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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1900
Page
5
Rev Dr Parker denounces extended patronage of racecourses by the Prince of Wales and Prime Minister Roseberry. He contrasts princes rebuking vice with their own tolerance for racetrack immorality. He argues modern betting pools exploit youths and women, degrading society.
Forty eight years ago a pioneer recounts how Oregonians trusted neighbors to settle debts. He travels to Salem with letters to Gilbert and a physician to collect money owed for his wagon and oxen sale, receiving an unexpected loan repayment from Mr Gilbert who could spare cash and aid both him and the writer.
A letter suggests Eugene test a church census to gauge religious tone. The Salem census figures show 6021 people, 2300 church members, 3694 adults with 1911 members, 4042 attend church, and 487 with no church preference, while national census lists a little over 4000 residents.
A London book and a 1674 View of New York were offered at 2000, a price shocking to readers. The note highlights how costly it is for a stranger to obtain a glimpse of York and its past, reflecting on travel costs and historical scenery.
Sing Sing in New York proposes to change its name to Ossining to reflect the township and old Indian name. A carpet factory plans to hire 2500 to 8000 workers but fears goods labeled Sing Sing would imply prison origin. Local foundry and merchants echo concerns contending the name harms reputation and misleads customers.
German publishers advertised that a noble man of wealth sought a wife resembling the heroine of a newly issued book. The audacious promotion spurred sales as each woman wondered how closely she matched the literary lead.
Discouraged sufferers of cyspepeia are told of a near certain cure with Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. The advertisement claims relief in nine of every hundred cases and purports to purge blood strengthen digestion and nourish nerves. It emphasizes absence of alcohol narcotics and invites free medical advice by letter and a free medical adviser book.
A cautionary note warns that many fraternal insurance orders promise outsized life benefits with little funding. It argues reputable groups suffer by association and questions where the funds to cover losses will come from, noting initial payouts may occur but eventual failure harms policyholders who age toward death.
An English syndicate plans to buy a derelict Atlantic liner and position her just off the three mile limit in the English Channel to host gambling. Backers warn storms could force the vessel to seek shelter, risking players' chances to continue and recover losses.
The Portland group backs a daily trout limit of 125 to preserve stocks, arguing that higher limits would fail to protect fisheries and leave trout vulnerable to overfishing.
The Oregon Supreme Court ruled a county court may appoint someone other than the sheriff to collect delinquent taxes. In a Portland case a similar decision was challenged as it appears the contract details in that case were illegal.
A plea from a newspaper notice describes a starving infant, malnourished and thin with hollow cheeks. It urges rapid aid and cites Scott and Bowne cod liver oil as the fat source to save the child, mentioning a medical supplier in New York and a delivery effort.
Creswell notes report visits by Mr Curtis Veateb from Cottage Grove, a young man’s rumored wedding, and Creswell Union Sunday school Christmas dinner and tree at the Baptist church. RF Scott ships turkeys to Victoria and Vancouver with John Wiovzeplied guiding birds, while a tramp rumor swirls about tramps passing through town.
Southern Pacific Co publishes a pamphlet titled Something New Juel detailing Western Oregon resources. It includes a state map and information on climate land education existing industries and their capabilities. It points to new energy and capital fields promising fair returns and notes copies are available from local agents or CH Markham GPA Portland.
Measles spread across the country with schools impacted while Pleasant Hill remains spared. Dalton Boughman closes a successful term of school. Dexer lat Friday, Miss Grace Doerins of San Jose visits Mr Margmeret Parks. At the home of the proud parents, Dec 15 at 7 pm, PD Bolin and Callie Welbourne wed with Elder D C Kellems officiating. Ora Read played a wedding march as the couple entered the decorated parlor. The bride wore a drab Henrietta suit. Attendees included Bolin and Welbourne families, Wiley, Mrs. Crusan, Ora Head, Bertha Bolin, Della Bolin, Pearl Baughman, Mamie Scot, Hallie Lewley, Nannie Wooten, Frank Lemsey, Eben Bolin, Joe Welbourne, Elder DC Kellems.
Complete 25 volume Britannica set in sheep binding. ninth edition and reprint to 1592. Also 18 volume New National Octonary Encyclopedia and Atlas up to 1898. New condition, sold on reasonable terms. Apply at residence corner Seventh and Monroe streets.
