodmen hear Prof Veakie in Eugene SP installs a Denna flag near McCowan school house Vacationers include Misses Margaret Stuart Grace Hammitt Claud Hammitt Join Hill Myrtle Suart Kend district school term well received at McCowan with decorations and Miles Sergeant praised
An old advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the sole remedy for blood impurities and general health. It cites Charner Bover of Glens Falls New York reporting relief from headaches and faint trouble after using the product, claiming it cures over a million cases.
The land belonging to the estate of A J Keeney, deceased, comprises 575 acres of prime farm and pasture land with improvements near Goshen and six miles southeast of Jucene. It is offered for sale on very reasonable terms. Contact J B Keeney on the farm or administrators A J M and B F Keeney at Jasper Oregon.
Farm and ranch land across Coast Fork from Goshen near Cloverdale available for rent. About 150 acres of plow land suitable for farming and stock raising. Historical cattle data noted. 255 head wintered previously with minimal hay and 150 head recent season on range only. Inquire owner Jas Ellars, Eugene Oregon.
Wanted notices offer horses cattle poultry eggs flour and feed to Warnock at Corner Std and Pearl streets opposite court house. W J Warnock promises best cash prices and fair treatment to suppliers in a historical local ad.
Oliver Plow Agents F L Chambers lists 191 agents including Wheeler Scott in Cottage Grove F Hurlburt in Junction City A Bond Bon Irving Hazelton Kroe Creswell P L Bristow Pleasant Hill Genuine Oliver extras available only at these locations Sulkey plow offered at 80 per unit Hemlock bark wanted 500 cords sought at ten dollars per cord Enquiries at W W Haines & Co.
80 acre tract in Noti valley 15 miles west of Eugene partly improved with good spring water and timber. Near school and road. Cash price 275 dollars or 25 dollars monthly. Address H F Langoneau Klows oO.
Prize-winning White Langshane with White Wyandottes earned 1st premiums from Portland Salem and Albany. Located at Kirkland River road Eugene. Also a lantern sale 45 cents. Flax seed carload ready for farmers at BC Sarre Boan. In Eugene on April 10 1901 Prof and Mr F S Dunn welcomed a son weighing nine pounds.
Trade offer for body for wood scraps and coarse materials. Piano or organ available for exchange. Contact FA Franklin at Seventh Street for details.
Fragmentary OCR notes praise Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a sales claim that all druggists refund money if not cured. The snippet mentions a BE W Grove signature and a repeated price tag, but details are unclear.
Noti Valley dairy cows listed for sale. Real estate dealer E J Frasier reported two farm sales totaling 11400 dollars. Weaver and Easton farms 342 acres west of Eugene and Haskel place nearby, plus 540 acre Knight place near Bourne. Frasier notes 30 day sales totaling 4550 dollars and promises itemised records soon. Oregon farming notes cover hops crop figures and seed stock ads.
Guidance on using Scott emulsion of cod liver oil for two, noting nourishment for two requires interior strength and balance. It contrasts luxury and overwork, suggesting a middle path and asks readers to consider trying Scott products from New York sources.
Fragmentary line references a possil judge and a derogatory term. No clear event or identifiable names. Unable to determine actionable facts or context from the snippet.
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