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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1902
Page
5
Eugene Guard debates US stance on forcing privacy reparations from Venezuela. The column decries Roosevelt era policy as misused for abroad control, condemns foreign entanglements, and warns against provoking Britain and Germany. It cites Monroe Doctrine tensions and Washington’s Farewell address.
Portland terminal yard moved about one thousand freight cars during November, averaging roughly three hundred seventy per day, reflecting steady railroad activity in the month.
A Neapolis man has paid a large sum for the pacer Dan Patoh praised as superior to rivals. He has defeated all challengers in three seasons and paced 2 05 or better more often than any horse before.
Government officials invited several X ray machines after suspecting mint employees of dishonesty. The tests aimed to detect hidden valuables as a supposed safeguard, reflecting a bold, if controversial, approach to modern security.
Dr Brown of the New York state lunacy commission estimates twenty four thousand inmates in New York saylams, rising by about seven hundred yearly. He states half are foreign born and should not be permitted to land.
A disputed trotting horse is under investigation over possible Aceremo bred lineage linked to a Russian pedigree. Officials from the government are studying the case as several key figures and team members are questioned amid the inquiry.
The telegraph reports Venezuela amid postwar shifts, with Italian residents claiming fortunes and widespread belief of improvement. European powers and regional dynamics shape the scene as the populace pursues gains in a newly unsettled landscape.
Great Britain and Germany oppose President Castro of Venezuela and his arbitration plan for differences. They believe if allowed to act alone they can pressure the South American republic. They argue that arbitration is reasonable only when powers are near equal, as stronger states can enforce demands without question, and foreign intervention would not be welcomed.
M C Van Tyne, boasting a premier Oregon woods collection, reports many local species retain beauty and utility. Curly maple from Coos Bay stands out for furniture, with a Myrtle Point saw mill ready to start operations paying high rates for certain timber. The wood trade echoes from Rapine to Grand Rapids, as Curly maple trades in demand, and Oregon is noted for abundant, merchantable species.
Creswell items recount visits by Miss Hattie Flewley to Mrs Veatch and Miss Beulah Martin in Eugene, Henry Kissinger's Eugene depot duties, Mrs Unruh to speak at ME church, John McDowell leaving for Colorado, Clark appointed justice of the peace, Miss Millie Pringle visiting Saginaw, school vacation, and general praise for Creswell teachers with the Creswell School expected to rank highly in the county. Edith Smith suffers mild fever secretariat duties noted.
R M Cramer of the Corvalis Cramer organ factory met Morris & Craw, a Ninth Street music dealer, to establish a bond agency for his organs. The instruments are claimed to match the southern model in all respects. A CICRAD man viewed one organ this afternoon, noting a peculiar appearance and odd features.
Elmira notes report Mr Maye of Hale plans to move his family to a new lot after building. Five new houses rise this season. Mr and Mrs Fisk of Hale attend their mother’s likely passing at Pleasant Hill. John Gross returns from Washington. A Fountain places a board and wire fence along the county road. Mrs Yates in Eugene with sick niece Miss Pollock. Omer Bridges of Lone Rock visits son in Zumsweir. Church pewting at Charfasten near Sundsy by Ber Ware. A Christmas tree ends the syrel bre art. A gentlk Hoe fe eu pew Pek.
The Aitviti ane and Protonian Society outline Friday programs featuring piano, recitation, and debates. Eugene limits debate on female equality with local participants. Dexian Literary Society holds a December 18 reception for new members at Clara Wold’s home with games and amusements.
In Eugene the store boasts the largest Xmas assortment with high quality imports. Prices are set low as they promote a wide variety and vast selection for early shoppers to compare before buying.
Fragmented courthouse notes list several names and property terms with unclear affiliations. It mentions Jean TF Steerns Borstta BO Wis dom and B Whattam writers, plus real estate ABASATATE PHANAVERR and a 180 ave int 2 patent. Also references Eoateth N Thompeon Charters L Piteherd and Muligyue's Qrreatia in a cryptic legal notice format.
Imber land for sale two parcels with varied acreage and timber. One parcel lies on a fast flowing stream near Eugene Valley, with mine to be cut five or more feet. Prospective buyers may contact Hoffman House or Jenckes Harbaugh for estate details.
Bannfeuker receives a letter from Pension Commissioner Ware stating all pension applications are being examined promptly. A favorable report will be issued when proof is positive. If further proof is required, a delay is anticipated.
Readers praised Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best for bruises cuts wounds burns boils ulcers eruptions and piles. The product is advertised as effective with no pay and is sold at De Lano's drug store.
An abbreviated ad describes women’s 600 heavy cotton undergarments for sale, mentioning country home setting and limited quantities. It also notes a price reference of 75 cents for bacon sides, implying a rural market context and merchandise mix.
Freed cows with and without calves offered for sale. Red and Joan Durham cite well broke dairy cows. Terms of sale cash. Call at home in Nott Valley Afteen miles west of Eugene or write Stephens Bros Crow Oregon.
A garbled OCR fragment lists scattered names and locations including Georgia references and person fragments. It lacks coherent events or clear context, making precise summary difficult. The legible tokens point to places like Georgia and a few proper nouns, but no cohesive incident or story emerges.
Meriboro Raspberry Cuthbert red varieties offered by James Ofut Box 196 Eugene Oregon. Price is 9.50 per thousand plants. Contact details provided for ordering.
A year-old hog without marks wandered to a home across the river from Eugene. The owner is asked to contact Downer by December 8, 1902, to claim the animal. The note references the person or place as SMITE.
Fifteen of twenty emigrants from the East arrived in the afternoon. The Iowa Grocery Co promotes a Corletmas window sale with easy payments and money-saving promises. Ask Janmey, the jeweler, for details on purchases.
Fragmentary note appears to involve Des H. Wie and UC Hasmmonn with a date related to Brevetwomi Bubbery. Content is garbled but mentions setting a date and payment terms. No clear事件, parties, or place are definitively identifiable from the readable text.
Two building lots at the left hand corner where the old street railway began toward College Hill are offered for sale. The plots rise about twenty feet to the street corner with a gentle slope toward the town, lying across from the plank walk at College Hill. They were the first purchase in Colle Hililotoe city addition and are described as choice property near the planning mill and rail line. The sale emphasizes proximity to town, a direct approach, and a favorable elevation for building.
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