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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1900
Page
5
The piece critiques Emperor William II for public vanity and hypocritical piety. It cites his China deployment and war orders as proof of a drastic shift in character, then questions how a level headed German can take such a ruler seriously.
The New York World reports the 1899 official Philippine trade figures totaling 1 256 091 dollars with hemp and raw sugar near eight million each, only a tenth to the United States. China leads in exports to 6 910 498 dollars, United States 4 040 255, England 3 701 863, Japan 1 983 596, Spain 1 170 231. The article notes the cost of occupation and war far exceeds yearly commerce.
The official United States census tally will not be available to the public until after December 1. In New York, Bryan will perform 41x ereeches following October 1. In 1896 the state was permitted to proceed by default.
A bizarre incident in Ohio left a man with a scorch mark resembling a tree on his body after a lightning strike. The remark shifts to a grim note on royal danger with reference to King Humbert’s assassination and the saying Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.
A report alleges Chinese Christians who fled or recanted to save their lives were restrained and compelled to crawl toward temple idols. The accounts describe harsh coercion and ritual pressure within the religious setting.
The Portland Telegram quips that most preachers are away on annual vacations while noting that the devil keeps busy year round, summer or winter. The remark reflects a humorous editorial stance on religious figures and ongoing vice.
A Tacoma man released sixty two ducks into his garden to eat cutworms. The ducks enjoyed the worms for a day, but by next morning thirty seven lay dead, creating a grim scene as tails wagged in distress.
In an era of swift action, few men stay in the public eye. The living ex presidents Cleveland and Harrison are shelved, while Dewey Kipling and Lord Roberts have lost global attention.
The New York Journal cites Andrew Carnegie stating that his personal wealth from his steel works surpasses the total earnings of all workers employed by him.
An old promotional letter extols Dr. R V Pierce's Favorite Prescription Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets for women chronic disorders. It cites a testimonial from Mrs Lenacud of Claremore Cherokee Nation praising relief from back pain and headaches after four months. The text invites readers to mail for a bound edition using stamps.
August 1 1900 Goshen items note Henry G Keeney of Jasper in town with Mrs A A Keeney of Spokane visiting relatives. J E Alexander family suffered fire loss prompting a Saturday August 4 benefit social. Edmonsons and Stewarts prepare for Middle Fork prospecting trip. Local crops reported very full and Roy Howard of Dexter cites Lake Atlin Alaska profits. Dr C H Y Atwood of Eugene visits. Ernest Mathews ill. teachers and students busied with fall term preparations.
Real estate transfers include RP Jobet ux to C Uo miller et ux for 100 acres in 18465 w and Cheshire lot transfers. Mining location notes Lucky Strike claim in Bohemia district attributed to J D Dammop and A D Berger. Marriage license issued to James M Holland and Vevie A Helton. Court House items mention mortgage release and related entries.
Miss Kate E Kaufman, an artist and writer from Chicago, will sail from San Francisco to Hong Kong to join Bishop Moore and his daughter, then travel to Foo Chow. She will teach at the mission school there despite fears of unrest in China, hoping for calm in Foo Chow as Shanghai nears the upheaval near Pekin.
Sodaville News reports Aug 1 residents at Eugene and Pleasant Hill on visits and trips. Mentions MreS Handsaker returning home, W L Bristow traveling on business, Uncle Sam in charge of the store, Miss M Masterson in Eugene enjoying hot weather, Mesdames Hopkins and Winters lodging well, W McGuire of Eugene making a special trip, and local concerns about thistles and roaming cows in the town.
The Philadelphia Press reports a New York physician claims a successful snake bite serum test. The note ridicules the timing and suggests the familiar ground ground remedy remains preferred by fishermen and campers.
An ad claims a monster devil fish of constipation attacks organs nerves and brain and promises a safe cure with Dr King’s New Life Pills. It touts benefits for stomach liver kidneys and bowels and lists a 25 cent price at WoL DeLano’s drug store.
