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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1900
Page
5
The Eugene Guard announces a one week free delivery for new readers in Eugene. The offer invites residents to leave name and residence at the Guard office or notify by mail or carrier to receive the Daily Guard at their door without charge. The aim is to acquaint newcomers with the paper’s local, county, and telegraphic news coverage.
The Oregonian article argues Americans reject a white feather faction in the Philippine question. It rebukes claims of cowardice against Bryan, cites Dewey's Manila actions and the Spanish cession as the basis for U S possession, and appeals to readers to honor the Declaration of Independence and not betray former allies.
A New York Journal test poll predicts William J Bryan sweeping Greater New York with a double digit plurality. Bryan leads McKinley 2506 to 1802 in the sample with 18 scattering, and the study estimates a total Greater New York vote around 519,296 if repeated. An Agricultural College professor warns a worm parasite could wipe cutworms after another season.
A 19th century testimonial extols Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for general debility and weak stomach. The letter from Ren H Sergeant of Pile City recounts relief after six bottles, noting improved appetite, nerves, and blood, with claims of restored health and no further medicines.
The Anti-Imperialist National Convention met in Indianapolis with Edwin B Smith as temporary chairman and George Boutwell as permanent president. A lively public meeting followed as Bourke Cochran's letter drew applause, and Boutwell announced his support for Bryan, receiving a prolonged ovation.
Perf ectly reliable packing operation by T N Segar seeks large purchases at fifteen dollars per ton with cash paid for fruit. Growers directed to First National Bank of Eugene. Civil War and Spanish American War era diarrhoea mentioned as chronic risk for soldiers. David Taylor of Wind Ridge Greene Co Pa cites Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as quick relief, sold by W L DeLano.
The Oregonian editors celebrate WS Stratton of Cripple Creek selling his mine for 10 million dollars and plan to donate more than 25 000 to the McKinley campaign. Four years earlier the paper scorned Colorado mine owners who backed Bryan. The large wealth elevates Stratton in the paper’s view.
An advertisement claims Scott's Emulsion will fill hollow places, increase weight, and bring a healthy color to children's cheeks, with improvements continuing after use ends. The copy targets worried parents, urging them to obtain Scott's Emulsion from Bree oil digger, into New York.
Revello M Walker US Army hospital steward arrived in Eugene for a few hours visit while on telegraphic orders to report for duty in China. He previously served at Fort Wright Spokane and led hospital attendants, with the home battalion due to leave Fort Wright October first for foreign service. He plans to sail from San Francisco with a battalion of the 8th Infantry.
Local notes report Mr E R B Parker and family living in Weniling while the steam thresher will run briefly this season. John Thomas sold his home to C 8 Williams and returned to California. A coyotes depredation episode ends with a campout party from Jasper and Tacoma enjoying trout and campfire tales near Middle Fork, including tall yarns of bears and a whale sighting.
A dated price list shows Butter 30 to 50 cents per roll Wool Poultry 850 to 450 per dozen Dried prunes 8 to 9c Flour 80 cents per bushel Oats 85 cents Potatoes 75 cents cash per 100 pounds Eggs 165 cents Wheat 45 to 50 cents Hop 5 cents.
Notice names Lane county warrants from 7445 to 7590 to be paid on presentation at the county treasurer's office in Eugene. Interest ceases after August 11, 1900. Dated August 9, 1900. Patricko Patterson, County Treasurer.
Fruit buyers advertise pears and prunes at Eugene cannery with highest market price. Also report PF H Osgood purchasing Wm Bybee’s mining property for about 60000 dollars, including Josephine mine on Rogue River and Canyon Creek placer. Osgood previously bought Chauncey Dale mine in the Flue River district.
Henry Swart and George A Mereheson of Marinette Wisconsin arrived and left for Lowell by private conveyance to consult with cruisers working on Militare road lands. They represent civilians and are expected to purchase some of the valuable timber.
Corvallis Times reports a surge in Oregon timber activity west of Monroe with Eastern investors taking thousands of acres. J W Walters expands a Monroe-area mill by purchasing a large Elmira mill to supply ties for the Southern Pacific, under Booth Kelley sub-contracts, as a new large mill south of Monroe aims for 20 000 to 80 000 daily capacity.
Central Oregon State Normal School at Drain announces the will open September 17. The renovated buildings include new apparatus and comforts for students. Dormitory and boarding options offered at low rates. The school provides a uniform curriculum with a complete training program in connection with the Normal. Graduates receive thirty months of teaching experience toward a Life Diploma. For details contact J. H. Oxcurt, President.
A terse ad claims headache pains feverishness pimples indicate impure blood and purifying it with Acker's Blood Elixir. It asserts never failing to cure scrofulous or syphilitic poisons and offers a strict positive guarantee with sales through WL Dela.
A special Elks coach departs Eugene for Portland on Wednesday September 5 and returns Sunday September. Round trip tickets are 3.50 each and valid for the stated dates. Apply at Wells Fargo & Co office to R M Donahue. First come, first served.
Five or six teams started out this morning loaded with tools and supplies for the McKenzie road project with Messrs Simons and Carroll supervising. Simons will head the east end and Carroll the west. Teams and men are wanted and the work will be pushed quickly. Eugene and Lane county are praised as a good investment. A $10 deposit is required for divorce seekers. funds go to the county instead of the prosecuting attorney.
J H Beckley sold 61 head of cattle to Dick Morris of Salem yesterday in Eugene at five dollars per head. The herd included 25 two year olds and the rest three year olds raised on the Osment ranch. An iron pulley fell from a shaft at the Harrisburg saw mill scattering frog about. There were several narrow escapes.
Old advertisement text touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the only remedy to remove blood impurities and restore perfect health. A testimonial claims it cured stomach trouble and faintness, urging use alongside Hood's Sarsaparilla for liver ills and acting as a cathartic.
A scrambled transcription lists road works at multiple locations including W O Churchill road, C B Davis road, W A Land road, and J R Weddle road, with names such as Al Montgomery and J V Yancey. Entries cite justice fees, witness listings in a Clark state case, and various county book and auditing items. Other lines note gravel work by Juo Small and W H Small, plus supplies and services from Griffin Hardware Co and Electric Light Co.
The busiest and mightiest little thing that ever was made in Dr King's New Life Pills. Every pill is a sugar-coated pulohule of health that changes weakness into strength energy into mental power. They're wonderful in building up health, only 25 cents per box, sold by Wu DeLano.
A severe hail storm in St Thomas North Dakota on August 14 destroyed about 40 000 acres of standing grain this year. Much of the grain in shock was ruined and hailstones measured three to four inches in diameter.
The tablet rock placed before the bank building is described as elegant and much admired by citizens. Various barrows of different sizes are noted, with no price increase while the existing stock remains available.
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