Crown Prince Divorce Ends Royal Cable Burden
The Eugene Guard notes a 14 percent rise in Portland postal receipts for the past year and remarks on the Crown Prince of Saxony divorcing the Princess, calling the royal scandal a burden lifted. Also mentions Crook and Wasco counties not being carved from Stockmen, Senate action sleeping a bill, and Prineville's happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saxony
Stockmen
Crook
Wasco
Senate
Prineville
The Guard Sets Type by Machinery Today
The operator works a keyboard like a typewriter with ninety character keys. The machine cost a neat sum but promises substantial money savings through efficiency and long term use.
Idaho Cattleman Says Feeding Stock Not Worth It
An Idaho cattleman tells the Portland Telegram that feeding stock for the Northwest market is unprofitable. He cites the Fall price of four cents for fat grass fed cattle as more profitable than the Spring price of four and three quarters after a full winter of feeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Portland Telegram
Crown Princess Louise of Saxony’s Fourth Elopement Ties To Masquerade
The Crown Princess Louise of Saxony, famed for multiple elopements including one with the tutor of her children and another with an American dentist, reportedly blurs lines between romance and scandal. A dispatch notes public disbelief she will reform, reflecting a reputation for capricious romantic choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise of
Saxony
Gratia Faces Loss From Oregon and Transcontinental Stock
The note recalls heavy inventor losses from Henry Villard's Oregon and Transcontinental holdings. After the company cut capital stock from forty million to twelve million two years ago, the successor recently paid a four percent dividend, highlighting the financial setback and resulting losses for investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Villard
Oregon
Representative Shelley Opposes Liquor at Lewin and Clark Fair
The House passed Shelley's moral resolution against liquor sales and Midway attractions at the Lewin and Clark Fair. The note predicts Shelley may be seen in Portland at the 1905 Fair, using a pleasant eight hours to justify his opposition and moral stance despite the lax reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelley
House
Portland
Port and Chinaman In Jail For Beating Wife
A Port and Chinaman is jailed for beating his wife claiming a right to beat her for gambling. He can gamble himself without question. He argues human nature is the same regardless of white or brown skin. He cites past Eugene business man an inveterate gambler who defended gambling when confronted with his own decline, quipping that he was a pretty good gambler himself but would not risk his own gambling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugenes
Indian coffin ritual aids centenarian in Sherid an
A 106 year old man in Polk County, with 1812 war lineage, reportedly ordered his coffin after a visit by Indians. He then improved health and activities, comforted by knowing his coffin is prepared for death. The tale notes his long life and early white settlement firefight memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
Taree
Polk County
Mrs Rickman Seeks Divorce for Cruel Treatment
Mrs Rickman files for divorce from W Rickman in circuit court alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. She says they married in Eugene on May 21, 1500, and Rickman cursed her, threw her out, and accused her of immorality, with no children born to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hee Ie Rickman
L Bliyeu
W Rickman
Circuit Court
Mra Rickman
Eugene
Rickman
Robarte Arrives From Yaquina Amid Florence Salvage
The Robarte reached Florence Tuesday after a two week wait at Yaquina for calmer seas. Locals gathered logs carried down the river by last week’s freshet, and a church launch boat and its boathouse, swept away by the tide, were found and towed upriver to the Florence Lumber Company mill by Claud Yates and the Lillian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Oregon
J. A. Levage
A. C. Karnowsky
Presbyterian Church
Claud Yates
Government Works
Lillian
Florence Lumber Company
To Protect Chinese Pheasants in Oregon House Bill
Palem Oregon February 12 A proposed game bill seeks a two year closed season for Chinese pheasants or until 1906. Supporters believe reasons can be found to gain votes though it may not win universal favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palem
Ore
China
Phe
Alsternixe Runs Aground Off Astoria
The German bark Alsternixe is ashore at the river mouth between Republic and Peacock Spit in a dangerous position. All crew are safe and uninjured and there are reasonable grounds to believe the vessel will be saved intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astoria
Republic
Peacock Spit
Lane County Oklahoma bid for fir and oak wood in Eugene
Lane County Oregon invites bids by 2 pm March 4 for 100 cords four foot fir wood delivered to Eugene courthouse by September 1908 and 15 cords oak four feet long at least three inches at small end delivered to Lane County jail by September 1 1908. Court may reject any bid and a performance bond is required. Dated Eugene February 1908 by order of County Court County Clerk K K Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane County
Oregon
Eugene
A. D
Lang
Kk. U. Lee
City Property for Sale in Seven Additions
Property listing offers about 800 lots in seven different additions to Eu. I am laying off a new addition and have sold in May upwards on reasonable terms, with 650 as a starting point. I employ agents. I alone will sell my property. Lots are going fast. buyers should act early. Some property may be exchanged for timber lands.
