Cottage Grove editor attacks Eugene over steel bridge plan
The Cottage Grove Leader urges a Coast Fork steel bridge at that place and accuses Eugene of basking in county funds. The writer defends county needs, noting old jails and courthouses were for all, not just Eugene, and praises road and bridge improvements across the county.
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Cottage Grove
Coast Fork
Eugene
Oregon
Springfield
Hugene
Hundred Foot
Portland gambling and vice blamed for town’s woes
Concerning Portland’s finances, gamblers lament their plight without work, arguing vice suppression harms prosperity. The piece likens progress to a fly on a coach wheel, warning gambling drains rather than builds, and calling vice an eater and destroyer of the town’s wealth.
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Portland
One strong college preferred to two weaker in Oregon
The proposal to divide the maintenance fund between Oregon Agricultural College and a similar eastern Oregon institution meets strong opposition. Advocates argue that a single well funded college would be better than two underfunded schools, preventing crippling losses to both.
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Oregon Agricultural College
Oregon
Portland Woman Warns Mayor Of Imminent Fire By Electricity
A Portland woman approached the mayor claiming to have crucial information for his ears but quickly warned that the world would be burned up by electricity within a few days, a dramatic statement that stirred curiosity.
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Portland
Seattle Police Guard Klondike Millionaire Over Extortion Demands
Authorities protect Thomas Lippy as a ransom note demands 2500 with threats to remove ears. Police assess suspects and review the case while guarding the prominent recipient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Thomas Lippy
Lippy
Lawmakers Introduce Bills By Request In Oregon Legislature
The House and Senate calendars in Oregon reveal several bills filed "by request" and not by sponsor. Critics question why a legislator would push a measure they do not wish to personally sponsor, raising concerns about accountability and transparency in the legislative process.
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House
Senate
Oregon
Cadet Compares Hazing to Football at West Point
A West Point cadet voices the view that hazing at the academy is not as severe as football practice and suggests it may offer humane benefits compared with the risks of attempting Niagara Falls in a barrel.
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West Point
Niagara Falls
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promises Relief for Mothers
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription doubles a mother's joys and halves her sorrows by aiding prenatal strength and easing symptoms. It notes painless birth, rapid recovery, and ease in nursing, claiming no alcohol or narcotics. Testimonials from Mrs Ancle Placker of Syracuse praise improved health after use. Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure dizziness and sick headache.
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Dr. Pierce
Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Catherine Street
Syracuse
Pleasant Hill Items Jan 28 1901 Milestones and Measles
Measles outbreak noted in the neighborhood with families John McKenzie and Mile son Jobo ill or exposed. Supt Miller visited the local school on Jan 25 providing encouragement. Thomas Hardy renovating Mulkey place. Local Camp meeting officers and roles listed with Oyster supper and band music reported.
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John McKenzie
Oregon
Jack Gilbert
Camp Creek
Mile
Jobo
Supt. Miller
Thomas Hardy
Mulkey Place
A Parker
Consa
L Briatow
William Wheeler
James Parker
G W Milam
Rankle
Lloyd Parks
Bert Mathews
J K McKinsey
The Reception Grand Opening Invitation
We have mailed invitations to friends in Eugene and Lane county for our grand opening on Matorday February 2 at 2 pm. Those overlooked may regard this as a personal invitation to attend. Very respectfully FOMMERVILLE & Barogr.
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Eugene
Lane County
Matorday
Wood Wanted for University of Oregon Delivery
Notice invites bids for 825 cords of big body fir wood to be delivered to the University of Oregon by February 16 1901. Bidder to submit at the secretary of the Regents office Joshua J Wanton. Also listed a lantern price of 45 cents. Signed F L Chambers.
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University of Oregon
Josnua J Wanton
Secretary of Regents
Fir Wood Bids Sought by Feb Fifteenth
Soo Cords Fir Wood Wanted bids requested for furnishing 500 cords of body red or yellow fir by Feb 15. Blank bid forms provided by Supt Fugene Electric Light Co.
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Fugene Electric Light Co
B J Frasier reports on California and Oregon conditions
In a talks with Daily Guard, real estate dealer EJ Frasier describes his California tour across the Sacramento and Santa Clara valleys and drought impacted prune belts. He notes good grain prospects yet a glut of dried prunes, frosts in the south, oil well wealth, and predicts Oregon’s brighter, longer prospect versus California’s near term slump.
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Daily Guard
EJ Frazier
California
Golden State
Oregon
Sonoma
San Joaquin
Sante Clara
For Thirty Days Watch and Jewelry Store Sale
For thirty days I will make a reduction on my entire line of watches clocks jewelry and silverware. If you can use anything in my stock I will make it an inducement to you to buy now JO Watts.
