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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1901
Page
2
A complete list shows districts Dietrich Eugene Cottage Grove Junction City Springfield No 1 No 4 No 12 No 19 No 2% No 8 No 35 No 69 No 8 No 93 No 100 No 102 No 106 No 127 No 130 No 135 No 136 No 140 No 157. The notice lists districts that have levied a special tax for the ensuing year and includes related details.
At the bridegrooms residence Camp Creek on February 17 190? John Kemery wed Mrs Rutha West in a quiet ceremony officiated by Rev J H Maxwell. Only intimate friends attended. Guests enjoyed a bountiful feast after the ceremony. The couple plan to reside near Eugene later at Mr Kemerys home two miles northwest.
Editorial from a distant paper outlines California prune growers could borrow money to push sales, advance stock themselves, wait for prices to recover, or dump at cut rates harming future markets. A mass consumer campaign is proposed to move 90 million pounds held by the California combine. The piece notes a boost from new eastern capital and railroad expansion to Oregon, signaling hopeful times ahead.
There is unprecedented talk of railroad construction in Oregon. Projections show three lines extending into Nehalem County with extensions mapped across Keeton and Southeastern Oregon. Reports indicate the Coast Bay and Eastern road may reach Roseburg soon, with early completion anticipated.
Jerry Simpson questioned a Southern legislator about whether the Fishing Creek mouth water would allow fish to pass the bar. The exchange helped kill the Fishing Creek appropriation. The piece argues tariff forces favor sugar over iron as Russia retaliates and McKinley’s victory funding leans toward the sugar side.
It has been settled that Senator Hanna will ride with President McKinley in the inaugural parade after a long controversy. The Roosevelt pairing was rejected. Hanna, as chairman of the joint congressional committee on the inauguration, has the right of way, while Cannon may ride with the president and other committee members travel with Vice-President Roosevelt.
The text argues that saloon reform statutes fail when officers neglect duties, implying private citizens may act against ongoing law violations. It cites Justice Brewer of the US Supreme Court and frames enforcement gaps as justification for private action against open violations.
Oregonian notes strong demand for work horses in Portland with many bought for logging camps, seining grounds in Oregon Washington and British Columbia and for the Alaska trade. Ex Senator Mallock of Pendleton reports large needs in Dawson City for heavy freighting and mine wood, with wood costs high and demand rising as thawing machines and extensive wood use grow in Yukon.
A local physician cites a Cure for the grip from the Guard. The remedy, a half teaspoonful camphor spirits with half a capful water, is to be taken every half hour while symptoms begin. The note says the German translation, about 12 years old, has proven effective when started early.
Joshumatr of Walterville reports in Eugene that McKenzie river rose higher than previous, with sheep losses and drownings near Brooks. Alf Walker shows Robbemia cabinet in Reeshae window, urging a look. Feb 24 school appointments list Harrisburg, Cottage Grove, Irving with assigned officials.
Eugene cattle buyer Sabin purchased six animals last week and scouted for cows as creamery demand rises though prices for steers stay high. Mrs Tabor recovers from grip with pneumonia while her husband, eighty, shows resilience. 24 000 building bill proposed for Oregon Universitys central plant per Daily Guard. Mohawk log drive to Burg saw mill aims at 4 to 5 million feet. Doctors Prentice and Wall operate on a six month old baby for hair lip with a successful outcome.
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