Second-Hand Stove for Sale at GuaRp Stops the Cough
Classified brief advertises a used upright heating stove for sale with quirky copy. Includes a slogan about cough relief and a laxative product. Mentions inquiry point and price of 25 cents, with no cure no pay promise.
Coman Visits Eugene After Immigration Rates Cut
W E Coman of the Southern Pacific, in Eugene with Eugene Real Estate Exchange members, discussed the forthcoming immigration influx from the East as railroad fare reductions take effect on the 15th. A Portsdown agent may be sent to speak for Eugene, with pamphlets prepared by the exchange. Coman supports Oregon’s progress and praises Eugene. Lounsbury accompanied Coman as traveling freight agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W E Comap
Southern Pacific Railway
Portland
Eugene
Eugene Reel Estate Exchange
Portsod
Coman
Oregon
Northwet
Lounsbury
Southern Pacific Co
Mi Coman
Land and marriage notices from Court House record
D G McFarland transfers to J C Baker and to J H Hawley. multiple land deeds in townships 208 and 204. Seavey and Cheshire parcels in townships 18 and 174. Meinzer, England, Nelson, and Pengra conveyances in Cottage Grove and Springfield. Includes 160 95 acres patent to John L Taylor and a marriage licence for L Martin and Anna Campbell with J W Campbell as witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. G. McFarland
J. C. Bakerland
John Bond
J. H. Hawley
Flora J. Miller
Jas. H. Hawley
Cottage Grove
James N
Louise Randle
Edward C. Smith
LeRoy L. Whitson
Kk. C. Smith
Jas. W. Seavey
Clive
Clara Cheshire
Jas. Seavey
Frederick
Anna M. Meinzer
J. Hl. Hawley
Creswell Items Show Local Curbstone Justice Stir
Creswell reports detail brief moves by Guard Special Service C L Weber and Prof Parker to Eugene, a debate over Lyons the captured murderer, and townsfolk led by Edgar Parsons deterring lynching. Visitors Winifred McDaniels and M J Hillegas attend funerals. locals praise Creswell men for preventing escape and uphold law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creswell
C. L. Weber
Eugene
Parker
Hazelton
Lyons
Winifred McDaniels
Booth Kelley Co
Leaburg
M. J
Geo. Hillegas
Sheriff Withers
Withers
Edgar Parsons
Lane County
Runaway Narrowly Escapes Death and Ulcer Follows
A runaway nearly ends life and leaves a severe leg ulcer that resists four years of treatment. Becklen's Arica lve reportedly cures him easily, claimed to be good for burns bruises skin eruptions and piles at Seat W L DeLano's drug store.
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Frapoktiin Grove
Becklen
Arica
Lve
DeLano
Interest in Sawmi Party Seeks Buyer in Wisconsin
A party surfaced seeking $2500 in interest to purchase items, with a Wisconsin address care of Gvuakp in Eowene, Ur. The fragmentary note implies a financial stake and a potential sale, but details and full names are unclear in the OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Gvuakp
Eowene
Prescription for Malaria Cure in Tasteless Form Unclear
A fragmented item mentions Malaria treatment and a tasteless mixture labeled Iron and genuine with no cure. No pay terms are stated, and source text is inconsistent, yielding an uncertain advertising record lacking verifiable names, dates, or places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chi'li
Seed Oats and Optician Visitante in Eugene
Devers and Co advertise seed oats and offer ophthalmic services by Dr Lowe the optician. He will be in the Eugene office next week to examine eyes and fit glasses, with balm for eye care and prompt service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowe
Optician
Eugene
Eyes
Caught Another Law Breaker Reported by Sheriff Withers
The sheriff tracked a horse thief previously seen near Prineville. A letter from Seattle indicated the suspect awaited capture and Sheriff Fisk deputized Chas Croner to pursue and bring him back from Eugene.