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JO Watts
For Sale 80acre tract near Eugene with water and timber
For sale 80 acre tract 15 miles west of Eugene Not valley partly improved with good spring water and timber near school price 275 cash or 3255 on easy terms address H F Laxognoun Kiows Colorado The funeral of the late John Brewer will be held at Goshen Sunday at 10 am Interment at Pleasant Hill cemetery The funeral will be under the auspices of the ROTC A member of Eugene military companies will attend.
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Eugene
Not Valley
Colorado
John Brewer
Goshen
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
ROTM
Souvenir China Sale and Loan Offer
ER and Skipworth advertise ready cash loans while JO Watta promotes a 30 day sale on Souvenir China offering one third off regular prices. Vendors urge customers to inquire for terms and availability.
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Er&skipworth
China
JO Watta
Gaining Flesh With Scott's Emulsion Claim Explains Benefits
An advertisement asserts that taking an ounce of Scott's Emulsion can cause a pound of flesh gain per day by kickstarting digestion and absorption of ordinary food. It promises usefulness in all seasons and encourages continued use even in warm weather, noting the product is from Sooty & Bowne.
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Scott
Hood's Pills Cure Liver Ties Claim
An ad style notice promotes Hood's Pills as a liver cure and non-irritating cathartic to be taken with Hood's Sarsaparilla, asserting health benefits and compatibility for stomach and liver relief.
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Hlood
Hood
Live Thurston Items On January First 1901
A Thurston court session this afternoon before County Superintendent Miller reviews Miss Bertha Davidson’s dismissal for incompetency prior to her contract end. Attorneys J M Williams and Judge McMahon represent Davidson and the directors respectively as witnesses testify while the judge deliberates. Absence of citizens noted and local notes report Dr Russel’s pension status shifts and family illnesses including measles and typhoid.
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Arive
Thurston
Miller
Board of Directors
Bertha Davidson
J M Williams
Miss Davidson
McMahon
Local Market Prices On Butter Wool Poultry Flour And More
February 1 1901 market notes list butter 35 to 50 cents per roll wool 11 to 16 cents per pound poultry 350 to 450 per dozen dried prunes 5 to 6 cents flour 75 cents per sack oats 40 cents potatoes 60 cents cash per 100 pounds eggs 200 to 22 cents wheat 50 cents hope 12 to 13 cents per unit.
Wanted Hemlock Bark and Sulkey Plow for Sale
Notice lists 500 cords of hemlock bark at 10 cents a cord and a sulkey plow for 30 dollars offered by W W Haines & Co. It includes inquiries at the tannery and a personal disclaimer by Addie M Gizson dated January 7 1901 in Jasper Oregon.
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Jasper
Orezon
Addie M Gizson
For Sale and Misc Local Notices in Oregon and Illinois
For Sale Span of Syrah horses weight 140 pounds sound and true cheap if old son. Andrew No 7 Wendjing Lane Co Ore. Cast to Beare the signature. MoviInc Miss E Saltzman Ninth street milliner moving fixtures to new quarters one door west of present location. Oregon notice mentions Ogle county Illinois census 1800 town 1566. Letter from namesake prompts inquiry. Waster ta tade small im towed ranch three miles from rail road station Lane county Eugene property inquire at Guaup office.
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Andrew
Lane Co
Ore
Miss E Saltzman
Ninth Street
Oregon
Ogle County
Illinois
Lane County
Eugene
Guaup
Stop Coughing Advice From A Laryngitis Column
A health note urges readers to ease irritation by stopping the cough and avoiding further throat strain. It warns that coughing worsens throat and lung lining, urging relief steps and language about soothing remedies.
Unclear OCR item on fabric grade pricing and grading terms
Fragmentary OCR notes show prices per yard and grading references such as grade 74 grade bow 35 and various grade figures. The text is incomplete and lacks coherent context, making precise interpretation and attribution difficult.
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Pleasant Hill
Fommerville & Barogr
Wood
B. J. Frasier
Fos. S. Zauba
Genoa
Neb
W. R. Hudson
Sence
Roasell
Pearl
Harry
Irving Russell
L W Brown
Eavene
Russel
Elmira
Baughman
Marton Rees
Dr Russell
Bentley
Black
Evans
Army of the Potomae
Jersey
Spottsylvania
Cold Harbor
Winchester
Libby Prison
Marke
Haines & Co
L Chambers
Ayer
Canset
Suppy Yeu
Vorti
Usk Se
Portlag i
Orapoa
Dress Goods Department
Warners Corsets
AAA
Royal Worcester
Thompson
S&s
Fure and Collaretts
Bratee E
Calien L
Lee
Aloon Romen Byosinese Rreck
Farmers’ Institute
Pleasant Hil Grange
Ellen Mitchell
Bee
Pleasant Hill Grange
D. W. Rays Furniture Combalmers and Funeral Directors
Overton Pxes
Bapor
Roy Bewilde
Ti James
Portlington
Coun
Mme Bere
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