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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1901
Page
5
Payne Republican leader reviews key events behind the tariff proposal underscoring reduced rates on flour rice and ham while preserving some old Spanish export taxes on hemp sugar and tobacco. He condemns Spanish tariffs and notes party pressure and voter risk for Republicans.
Salem Journal describes Santa Clara valley prune growers shipping trainloads to Iowa and selling ten pound sacks at wholesale price to the public. Each sack includes a drawing ticket for a chance at a three or five acre fully bearing prune farm. A town stop lets locals view displays and a local rep distributes prizes.
A vivid poem fragment describes burying a mysterious Knocker deep in the woods. The verso paints a woodland burial with bumble bees, woodpeckers, and straddle bugs inhabiting the scene.
A brief, cryptic excerpt reports a baby arriving to a family with a religious exclamation about a Black baby, marked by a question and prayer over race. The fragment references a Brooklyn Eagle caption and a personal choice or moment tied to a birth.
The tobacco trust seeks expansion by controlling two major German cigarette factories and planning a raid on Russia. Edison praises Marconi for wireless ocean telegraphy experiments, acknowledging his contributions to electrical force manipulation.
An advertisement-style piece extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a universal remedy for stomach ailments and dyspepsia. It cites testimonials, asserts permanent cures, and notes the absence of narcotics. The ad urges purchasing the product and the accompanying Medical Adviser, mailed for one cent.
Hadleyville residents prepare for harvest as neighbors report plowing and favorable weather. Elmira visitor BM Ferguson passes through, and Crow residents Arthur Smith and John Brodrick work at Owen’s yard. Local names Hollandsworth McCulloch Ty McCulloch and Hadley are frequent, with a turkey of 25 pounds noted for Xmas plans.
Senator Frye proposes a senate joint resolution authorizing the president to invite the king of Siam to the United States. The piece recalls the Shah of Persia’s European tour, noting lavish quarters and courtiers, and critiques Frye for forgetting that precedent.
In Connellsville district about twenty pounds of ammonia sulphate per ton of coal is saved. Sixty pounds of tar per ton and eight to nine thousand cubic feet of gas are released, half used in ovens. Primary by-products value about one dollar per ton. Admiral Lobley’s counsel sought days to file objections. Navy Secretary Long granted twenty four hours, a brief extension amid public opinion as a restraint.
The text notes Louisiana Democratic congressmen voted with Republican colleagues for a Philippine sugar tariff while questioning why Oregon Republicans would back a measure that shifts money from Oregon residents to Louisiana sugar growers. It attributes party loyalty as the sole justification.
The Turkish sultan faces dangers beyond creditors as his yearly outing to Stam boul to kiss the prophet’s mantle nears. It is the sole day he leaves the palace, due to fear of assassination, underscoring the tense security around the ceremonial trek.
200 acre stock ranch offered for sale near Walker's Station. Part payment with time or balance. Address James Krronen, Irving, Or.
Natron notes celebrate local figures and events. Chas Taliafero stands as Natron champion huster, while Duo Wallace recovers from illness. Walter Smith returns from Washington and James Wallace signs with Oregon Round Lumber Co for piling. Bert Smith visits Natron, and Joe Tallafero plans a holiday trip to Sumpter. Mr Smith plans a Thurstom move. The popular conductor considers a vacation as a SP brakeman rumor swirls. A Jasper merchant spends time in Natron, aiding local expansion and Natron’s prospects.
Notes from Thurston dated December 17 1901 report visitors including Mr G W Weider of Eugene and Miss Rosa Edmiston returning from a week there. Rev K G Callison preached December 8 and attendance was good despite rain. Mr WF Worrell of Albany—Inter State Correspondent School of Chicago—visited Thurston. Blue River residents Duval family moved into G L Sides residence. Preparations underway for a December 4 tree entertainment. Hayden's ball Friday night hosted a well attended dance and candy pulling. Are Berger of Seattle promoting school libraries in districts visited Thurston. The school board approved a library of eight volumes and interest in school welfare is strong. A Hawn Case.
Harvey Scott and Mr Gray traveled from Eugene last Friday to furnish music for the club dance Friday night. Robert Dehmutz shipped a carload of potatoes last Saturday, claiming a thousand bushels this year. James Lane went to Eugene yesterday reporting dry roads halfway, with rough spots improved by crusher rock. A party was hosted at Mrs Mary Lindsay’s home Wednesday evening. Rip Scott and John Wingenreid are selecting turkeys to ship to British Columbia. Clyde Smith’s Anger shows improvement.
Notice of the annual meeting of the stockholders of The Booth-Kelly Lumber Company at its Eugenia Oregon office on January 17 1902 at 10 oclock to elect seven directors and conduct other business J F Kelly President J H Boorn Secretary December 13 1901 deadline noted
Market notes list butter at 60 cents per roll, wool at 5 cents, poultry 350 to 450 per dozen, dried prunes 2 to 4 cents, flour 80 cents per sack, oats 25 cents, potatoes 50 cents per bushel, eggs 26 cents, wheat 50 cents at mills, hops 5 to 10 cents.
The Electric Light Co will seek bids for old growth body fir wood in lots of 50 to 500 cords. Deliveries to occur at the plant next summer. Submit proposals to Jas F Rosinson Superintendent Eugene Oregon.
Turkeys wanted for 1,500 head order at best market price. Deliver dressed birds by early dates. Contact Seattle Produce Co in Eugene Oregon before selling turkeys.
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