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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1902
Page
5
Opinion piece noting King Victor Emmanuel of Italy faces dangers after a recent assassination of his mother Queen Humbert and police uncovering conspirators sworn to kill him. The writer argues ordinary folk cherish their safety and cites Shakespeare on uneasy crowns.
Washington reports stronger warships in the Caribbean will be detached to Venezuela. The note stresses defending South American republics’ sovereignty while resisting European encroachment. It recalls Grant in Mexico and Cleveland’s earlier stance against British pressure on Venezuelan territory.
An unnamed miner and his ill wife with a 100-year-old mother faced eviction by a coal firm during a strike. The widow died from exposure after the family was turned out on a rainy day, underscoring the harsh impact of the dispute.
Thirteen anarchists were surprised to a treasonable meeting at home yesterday. They should have known that thirteen was an unlucky number to get together. Still they might have thought a meeting of that number would bring bad luck to the government, that abstract creation which all anarchists, wherever dispersed, are against.
During the year ending June 30 1902 the army received 124 642 enlistment applications not counting hospital corps and Philippine service. Of these 37 561 were accepted about 30 percent and 87 081 about 70 percent were rejected. Among accepted 32 249 were United States natives.
Champion and ex champion pugilists Jeffries and Fitzsimmons entertain Portland sports fans with a boxing exhibition charging fifty cents admission. The event is described as a money making proposition surpassing even political fame of President Roosevelt.
A new library at Stanford University is hailed as likely to surpass rivals in the country and perhaps the world, funded by millions from Mreotanford in honor of her late son, preserving wealth in the university she cherishes.
Portland reports a gratifying rise in postal receipts compared with last year, marking a seventh year of growth and signaling improved mail volume and efficiency across the city.
A New Jersey woman lost her life attempting to save her dog on railroad tracks. Authorities described her act as a selfless effort, noting her decision to risk everything to protect the animal.
A man proposed by the Connecticut genius who urged sulphur fumes to smoke out an insane occupant from a house for five days may have previously used the same method to smoke a squirrel from its hole.
The Empress of India Pacific liner arrives in Vancouver today with a cargo mainly of silks valued at one million dollars. A special train will transport the precious cargo to New York, ensuring swift delivery.
President Castro of Venezuela shows nerve by arresting British and German citizens in Caracas. He demonstrates military resolve for domestic appeal, while signaling to world powers, and implying the United States would not permit aggression on Venezuelan territory.
John Barrett of Portland was shortlisted for a twelve thousand dollar annual post in Tokio but will not be sent because Japanese officials object to him personally. Roosevelt reportedly plans to withhold the appointment pending more information, easing the rejection for now.
In Portland the transcontinental lines refuse a joint fifty thousand dollar subscription to the Lewis and Clark Fair unless a three quarter million appropriation is stated. The writer argues legislators will not tax people for such an enterprise. The Multnomah county judge favors remissions through circuit court proceedings, questioning the role of county officials.
The Modern Brotherhood of America elected a new slate: Fred Bloomfield past president, J F Ross president, Nora Jennings vice president, Moon secretary, W T Manning treasurer, Bertha Carson chaplain, Elizabeth Kromp conductress, Edith Vincent watchman, G W Fuller sentry, Annie Awbrey musician. Degree of Honor also chose officers led by Maude Logan past chief of honor, Lizale Lombard chief of honor, Mary Kuykendall lady of honor, Lottie Myers chief of ceremony, Blanche White recorder, Ira Gray financier, J W Harris receiver, Pear Pierce usher, Dans Brabham lower watch, A Davis outer watch, J W Harris and W Kuykendall medical examiners.
About two dozen blankets offered with slight damage including tears and color variance. Sold cheap by WooLen Mill to clear inventory.
Two hundred timber men are sought to make piling with twenty foremen. Highest wages and steady work offered. Apply at Pacific Timber Co in Cottage Grove, Oregon.
A black year old hog without brands was found across the river from Eugene and listed by owner Gro Smith who asks the owner to call. The notice is dated December 8, 1902.
A broken OCR ad recounts firefighters rushing to a burning home and rescuing sleeping inhabitants as it warns against neglecting coughs and colds. The sales pitch touts Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung troubles, offering a tea spoonful cure, safe taste, and guarantees with prices 50 cents and 1.00, trial bottle free.
