Column notes and assorted remarks in Eugene Guard
A collection of brief, scattered items includes witty sayings on hay fever and trouble, smuggling mentions involving Chinese from British Columbia, salmon fishing rules on the Columbia River, cold storage keeping salmon available, Lord Roberts advocating tougher drill for army efficiency, a contrast between regulars and volunteers, plans for another Alpine balloon crossing this month after a prior failed attempt driven into French territory.
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Alps
Veterans swap stories at Salt Lake City reunion
Philippine veterans trade experiences in Salt Lake City as the first reunion day ends with Omaha leading the event. The London Express reports rains harmed the Turkish opium crop and American importers have cornered the remaining supply amid talks of a possible Portland host city for the next gathering.
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Salt Lake City
Portland
Omaha
The
London Express
Heartless Seattle judge threatens annulment for fee
A Seattle judge threatened to annul a marriage he had performed when the bridegroom could not pay a five dollar fee. The bride settled the account and satisfied the matter.
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Seattle
August Flood Destroys Five Arizona Rail Bridges
Telegraphic reports say a flood in Arizona on Monday destroyed five railroad bridges, illustrating the varied weather across the country and noting that August floods are not unprecedented.
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Arizona
Returned Soldier Echoes Chinese Bravery in Loot Critique
A Baltimore American quotation recalls a returned soldier asking if the Chinese are brave, then answering they were worthy of their steal as a wagonload of loot is unloaded, reflecting wartime attitudes toward enemy nations and plunder.
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British Columbia
Baltimore
No Quarter in Coming Struggle Says Steel Officials
The five year U S homicides tally and the blunt stance of United States Steel officials and Amalgamated associates foretell a hard clash between magnates and labor. Pierpont Morgan is labeled a Cleveland Democrat and anti Bryan reformer, while his political skill is questioned as he leans toward finance.
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Pierpont Morgan
Vierpont
United States Steel Corporation
Amalgamated Association
Mogul firms seek total control of industry and politics
Morgan, Schwab, Hanna & Co aim to control the entire U S industrial sector through influence with the dominant political party. The effort shows they intend broad exclusivity in business and political matters, risking extensive concentration of power in a few firms.
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Morgan, Schwab, Hanna & Co
United States
England to imitate US pension system for war widows
A UK Parliament bill seeks a pension scheme for widows and orphans of soldiers who died in the South African war. The measure is pushed to spur enlistments, which are currently slow in Britain.
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England
United States
Broken railing and iron on line mar fate of royal transport
A spring was found broken on the railcar expected to carry the German crown prince to the dowager empress funeral at Potedam yesterday, and a piece of iron lay on the track. The heavens or content with the estab-
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Potedam
Motherhood and health claims for Dr Pierce remedies
An unsigned testimonial extols Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women, claiming it cures nausea and sleeplessness, boosts appetite and strength for nursing, and aids recovery after weaning. The letter from Mrs Ed Hackett praises the medicine and notes the free Medical Adviser offer with a one cent stamp for mail order.
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Hood
Soneta Arena
Ed Hackett
Geauga Co. Ohio
Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Anarchist Incident Cited by Officials About German Mind
Officials cite anarchists as responsible for a trivial incident, noting that in this country such events would not be given much thought. The remark implies a contrast between German perception and local attitudes toward similar acts.
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Anarchista
New Hampshire Legislature Sells Webster Birth Farm Trees
The Yankee tradition of thrift shows in New Hampshire where lawmakers refuse a $300 appropriation to buy Daniel Webster’s birthplace farm. The trees where the logician played were sold for $2800 and will be cut into matches.
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New Hampshire
Daniel Webster
France Population rises to 38 741 333 in census
Official census returns show France now at 38 741 333, up 421 364 in five years, with urban centers driving the gain. Twenty eight departments report increases while sixty decline, and the figures include troops abroad in China and the navy and merchant marine absent from France March 24.
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France
China
Flagler Divorced Under Insanity Rule at Seventy Two
Henry Flagler, famed Standard Oil magnate, secures a divorce citing four years of continuous insanity of his wife. Aged 72, he reportedly seeks another spouse, reflecting the stereotype of the old man in his dotage.
