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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1900
Page
8
Fragments show F L Chambers pricing a Nore Jhulky plow at 50 dollars and discussing wheat acres and farming gear. Mentions Oliver plows, wagons, and a street improvement in their town. Also notes Adlai Stevenson and a raid on racine buggies, plus a Lake City fair date and a product promotion for a catarrh cure by JCnexty & Co Toledo.
New York reports a police officer killed by a Black suspect sparking fierce anti Negro riots. About 500 police fought to restore order with at least 50 wounded. Across reports Li Hung Chang seeks armistice to permit delivery of foreign ministers to allies.
In Ben ton County the Bundy crossing Long Tom drawbridge, built under contract by H M Stone for about 25,000, struggles to operate. The plan approved by the secretary of war proved impractical, a new higher framework was installed, but frequent openings prove difficult and the contractor contemplates a return to the project despite losses and delays.
The Lane County commissioners court declares 1899 taxes delinquent as of 6 pm August 15. Sheriff Withers provides figures: total roll 149011.41, collected 0, delinquent 16175.88. The sheriff’s office will begin updating the delinquent roll tomorrow for about ten days, with books reopening around September 1.
Daily Guard reports sheriff Withers arrested 19 year old Byce of Fall Creek precinct on horse stealing charges. Byce resisted, was disarmed, jailed for safe keeping, and immediately reported to Sheriff Parrott of Roseburg who joins in hunting evidence as Byce had sold the horse.
A movement promotes using a half cent coin in the United States. Merchants sign a document urging government support, outlining change-making needs. The era highlights endorsements of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a trusted remedy, noting its claimed cures and a private revenue stamp.
President M L Jones of the Oregon Hopgrowers Association met in Salem with Manager Winstanley and HJ Ottenheimer to arrange marketing for the 1900 hop crop. Association officers are negotiating with capitalists for funds to harvest this year’s crop. Contracts for the sale of 18 000 pounds of hops at 10 cents were filed in the recorders’ office.
RC Edwardes of Lowell arranged a contract in Harrisburg for a large log drive next summer. The deal calls for 4,000,000 feet to Harrisburg and 2,000,000 feet to Corvallia, with logs cut on Fall Creek about eight miles above its mouth into the Willamette. Daily Guard, August 16.
Professors Young and Schafer travel from Omaha to Oregon to photograph and identify locations along the old Oregon Trail. They request Oregon pioneers to suggest sites rich in historic associations from Grand Island to Fort Hall and Boise, with a deadline for letters by August 20.
Real estate mortgage amounts and corrections list several transfers including Richard R Deadmond to L and D Wooley for 154.62 acres valued at 1,150 dollars and Moses D Evers to RM Trout for 80 acres at 500 dollars. Also noted are mining locations in Bohemia and Black Butte districts, a bill of base, and marriage licenses for Fred Easton with Dessie Kessler and C E Sloan with Miss M D Bentley.
A Liberty Kansas mother recounts her eight children and how Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy saved her little daughter's life during a severe dysentery episode last summer. She urges other mothers to know of its effectiveness and notes local availability through W L DeLano.
Post office in Eugene Oregon on August 146 1900 lists names of correspondents including Geo L Bickmaier Baldwin EA Dant John Egan Mrs Kate Gilbert Mra MC Hardeman Jos T Hartman Thos J Harrison Mrs Johnson Mrs Howe Carrie Koopman Mrs Morgan EF A Matilda Miller ET Pierce WE Reagan F Franceseed Mise Pearl Simmons Geo W Skellman Mine Wright Mre Helen Marie Witmore Mise Maude A charge of one cent will be made on all letters given out Persons when calling for letters will be sure state when advertisement appears H F McConsack PM
An old ad touts a claim to cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Drugstores refund the price if it fails. The box bears E. W. Grove’s signature. The text ends with faded vendor branding.
Secretary Wisdom of the State Board of Agriculture says conditions look promising for a successful fair this year. The redesigned fair circuit including California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia and Idaho will boost outside stock displays. Tuesday, September 15, Editor’s Day, is expected to draw drivers from the Northwest for a grand barbecue and ample meals for journalists.
The proprietors of Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds have donated ten million trial bottles. They claim the medicine has cured thousands of hopeless cases including asthma bronchitis and throat and lung diseases. Callon W L DeLano, a local druggist, offers a free trial bottle with regular price and a guarantee or refund.
An unclear ad text mentions a “Lewes Syrup” claimed to treat malaria and villicasnes with no cure no pay. The fragmentary copy references droggieta sel and Grove Tasteless, indicating a dubious medical promotion. The source lacks verifiable details or credible medical claims.
One of the celebrated Dr Darrin will visit Eugene September 16 to 20 and have offices at Hotel Eugene Hoffman House. Consultation is free and treatment covers electricity for long standing diseases. Those seeking cures may consult during his stay. poor treated free except medicine. References available.
A testimonial from J W Gardner of Idaville Indiana claims Electric Bitters revived his appetite and energy after stomach liver and kidney troubles and general weakness. He says the remedy gave him new life and can be bought for 50 cents at W L DeLane's drug store with a guarantee.
A 150 acre property six miles west of Elmira Oregon offers 100 acres cultivated balance pasture and woodland. It features fine cattle or sheep ranch potential with good out range and running water near the house. Address J M Sternens Elmira Ore.
Hopetowers invited to call on Eugene Soap Co on South Street near Olive for samples and prices of whale oil soap. Evornk Soap Co also mentioned.
Held August 10, applicants 42. successful 32. First Grade names include M E Edwards Lowell Elinor Hale Hale LL W McKeel Cottage Grove Maud M Drury Mabel OF Callison Eugene JO McCrady Franklin Dosia Hamilton Eugene Helen M Swift Pleasant Hill. Second Grade lists Gertrude Hamble Eugene Ida M Swift Cottage Grove Gertrude Longmoor Eugene Fanny Woodruff Lorane Edith Myers Eugene Mee King Eugene Marie V Smith Springfield Flossie Lockwood Lorane Pearl Addison Lorane Beasie Moore Creewell Maude Renshaw Eugene Bertha H Whittaker Eugene Amanda Moorehouse Jasper. Third Grade includes Bertha Allison Hale Daisy Bower Eugene Daisy Somers Eugene Carrie Shrag Eugene Glenn Chessman Springfield Nellie Furnish Florence Inez Millican Walterville Alex McKinsey Pleasant Hill Retta Mae Bradford Hale. Primary Certificate awarded to Mrs Anna T Buck Eugene. Glenn Chessman had best standing at 954 percent O Fallison second at 98 percent.
628 acres within one mile of Harrisburg for sale 200 acres cultivated two old houses two barns and bottom land. Abundant balm maple and ash timber suitable for lumber two old orchards on the place. Bargain price 14 dollars per acre. Address RF Baker & Co Junction City Hotel.
A subscriber to the Gouakp offers 225 Angera goats for sale in a single flock. The stock is described as well bred and high grade with reasonable rates. For more information, inquiries should be sent to the Daily Eugene Guard.
Estray notice listing two bay horses branded JS on right hip and a brown horse branded on right hip, taken up near Jasper Lane County Oregon. Owner may reclaim by paying fees and expenses at Jasper Oregon dated August 1.
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