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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1900
Page
8
A brief note indicates limited stock availability for items described as bets. The message implies urgency to act before supplies are depleted. Entities and specifics are minimal due to fragmented text.
A collage of notices covers stolen horse claims, porch telephones, river levels, wheat quotes, twine shipments, and moving plans. It notes orange county and Forest Grove farmers shipping lay to Manila, a Missourian moving to Washington, and a new submobile in Umatilla. Smallpox decline, ship arrivals, and mower sales pepper the periodical slice.
The war department reports growing unease for foreigners in Pekin as Li Hung Chang offers to escort ministers to Tein sin if allied forces halt. Secretary Hay demands direct communication with Ambassador Conger before any concession. About 20,000 allied troops with 170 guns push toward Pekin, aiming to arrive by August 12.
Four Marinette cruisers G W Holmes Hugh McMillan James Fitzpatrick and Charles Bentley have gone to Portland Oregon to inspect a Willamette river tract over 100000 acres of fir spruce and pine. If completed the transfer could exceed 750000 dollars with Isaac Stephenson Henry Swart and M Stephenson of Menominee as buyers. Final survey will confirm timber estimates and optional agreement remains active.
Tacoma field notes by State Grain Inspector George P Wright after a tour of Eastern Washington show a dry season causing wheat yields to drop about 20 percent. Promising 40 to 45 bushels per acre may shrink to 26 to 30. Foot hills and valleys show large straw but small heads. Harvest progresses with good grain quality. Official wheat output may settle near 25 million bushels instead of 90 million.
The Seattle Assay Office reports gold dust and bullion deposits for July 1900 totaling under 6.25 million dollars, marking the largest month of business in its history.
A 19th century notice extols the British soldier wearing tight kit causing digestive strain. It alleges dyspepsia from overwork and improper food, recommending Hostetter's Stomach Bitters to cure stomach ailments and to relieve constipation indigestion flatulence nervousness and insomnia while keeping bowels regular.
The notice outlines a two day race meet at Bangs Park on the 80th and 3ld of the month. Day One features a 2:20 pace, a 4 mile dash for named horses, and a 1000 yard free for all, plus a 50 purse. Day Two lists a 5 8 dash and 3.8 dash for free for all with purses of 100 and 75 respectively.
Mrs Nancy Hall died at the residence of Ur B F Rossell in Thurston on July 31 1900 aged 54 years 11 months 21 days. She leaves two sons Manlover Hall Boise City Idaho and Hugh J Hall Los Angeles Cal two daughters Mrs Minerva Billings Springfield and Mrs Maggie N Russell Thurston. The funeral was held Wednesday August 1 from Dr Russell's residence at 3 pm to Mount Vernon cemetery with attendance by neighbors and delegations from the G A R Rich Mountain Circle G A R WRC and soldiers of the Philippines.
In Machias Maine widow of General Burnham faces severe pneumonia. Mrs Burnham credits Dr King's New Discovery with saving her life after three doses. The "marvelous" remedy claims to cure throat chest and lung diseases. Available at W L DeLano's drug store for 50 cents or 1 dollar, trial bottles free.
Eugene Ur offers cash pads for pears apples and plume with 008 bay carriers and forks. Carriers guaranteed never to stick and a range of key tools including FI Chambers.
Over 60 Nome travelers reached Seattle yesterday amid reports of eased conditions. Engines run by Tom Abrams and others hint at temporary recovery, yet most residents face hardship and many will need help to return home. The burst bubble suggests only a few will stay to profit as prospects favor Lane county districts.
David Kauble, 41, a Hoath Kelly Lumber Company employee at Coburg planing mill, was fatally crushed when a belt entangled him while he attempted to throw it off a wheel. Witnesses say the accident was caused by his carelessness after repeated cautions. the coroner’s jury found no one responsible.
A Burgettstown liveryman, G. H. Wilson, reports severe stomach pains until Miller McCurdy’s drugstore recommended Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. One dose relieved him. he declares it the finest stomach remedy and would not be without it in the home. Sold by W. L. DeLano.
List of names for unclaimed mail at Eugene Oregon with date August 1 1900. Charges of one cent for letters distributed upon request and to state advertised notices. Postmaster H F Mctorsack urges callers to reference their notice and provide proper identification.
John E Clifford of Norwood House Norwood NY recounts an epidemic last winter in which his children suffered severe coughing fits. He notes using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup and then for whooping cough with relief and a complete cure. The remedy is for sale by Vi Lo DeLano.
Advertisements invite hop growers to Eugene to sample whale oil soap from Eugene Soap on South Street near Olive and learn prices. Obituary notes Samuel H McBee, aged 63, dies after heart disease. funeral at Fall Creek. veteran of 1855 Indian War. Short medical testimonial for Chamberlain's Pain Balm. local retailer DeLano sells it.
An advertisement asserts deafness cannot be cured by local remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a money back guarantee. It explains deafness as due to inflammation of the Eustachian tube mucous lining, often from catarrh, and promises one hundred dollars for an untreatable case.
A partial, unclear passage mentions a lemon syrup remedy described as pleasant to take for malaria. The text lacks dates, sources, or verifiable details.
Inquire of town Vas Ders Coburg Ur. Experience is best teacher. Use Acker's Rogneh Remedy for coughs and colds. If it fails to give immediate relief, money back. End eta end 50 etc for b W L DeLano.
A grocery note describes stock of hot weather foods including cereals canned meats boned poultry oysters and beef, with emphasis on fancy fresh high grade items. It mentions butter and bacon and promises appetizing selections to tempt the palate in warm weather.
I B Cushman of Acme reports Hight in San Francisco while purchasing more saw mill machinery. Freight from Florence to San Francisco is higher than Eugene to the same point. Logging on the Siuslaw is booming. logs fetch 550 to 4 per thousand. Chinook salmon begin entering the river. jetty work continues and the bar depth increases.
A Lime Ridge Wisconsin woman faced a grim prognosis from doctors who urged surgery for stomach trouble and jaundice. After trying other cures, she used seven bottles of Electric Bitters, was cured, avoided surgery, and reported improved health and weight gain. Guaranteed to aid stomach liver and kidney issues. Price 10 cents at W L DeLano’s drug store.
An advertisement touts Acker's Blood Purifier as a universal cure for impure blood and related illnesses. It asserts headaches fevers pimples and bodily pains indicate impurity and promises guaranteed health through the product. The tone imitates a patent medicine pitch from an old newspaper page.
Tan bark wanted by Kstve and Company at Eogece tannery. Will pay per cord. Interested parties to contact the tannery for details and delivery terms.
The Oregonian notes firm hop prices with mostly 90 to 100s contracts and some as high as 110, while New York prospects support the market. Waterville Times reports light crop expectations due to recent wind damage, with yard appearances confirming a likely reduced yield and no reports of lice or pest issues.
An old advertisement claims Bucklen’s Arnica Malle cures a wide range of skin ailments from burns to boils and ulcers. It promises rapid healing and a guaranteed cure for 25 cents, sold by W L De Lano, a local druggist.
Local notices cite chittim bark wanted for Beau Chittim with high cash price at Green's grocery and W Saunders. Eu Gene Photo Studio cards requested. Repairs offered for old mower. Miscellaneous attestations include a medical claim from W F Sitter and W Caton about indigestion relief with a product called Kodel.
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