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Henry Flagler
Standard Oil
Florida
Flagler
Record Wheat Harvest Brings New Crop Breaks
The harvest reports a record breaking yield from a drought resistant crop praised for its vigor. Early settlers enjoyed similar crops, while ongoing cultivation depleted the soil unless new farming methods return nutrients. Improved farming practices and favorable conditions from planting to harvest are cited as key factors.
Miner Files Bankruptcy in Portland Amid Lost Cabell Mine
E Cabell a Granite Grant County miner has petitioned for bankruptcy in the U S court at Portland declaring liabilities of 54825 06 with no assets. The Cabell Mine once among the richest in the country failed after lead pinched out and a fortune was spent without success locating it.
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E Cabell
Granite
Grant County
United States
Portland
Cabell
Governors Invoke Prayer for Labor Strikes
The passage contrasts Missouri and Pennsylvania governors considering a special session of prayer to end the steel workers strike. It recalls Hotspur’s reply from Shakespeare about summoning spirits and whether they will respond when called, implying skepticism about divine or magical solutions to real labor conflict.
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Missouri
Pennsylvania
Hotapur
Epirite
Aaser
Hotspur
Call For County Warrants
Notice is given that warrants will be paid on presentation after August 12, 19. Interest ceases August 12, 180. All Lane county warrants from registered name STTO to 6500 inclusive. Dated, Pagene, Jan 30, 1901. AP Datt erson Treasurer.
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Lane County
Pagene
AP Datterson
Local notes from Eugene and surrounding towns
Daily Guad August reports a flurry of movement across Eugene Cottage Grove Roseburg and nearby areas. Fred Bharkey of Lucky Boy mine and Bert Wood from Cottage Grove travel customs recur with many travelers, visits and exursions as residents attend Elks carnivals and staff move between towns.
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Fred Bharkey
Lucky Boy Mine
Bert Wood
Cottage Grove
Jennie
Mary Marek
Frank White
LN Roney
Robt Booth
Hon K A Booth
Roseburg
Eugene
Ernest King
Stock Ranch for Sale Near Lost Creek in Oregon
Sares on Lost Creek twelve miles from railroad, cultivated fifty acres, rest pasture, good improvements, near school and post office with daily mail. Terms at Corner Drug Store Eugene. Also notes a Salem Statesman item about Hon Claud Gilfry and Hon Henry H Gilfrey with vacation plans in Europe and a return to Washington for the next session.
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Lost Creek
Eugene
Gilfry
Salem Statesman
Claud Gatchie
Henry H Gilfry
United States Senate
Luberv
Switzerland
Washington
Congress
Mra Gilfry
France
Real estate notices and church announcement in brief
Land for sale two parcels described with acreage, improvements, and price per acre. One parcel near depot with 9 room house and hay barn. another 36 acres with orchard and barns. Also a Presbyterian church sermon notice by Rev J RK McGrade and a warehouse rent inquiry at the river bridge.
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I. Campbell
Tow
Beeswax Wanted by Ax Billy Fo ceee
Beeswax wanted by a local trader offering top price. Contact for weigh, quality, and delivery details.
Prices for commodities in August 1901 market report
A dated market snapshot lists prices for Butter at 25 to 40 cents per roll Wool at 12 cents, Poultry from 350 to 450 dollars per dozen, Dried prunes 3 to 5.1 cents, Flour 75 cents per sack, Oats 40 cents, Potatoes 90 cents per bushel, Eggs 16 to 23 cents, Wheat 45 cents, Hop at 12 to 1 cent.
Trade of half-acre Grants Pass garden land and improvements
G H Steward of Grants Pass Oregon offers one half acre of good garden land with an eight room house, barn with double walls, hen house, wood shed, two wells, and a wood picket fence. Will trade for a small piece of good land in Lane County. Address G H Steward Grants Pass Oregon.
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Grants Pass
Lane County
G H Steward
Residents Offer Rooms Or Jobs For U O Students
Notice asks residents who can accommodate University of Oregon students with board or rooms for the coming term or can provide any employment to mail names, addresses, and terms to Box 234 in Eugene Oregon.
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Eugene
Oregon
Chittim Bark and Wool Buyers Advertise in Eugene
W Sanders at AX Billy's store will pay the highest cash price for chittim bark and wool. Bring your materials to his office in Eugene for immediate purchase.
