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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1900
Page
2
A Portland suburban church publicly burned its mortgage, prompting reflection that prudent borrowing finances property and investments. The piece extols debt as a tool enabling disciplined saving and home ownership, noting foreclosures often fall on the thriftless while many prosper through prudent mortgage use.
A wartime correspondent describes Japanese soldiers in China as brave and disciplined, noting their European-style drill and small stature. He observes their friendliness toward British and American troops, vivid dental whiteness, and loyalty in assault, comparing their steadiness to India's Gurkhas.
Emperor William of Germany persists in asserting alliance with a higher power. The piece portrays how his insistence frames foreign policy and domestic reactions, highlighting tension between source claims and public perception in a period of rising imperial ambition.
A satirical extract mocks a soldier's address to returned troops in China. It notes claims of divine support by an emperor king and questions William’s claim to divine aid, referencing Dewey and Manila. The piece hints that others than Chinese were backing the gunfire in a sly aside.
The flight from Pekin reveals a moment when royalty faced cold and humiliation. At Lluailaihsien the Empress asked for clothing, only to learn the magistrate had no Manchu attire. She accepted Chinese garments from the widow of a deceased elder brother, showing discomfort transcends caste boundaries. The episode highlights how physical need overrides strict caste rules.
A humorous exchange quotes a line from the Indianapolis Journal about a couple's wedding anniversary. The husband says he felt it in his bones that it was a special day but could not recall the date, while the wife notes he never mentioned it.
The article notes settlement of Oklahoma over eleven years ago and recalls the rush to file on land. It cites a population of 366,411, larger than several states, and predicts statehood will come soon, likely by this Congress.
The Albany Democrat notes Roseburg claims 3000 residents but misses a recent over 2000 list triggering broader inquiries. It argues nationwide aggregation could push U S population well over one hundred million and questions city officials need for a curfew bell after seven for minors.
The English public grimly reads a report blaming the Northumberland fusileers disaster on ammunition exhaustion. If true, it fuels anger toward military leaders. The same era sees American dog-trust speculation in the Klondike as Britons face higher costs for dogs used in polar expeditions.
Squared timbers twelve to eighteen inches wide are commonly used for mine timbering and in the Coeur d Alenes are thoroughly coated with lime when installed. This coating increases the timber’s illumination, helps preserve timber, and provides a slight fire preventive.
Financiers estimate the world holds about 12 500 tons of gold now, with around 7 200 tons as monetary gold stock. The amount in circulation is nearly six times higher than a century ago, underscoring expanded gold activity and wealth.
Barker Gun Works on 9th Street promotes a vast selection of dolls, knives, air guns, photo albums and Christmas toys. Advertises low prices, life like dolls, diverse toy stock and the Big Foot brand knives, urging shoppers to visit for gifts and selections.
Justice OC A Wintermeier united John McVey of Alpha Lane county and Mary Luffman of Esuciaire Wis in marriage this afternoon. McVey had advertised for a wife, Luffman answered, they exchanged photos, she came by railroad, and the judge pronounced them husband and wife. They plan to live on McVey’s farm near Alpha.
A political exchange contrasts barbarism and taxation. One speaker argues that Chinese governance lets the government keep only about ten percent in taxes while rents go to collectors, while in their system, over half is alleged. The other questions the fairness of the claim in a heated exchange.
The imperial decree of the German Emperor moves to substitute English for French as the required language in advanced schools across the empire, signaling a rapid shift in linguistic policy and educational priorities.
An indicator of easing hostilities in South Africa is the possible resumption of cipher telegrams. The note suggests that communication channels may reopen as negotiations advance, signaling a de-escalation in the conflict.
A terse regional note mentions East Side Portlanders asking who was held up last night as a footpad industry rumor stirs envy among Sound cities. The piece hints at census relevance and local unease without detailing incidents.
Italy struggles with a large deficit driven in part by participation in the China expedition. The government, led by the minister of the treasury, faces blame for the financial strain and uneven prosperity within the country.
John S Bennett returned today from Cottage Grove where he negotiated for a restaurant purchase at that place. He returns tomorrow and will assume control then. Vir Bennett is a Second Oregon Volunteer in Co C and will be associated in the business with a man from Iowa.
In Eugene local scene, the drain and Cottage Grove club match ended 5 to 0 on Saturday afternoon at Ww Kaykendell. The event occurred near Venesis and Dee Mth with several attendees noted by Kaykendell circle configuration.
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