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Fisk
Chas Croner
Possible Industry Hints At New Pacific Vacuum Company Plant
A San Francisco based firm named Pacific Vacuum proposes establishing new factories along the coast at a favorable site near Eugene. The firm touts a new vacuum process superior to existing methods and hopes to set up a station in Eugene, with Mayor Schmitz as director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guakpain
Pacific Vacuum
Tce
Comet St Polate
Vantage
Eugene
San Francisco
Schmitz
No More Drain Normal Abandoned by State Likely
FaLem Oregon February 12 The days of the Norms School at Drain are numbered. From all learned of those interested in the schools it seems certain that the ways and means committee will refuse to recommend any appropriation for the prostitution and this will mean abandonment of the school by the state. This action aligns with popular demand and Governor Chamberlains recommendation in his message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FaLem
Drain
Ava Atate
Joiot Ways and Means
Chamberlain
Bids Sought for School District Wood Supply
Sealed bids for 45 cords white oak grub wood 4 feet long 8 inch max large end and 2 inch min small end 40 cords same wood 4 feet long 2 inch min small end 6 inch max large end plus 85 cords old growth fir wood 4 feet long to be used at Eu gene nea school houses must be delivered by August 15 1903 bid deadline March 1 1903. Bond required. Board reserves right to reject all bids. Clerk Frank Rersnen District No 4 Lane County Oregon.
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Eugene Nea
Board of Directore Op
Courania
Frank Rersnen
Lane County
Oregon
Escaped an Awful Fate by Dr King’s New Discovery
Melbourne Florida man credits Dr King’s New Discovery for a miraculous recovery from suspected throat and lung disease after a doctor said his case was hopeless. He received a free trial bottle and improved rapidly, now said to be on the road to recovery. The cure is advertised as guaranteed by WL 1 Lana druggist with trial bottles available. Be 8 Farrow & Co. offers plows and barrows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
It Hageine
Melbourne
Fla
de King
Feonye Ery
Lana
Seattle Auction and Sale Stables Promotes Weekly Friday Auctions
The Seattle Auction and Sale Stables advertises daily special sales and weekly auctions every Friday. It offers consignment, buys horses for cash, and notes team members MJ Welker at 1212 Western Ave, Seattle, Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Auction and Sale Stables
Iow
Seattle Martes
MJ Welker
Western Ave
Seattle
Wash
Auctioneer Jamieon Promotes Sales in Eugene
An auctioneer named Jamieon based in Eugene Oregon invites sellers to engage his services. The note highlights professional auctioneering and potential benefits of calling on him for sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samos
Jamieon
Eugene
Ore
The Poetry of the Orange Scenic Route Ad from Portland
The piece invites readers to experience a warm winter journey along the Shasta route through the Siskiyou and Shasta mountains to Southern California. It describes ripe orange trees, fragrant groves, and moonlit nights with mockingbird song, offering travel information from Southern Pacific agents and W E Coman in Portland Oregon.
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Shasta
Siskiyou and
Shasta Mountsine
California
Southern Pacific
Coman
P Co
Oregon
Portland
New tanning process yields fire and water resistant gloves
A new leather tanning method using asbestos additives creates gloves highly durable against fire and water. The process remains secret and guarded by the tanner, Barker Gun Works in Eugene Oregon offers a wide stock of gloves in varied styles and prices from 6e to $1.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barker Gun Wonsgs
Yost
Eugene
Ore
Majory Place
A Hint to the Wise on Fire Insurance in Oregon
A hint to the wise notes that when fire cries are heard people think about fire insurance. The Oregon Fire Relief Association is mutual, to cover and cost about one asif the rate of stock companies. Fifteen million dollars of insurance in force. Address 8 K George Eugene Ore agent for Lane county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Fire Relief Association
Case
Costa
George
Eugene
Ore
Lane County
Mysterious Circumstance and Odd Health Claim
A garbled note describes a pale, sallow person and a rosy cheek, mentioning Dr King’s New Liniment to “maintain it.” It claims gentle arousal of long organs as a remedy for constipation, with an advertisement flair noting a price of 259 at WL Delano’s, Grugget.
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King
Delano’s
Grugget
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eugene Guard
Mrs. Rickman
Florence News
the West
Robarte
Yaquina
City Property
W. E. Coman
Alice C. England
J. Hi. Hawley
L. Martin and
Anna L. Campbell
J. W. Campbell
Witness
Address Devers & Co. Fagene
Great Central Railway Company
Addie
Archibald
Springfield
Colu
Grove
Farrow & Co
Ell-O
Ollock
Irving
John Hostetter
Super Station
Lady's Gold
Ree Ward
River Road
L. Vitoa
the Orange
Haven
L. C. Skeels
St John Pryor
Madras
Iowa Grocery Company
J. L. Page
W. M. Green
Bixby
Bixby's
Blackioy
Blackiog
PF & Sm
Pew
McKinney & Holeman
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