Prices from local market show Butter 25 to 5e per pound Wool 16 cents Poultry 3 50 to 4 50 per dozen Dried prunes 3 to 4 cents Flour 50 cents per pound Tea 3 cents Potatoes 75 cents per 100 pounds Eggs 16 cents Wheat 46 to 50 cents Hops 5 cents per unit Key items include dairy poultry produce grains and staples with wide penny to cent ranges reflecting volatile early 20th century prices.
T N Segar plans to buy green Italian prunes and Bartlett pears for his Eastern house at prices from 12 to 15 dollars per ton. A local paper notes a sensational case of a buried young woman in an Iowa town who was exhumed unharmed after three days, blamed on witching hypnostists. A remedy named Geen Chember claims a cure for digestive and related ailments, sold by WL D Leno.
In Jashon City on August 2 fires struck twice. Sparks from a locomotive ignited a field southeast of town owned by J P Millorn and rented by Fd Baily, threatening threshing gear. Early morning fire destroyed the residence of L Lebar just north of town with total loss of contents and only about 20 dollars saved. the house carried 500 dollars in insurance. Also reported is the marriage of BS Harris and Hattie A Speer at the bride's mother's home in Dallas yesterday at 12:20 pm, with only immediate relatives present.
A passerby spotted a smoking cigar stump on Albany's steel bridge last Sunday and alerted Chief Coates. He located a small blaze and extinguished it before damage occurred, likely saving the bridge. Citizens urged caution with fire as tinder dry.
North Yakima on August 2 reports hop growers are buoyed by news of a New York hop crop about 25 percent short this year. Analysts estimate a U.S. shortfall near 40,000 bales. In the Yakima district the crop may drop by about 1,000 bales from last year due to reduced acreage and less careful cultivation.
The 12 year old son of John Thomson was struck in the right hand by a shotgun charge while out hunting yesterday morning. The gun discharged as it went off unintentionally, injuring the hand and lacerating the wrist. Dr Brown of this city attended the boy and believes the member may be saved.
North Side crops show only half a crop potential with merchantable wheat limited to storage. W H Baker sent the first wheat shipment to Portland. In Lane county Oregon new data cover obituary and farm yields with Vitus & Sons near McKenzie river reporting yields of 8 to 17 bushels per acre across several plots.
50 Cents Aerosep offered J M Kitchen Toreday presented to W Sanders of this etho 1800 bushels from last year to the Irving warehouse at 50 cents per bushel. Mr Sanders refused the offer.
Mrs Mary A Clark of Wilmington Vermont reports that Hood's Sarsaparilla cured her husband’s long dyspepsia and headaches after temporary relief from other remedies. The advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cleanses impure blood and enriches health, labeling it America’s Greatest Medicine and promising reliable results with two bottles.
London observers report in the Commons on a supplemental war loan of 5.5 million pounds. Sir William Vernon Harcourt argues costs may top eighty million, against sixty million. Lord Rosebery urges peace while Salisbury and Rosebery debate empire expansion and domestic reforms. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach promises a detailed financial return.
Chriss and Beo Rash report a bonanza at the Double Eagle near the Lucky Queen mine. A decomposed seam with quartz on both sides runs one to two inches wide at discovery and widens with depth. The seam yields ten to fifteen dollars per pan, quartz carries about zero to the ton in gold. The Lucky Queen area is rich with several promising mines nearby.
J H Homits returns from the Lucky Boy Mine reporting the water pipe laid for the new plant and nearly all ten stamps expected to be hammering by Saturday night. The Eugene Mill Cowee pays 45 cents per bushel for wheat today.
In dry season, campers warned to control camp fires amid widespread drought. The Maushfield Sun notes David Melnotoeh reports cutworms reducing his meadow yield and milk output by half, cutting creamery receipts by $100 monthly. Several Coos River farmers report similar milk declines, blamed on flax fly harassment of grazing cattle.
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