The Booth Keily Lumber Company will hold its annual stockholders meeting at the company office in Eugene Oregon on January 18 1901 at 10 oclock am. The meeting aims to elect a seven member Board of Directors for the ensuing year and to handle other proper business. J F Kenny president J H Koors secretary.
Members of Spencer Butte Lodge No9, 100 F, and brethren from Coburg Springfield and Irving are informed that Grand Master Welch of Astoria will make an official visit to Eugene lodge Friday night December 21 at 8 30 o clock. All Odd Fellows their wives and Rebekah members are invited to attend. refreshments will be served in the banquet room.
McClanahan announces buying poultry geese and turkeys. Will pay 6 cents per pound for live chickens and geese, and 10 cents per pound live weight for dressed stock. Receives turkeys every Wednesday for good stock.
Salem declares total taxable property for the city will be about 239000 dollars less than last year. The announcement notes the reduction affects municipal tax assessments and may influence upcoming budget considerations. The report cites city officials in Salem and presents the year over year decline.
Corvallis Gazette reports a likely repeat of last year’s crop failure unless a real Alaska freeze occurs. Authorities attribute the prior loss to insect activity. Joseph Yates notes aphis swarms in dry, freshly turned soil. He plans to feed the field in clover or hay to curb the pests unless weather changes.
Prices listed include butter 35 to 50 cents per roll, wool 350 to 450 per dozen for Joe Poultry, dried prunes 8 to 51 cents, flour 75 cents per sack, oats 40 cents, potatoes 60 cents cash per 100 pounds, eggs 28 cents, wheat 60 cents, hops 12 to 13 cents.
An old advertisement extols Chamberlains Pain Balm as superior to plasters. A dampened flannel bound to the affected area provides prompt relief for back and chest pain, rheumatism, and related ailments. Available at UssuRN and DELANO drugstore.
528 acres within one mile of Harrisburg offers 200 acres cultivated two old houses two barns abundant river bottom timber including balm maple ash suitable for lumber two old orchards on site a bargain at 14 dollars per acre listing by RF Baker & Co Tonetion City Hotel
Eugene stores showcase groves tasteless chill tonic ads promising relief for chills malaria and biliousness. Clerks note shoppers from the country and extra staff during the holiday rush. Some vigilance against shoplifters is mentioned as crowds pour through large stores.
E J McClanahan seeks 508 live turkeys, offering the highest maker price in cash. Readers with turkeys for sale are urged to respond to the advertiser.
Stevens notifies the public that no hunting is allowed on his farm in Noti vailey, a notice restricting access to protect property and safety.
Lane county reports 44 patients at the Oregon state insane asylum with 15 females and 29 males. Multnomah County leads with 345 inmates, drawn largely from its floating population, while seven counties exceed Lane. Warroo and Baker tie for second in regional figures.
A fine residence for sale at a bargain in a shaded corner location with improved streets. Located in a good neighborhood near the town’s business portion. Inquiries welcomed of J R Campbell GuakpD office Eugene Oregon.
A mix of classifieds lists items for sale and rent including a sulky plow at $30, horses and wagon gear, cattle and calves, 35000 shingles, thoroughbred bucks and Durham calves, and fifty acres of farm land for rent near Eugene. Also mentions a mounted elk tooth engraving, a Philadelphia Post political note, and a Finder reward instruction at the Guard office.
Cneck Receivepo M L Campbell today received a check for fifteen dollars from the Union Mutual Aid Society of Portland in payment for an accident suffered when he fell from his bicycle weeks ago. The society provides fifteen dollars weekly for total disability from accidents or sickness and the cost is four dollars per year. Officers elected at Eugene Lodge meeting include S and S Spencer W M and L T Harris 8 W with Fred S Donn J W F W Osburn Treas Jan F Robinson Secy V McFarland Tyler Borx. In Zion Lane County Oregon on December 15 1900 Mr and Mrs Chas Chandler welcomed a ten pound daughter.
A fragment questions the 8 pm curfew bell in Eugene, contrasting it with an old timepiece relic. The author protests sounding the bell after the town clock strikes eight and mocks the notion that youths miss the ordinance.
A garbled quote from an Oregonian note comments on eleven new warebipe and a car clawn. The speaker hopes the items will prevent future need for such devices, urging restraint and prudence amidst the imperfect wording.
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