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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1903
Page
12
A 19th century style health ad urges protection against colds and La Grippe warning that neglect leads to after effects. It promotes Dr Harter's Iron Tonic as fortification and claims medical authorities cite the ferrochemical tonic as a fighting element to ward off ongoing illness and prevent lasting injury to lungs heart stomach kidneys and other organs.
The advertisement promotes Dr. Harter's Iron Tonic as a blood building remedy for colds and La Grippe. It claims the tonic supplies iron to prevent or shorten illness whether taken before during or after, with women highlighted as especially helped by the tonic.
A collage of local business mentions includes Yoran's Shoe Store at Preston and Hales offering shoes and yard goods, together with hardware, furniture, and feed items. Other items note cannery pear shipments, a marriage announcement in Cottage Grove, barber services near the post office, and regional travel for Salt Lake City council members. An Oregon immigration note references Chinese workers to the Siuslaw cannery region. The report also covers a Woodburn adjutant general appointment and several residents' health and relocation updates.
Washington Aug 27 US government reels from cable report that the consul at Beirut Syria was assassinated while driving. Admiral Cotton to ready fleet for Turkish waters as Minister Leishman seeks full investigation and punishment. Beirout near Jerusalem described. Reuters notes Turkish turmoil and prior atrocities amid sultanate uncertainty.
Cottage Grove Oregon August 27 Recorder Young dismissed the complaint against O C McClellan for opening a business on Sunday. It is said no further complaints will be filed since the ordinance is admitted to be defective and cannot stand in court under a faulty charter.
Seattle August 27 Mrs Haynie wife of the highwayman accused of aiding and knowing his deeds will not confess. Haynie remains in jail and police say she is as guilty as her husband and will be tried with him.
President P L Campbell announces many letters from prospective students wanting work for their board while attending the University of Oregon. The Guard is asked to collect names and addresses for consideration by registrar J A Gamber to assist worthy youths with limited means to pursue education.
From Foley Springs Fred Herbold reports in a dated August 25 letter that he arrived safe despite rain. J R Campbell waited at Montgomerys for the road to dry. Harry Beecher rode on the stage, left for water, failed to reboard, walked miles to Blue River. Gree, T Hall Jr and wives Miss Carrie Hall and Miss Maude Morris left McKenzie Bridge and are expected to arrive this evening. Deer are on the trails at Foley Springs and many are being killed.
Geo Estee, president of the United Brotherhood of Railroad Employees, addressed Eugene labor members at Frank's hall. The crowd praised the talk and the union's higher ideals while the local program ran smoothly with Lee Travis introducing the speaker and performances by Dr. Ford, Miss Sadie Ford, and Miss Daisy Gilbert. Refreshments followed.
The third Shamrock Reliance race at Highlands New York was abandoned due to both yachts failing to finish within the time limit. Wind was light then picked up. Reliance led at the outer mark but could not complete before the deadline. Shamrock trailed about 15 minutes behind as 4:20 p.m. arrived.
Numerous residents from Eugene and surrounding towns appear in the personals. Names include Ethel La Raut from Saginaw, Bolliver Coggswell and family, Inez White returning from Boswell Springs, Mrs. Scott Chrisman from Cottage Grove, Lou Mathews of Coburg bound for Portland, and Mrs. Jos Pironi visiting Portland.
Judge J. M. Woods of Springfield brought a rare seedling apple to the office. Grown on river bottom woods, the medium sized fruit is deep red and described as the handsomest seen. He plans to propagate it and may name the variety Eve's Temptation.
A social note describes grown ups with children choosing to attend the circus for the kids. An Enet visitor in Eugene offered five pennies for a San Francisco paper at the depot. The California boy wondered at pennies and watched the man refuse to take back the coins, tossing them away as bystanders gathered.
A young man named Davis from the Withers place above Springfield was injured this morning when his vegetable wagon bolted near Park street behind the Hotel Smeede. The wagon hit a post, cutting a deep gash on his head and dazing him. He recovered, bound his wound, and returned to care for his team, which ended against a light pole.
J W Chute of San Francisco promoting the Gamewell fire alarm system in Eugene. He demonstrated the system before the city council, noting Ashland’s use cut insurance rates by about 10 percent. Fire Chief Yoran supports adoption, with estimated cost around 2000 for the city-wide system.
A large hip bone, weighing seven pounds and over three feet long, was found on the Alsea beach and brought to Mugene this afternoon. Its animal origin is unknown and curiosity surrounds the discovery as the bone appears fresh enough to exude oil.
Workmen caused a dam to fail yesterday sending water into Fall Creek. The rush raised creek levels by about five feet and pushed the log drive well downstream toward the Hooth-Kelly Lumber Company yard. nearby, Campbell & Walker yard near Judkins point to begin hops picking on Thursday September 8 at 50 cents per 9 bushel box. Yard workers seek wired yard heavy hops and little leaf. Ground cleared of weeds for harvest. inquiries to W R Walker Eugene.
Three youths Frank Hopkins Wiley Driver and W Jenny faced charges of obstructing the United States mail after a wagon incident near a public highway. Witnesses testified personal quarrel rather than intentional mail robbery, and Judge J J Walton granted release after review by Deputy U S Marshal Rob Bins and Attorney Mays.
Buyers are invited to purchase a large tract for a suburban home at a bargain price. Offers include parcels of five or ten acres and a wider tract within a short distance of the post office. Contact details not provided.
A Alexandria Indiana resident Mia Chas Applegate reports severe consumption with night coughing and coughing blood until three bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her, adding a 58 pound gain. The ad claims it cures coughs colds grippe bronchitis and throat ailments, priced at 10 cents with free trial bottles at W L DeLano’s drug store.
The University of Oregon project directed by R. L. Jouea completed yesterday with water pumped into the new mains. A public test sent water high over Villard Hall and Deady Hall, revealing superior irrigation and fire protection. The Guard notes a Roseburg land office probe delaying timber and stone land final proofs and republication of notices.
U. S. Deputy Surveyor Homer D. Angel of The Dallea told a Gazett reporter he is not surveying now but will report on the lands with a likely survey early next summer.
Miss Gertrude O'Brien has been engaged as milliner in a Rondburg millinery store and Miss Lessie Conn in a Eugene store. Both are fine young women and excellent milliners who began their experience in the Hazaar in this city.
Colusa man Joe Goldbrick testifies he endured 15 years of rheumatic pain until using Electric Bitters. Claiming relief for liver and kidney troubles and general debility, the testimonial promotes the remedy as the greatest medicine on earth with a satisfaction guarantee by W. L. DeLano, druggist, for five cents.
Palmer Ayers announces hop picking begins at his yard on Thursday September first. The notice invites local pickers to gather and participate in the harvest at the listed location.
Hall and Son purchased the Smeed crop of 10 Fogle hops today for a center price. This marks the first sale of 1905 in the state. The price indicates strong market demand for hops at ten barrel units.
Hoperowesr have argued to pay 1 per hundred and 45 cents per hundred per box for picking hops this season. Growers, noting gains in the industry, are ready to share profits with pickers and are united on the figure. Prevailing prices recently have been forty and forty five cents per box and per hundred.
Harrisburg reports William Royce of Ragece visiting Monday to oversee balm wood delivery for ex celator manufacture. Royce is described as energetic and a desirable addition to the local business force. I. B.K. Morris crops strawberries in late August, with irrigation promising a December second crop. one fruit sample measured 14 inches in circumference and showed perfect color.
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