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W Sanders
Eugene
AX Billy
Lumber for sale at El Mira From $250 to $10 per thousand
SS Stephens of Crow, Oregon advertises all grades of lumber for sale at El Mira with prices ranging from 250 dollars down to 10 dollars per thousand.
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Elmira
Stephens
Crescent Bicycle Promotion Winners Named by Serial Numbers
Lucky Crescent bicycle buyers who received a free Solar lamp are listed by serial numbers and names including 100th wheel EE Wilson, 110 Abbie Allen, 120 Moody Neet, 139 Georgia Perker, 140 Edyth Kerns, 140 Wm Davis. Who will claim the 160th wheel is teased as the promotion continues at F b Chambers.
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Crescent
Stea
EE Wilson
Abbie Allen
Moody Neet
Georgia Perker
Edyth Kerns
Wm Davis
For Sale On Corner of Fourth and Jefferson Streets
For sale a quarter block with a newly built twelve room house, all rooms finished and large, windmill tower, water piped through house and lawn, good barn, plus various fruit trees. Call 5S MDovalas for particulars.
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Fourth
Jefferson Streets
Residence For Sale On Fifth Street North Side
A residence on the north side of Fifth street between Washington and Jefferson streets is for sale. Terms apply to B F porris, Cibo A DORBIS.
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Fifth Street
Washington and
Jefferson Streets
F Porris
To Save Her Child From Frightful Disfigurement
Mrs Nannie Galleger of La Grange Georgia used Bucklen arnica salve on severe head and face sores. She reports it gave quick relief and exceeded all hopes. It is claimed to work wonders on wounds bruises skin eruptions burns scalds and piles at 25 cents. W L DeLano druggist guarantees the care.
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Nannie Galleger
la Grange
W L DeLano
Poisoning cases and Danish church progress reported
The Daily Guard notes J A Maurer, a jeweler, with a hand injury from a briar now inflamed and possibly poisoned, similar to Mrs L Nooney's case. It also reports a wagon of Danish church window casings reaching a near completion state and an ad for ladies bicycles and tires at McClanahan's.
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J A Maurer
Midgley
GCA STOTIA The Kind You Haw Nays Bought Tea Dacor
Sale notice seeks one hundred well bred goats at 15th and Willamette streets in Eugene. Contact GCA STOTIA for inquiries about purchase of goats described as well bred and suitable for farming.
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Willamette Streets
Eugene
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Columbia River
Lord Roberts
Daily Guad
de TW Harriste
Chico
California
Titus
Hodaville
J W Kays
J W Harrie
Upper McKenzie
Lebanon Express
W H Wallace
Jas Hemenway
Tacoma
John Gray
Booth- Kelly Lumber Co
Baginaw
Arthur Louis Frazer
Rroseburg
Cole Stanton
Geo H Coshow
Brownville
J M Howe
Mra
Byron Atkina
Independence
James Potte
Lyman Adama
Blue River Mines
I T Nicklin
Hugene Soap Works
Pointe North
Mies Fannie Hemenway
Salem
Edith Rupes
of the Royal Neighbors
Dick Willoughby
McKenzie Bridge
J M Eddy
Wendling
Booth-Kelly Lumber Co
FW Pearson
Stanwood
Wash
MC van Tyne
Douglas County
Eme Clanshan
Beeswax
Acorn
Hartford
Columbia
Loughmiller
Peter
Willamette St. Eugene, Ore
For Trade
Crow
DovaLas
Cibo A
Cabstoria
Daily Guard
G& J
Mc Clanahan’s
Schuttler
Ed McClanahan
Ax Blily
J. W. Kays Furniture CO
Embalwers and Funeral Directors
Loughmiller & Peter
Willamette St
Eugene, Ore
Kent
P. P. Palmer
Wap
H C Aannon
Wald House
Fred Wald
Mr Wald
Hannon
Linn County
Campbell Bros
Wall Paper & Paint Co
Willamette Street
J. A. Green & Son
Arp Street
Eugene, Oregoy
Gloria
Pingree Smith
P. Frank & Son
East Ninth Street
Rex
Kimball
Skeels
9Th
Oak
Mane
W.B. McKinney
S. L. Long
Boehou
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