Regents invite sealed bids for furnishing 000 cords of good body wood four feet long to be delivered to the university by August 15 1903 bids due January 15 1908 to the steward at Villard Hall University reserves right to reject any and all bids.
A T Headley of Indiana, once tormented ten years by rheumatism, reports that two bottles of Electric Bitters cured him completely. The tonic purportedly regulates kidneys, purifies blood, relieves rheumatism and neuralgia, calms nerves, aids digestion, and restores health. Available at 50 cents a bottle at DeLano's drug store.
For sale two fresh milk cows one full blooded Durham bull a yearold next March 10 yearling steers a full blooded Poland China boar 15 old weight 350 pounds 8 sows Berkshire and Poland China mixed about a yearold Price low Enquire of Robt Newmaier Eugene You Know What You Are Taking When you take Grove s Tasteless Chill Tonic shows it is simply Iron and Quinine in a tasteless form No cure bo pay 500
Seattle Produce Co publicizes turkey buying at 64 West Eighth Street Eugene. Racket Store hours extend to December 25. Farrow & Co advertise beet plows and barrows. Lowe Optician offers eye tests in Eugene office for closer sight. Closest in to test eyes now. Chambers Hardware advertises wallpaper closeout in new papers. Rad Edmonson, former Lane County resident, visits from Arizona via Eastern Oregon and Portland noting heavy snow in Baker Malheur counties and livestock condition is poor.
A vintage advertisement promises to cure a cold in a day using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It claims a money back guarantee if it fails and notes E W Grove’s signature on each box, priced at 15 cents.
Prices for china plates teacups mugs and wood cart offered at AX Billy’s. Includes decorated china items at 160 each or 000 in bulk, hot sauces and tobacco in small packs, baking powder Arm & Hammer 4.1 lb at 40 cents, soda and soda bulk items, and assorted candies and goods with low prices. Local store advertising expected to draw bargain seekers with wide product mix.
Ge o Nettle arrives from Leaburg and F O Russell visits from Wendling. W H Abrams travels from Cottage Grove while Mrs IT Nicklin returns to Junction. US Marshal Jacob Proebate visits Eugene. Tom Gilliam rides to Portland. Mrs C E Nichols visits friends from Junction. Attorney Potter and Geo Campbell return to Portland. Mr and Mrs Victor Carlson visit Crewell. Frank Lee of Portland Pacific Farmer in city. Miss Emily Lambert leaves for Bendon to visit friends. JW Harrill of Eugene attends Astrod hotel Tuesday. Mrs JW Bakey of Junction City Hotel in Eugene. EJ Seeley and PC Anderson in Eugene from Albany. PH Brieton and Chas Dutton of Cottage Grove in Eugene. Mrs Emily Howe of California departs for Salem. David Cherry and son Harry depart for Salem, then Southern California. Mrs Marvin and relatives return to Washington after a visit. Ashland Town Talk notes B F Scott laid off and heads to Portland and Pendleton. Mrs J M Shelley travels to Yoncalla to visit kin. Clint Hannon and family of McMinnville plan move to Southern California. JT Ross and family depart for Portland after visit with Mrs H Gardner. Miss Louise Shields returns to Portland after addressing YWCA topics.
Fresh dairy cows with and without calves for sale from Hed and Joan Durham. Cash terms. In Noti Valley fifteen miles west of Eugene, or at Stephens Kros in Crow Oregon. Well broke for dairy use.
West Street merchants Burg and Keatley advertise Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a simple bottle of Troy and Quinine with No Cure No Pay at 5c. Call at their store for barwaina during the holiday promotion.
160 acres with large house two barns 90 acre saw timber cedar 50 acres bottom land 12 acres cultivation garden bearing orchard and outside range price 1100 address W B Scott Jasper Oregon Marlboro and Cuthbert red raspberry plants for sale 850 per thousand James Offut Box 196 Eugene Oregon
Bulk mince meat and tobacco sale offers listed alongside baked goods candy maple syrup and clothing items. Includes blueberries condensed milk and various undergarments with notable price points and limited quantities. Local shoppers encouraged to compare bulk discounts for Christmas entertaining and everyday needs.
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