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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1901
Page
10
A paper presents a discussion on female blues, claiming despondency is a mental condition tied to women’s health and that the right medicine can lift the blues. It cites letters from women who have recovered, noting many exist and urging readers to seek treatment.
A business committee review of Chiapas Rubber Plantation and Investment Company praises a 24,000 acre Chiapas site in Palenque with 700,000 rubber trees and hardwoods. It notes Castillon Elastica trees native to the area, nurseries established, labor shortages, and a plan to cultivate rubber for sale with a $2.50 monthly investment for 48 months, backed by a $100,000 guarantee deposit. Officers listed with San Francisco offices and invitation to request a prospectus.
The London book fair saw a purchaser pay 2000 dollars for a View of New York in 1674, a price higher than typical costs for a stranger seeking to glimpse New York as it appeared in 1900 per the New York World.
An old advertisement touts a laxative product Romo Quinine Tablets claiming to cure an ailment in one day with a no cure, no pay offer. Priced at 25 cents, it emphasizes quick relief and a money-back style guarantee.
A Minneapolis Tribune quote asserts rural free delivery and good roads will alleviate social drawbacks for western farms, highlighting two steady improvements that can transform rural life and community connectivity.
Garfield Tea claims to cure constipation and headaches and to help all stomach and bowel disorders. The notice emphasizes its herbal origins and broad digestive benefits.
A proposal suggests a fitting punishment for lawmakers who oppose the oleomargarine tax by feeding them processed butter products briefly rather than genuine cow butter, a satirical take reflecting debate over dairy taxation.
A survey of 1900 reporting key events across wars in the Philippines and Transvaal, the Pekin legations, domestic political violence in Kentucky and New York, major fires in Hoboken and Chicago, natural disasters, openings in science and industry, and notable deaths, with January to December entries highlighting disasters, assassinations, riots, and political shifts. The chronicle marks the year as turbulent with global conflicts, upheavals, and advancements shaping the century’s closing era.
The article traces ancient use of olive oil for suppleness and beauty among athletes and gladiators. It notes Roman athletes used fresh olive oil for agile limbs, and mentions Mme Recamler’s use for skin. It describes olive oil’s reputed medical benefits in Italy and Levantine regions, including soothing fever and preventing rheumatism.
Barry the famed hospice dog of St Bernard's convent died at ten years old after a misread threat led a frightened traveler to kill him. He had saved forty people during his life and once revived a senseless child by warming him with his mouth and heartening him to safety. A monument is planned in his honor.
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for daily dyspepsia distress after meals and nausea. It claims to invigorate stomach function and entire digestion, noting thousands of cures and pairing Hood's Pills for liver issues as a non-irritating cathartic.
The Coos Bay creamery in Coos Bay Oregon processes roughly 250 pounds of butter each day, illustrating steady regional dairy output and production capacity.
John Shaffer's ranch in Lincoln county Washington near Odessa was sold recently for seven thousand dollars.
Horse buyers across Washington report difficulty locating 1600 pound broken to harness stock. Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic advertises a plain iron and quinine formula with no cure and no pay, priced at 60 cents.
Epworth League hosts events at Frisco with a July 21 date as the international convention gathers in San Francisco for the next sessions and activities.
L. Clark received a sentence of four years in Colfax Washington after being convicted of stealing horses. The lenient term surprised local residents and prompted discussions on crime penalties in Whitman County courthouses.
Indian relics are now produced in standard factories including one in Wisconsin. The makers use a secret method to impart an ancient look to bones, pots, and arrow heads, creating authentic appearing artifacts.
The Minnesota experiment station concludes that flax grown for seed in Minnesota is identical with Russian flax and likely as good as European flax imported at a high price.
A terse guideline urging punctuality as a core business virtue. It emphasizes timely actions, dependable scheduling, and consistent reliability to build trust and professional standing. It presents punctuality as essential to efficiency and reputation in commerce.
At the century threshold, the nineteenth fades and the twentieth promises invention and discovery. Among notable remedies, Hoster’s Stomach Bitters stands out for addressing dyspepsia indigestion biliousness and related stomach ailments with claimed health benefits.
A New York Journal quotation argues that deceased forebears occupy excessive farmland in China, implying famines would lessen if the country were not a vast cemetery. The remark reflects historical commentary on land use and population strain.
An Indiana appellate court decision requires a natural gas company to deliver service to a customer who prepaid for gas. The ruling emphasizes the supplier must honor prepaid arrangements and fulfill contractual obligations.
Retail clerks in Pendleton Oregon have formed a union last autumn and now count 100 members negotiating hours wages and benefits with local merchants.
Parke reveals his new house is done, Lane agrees it is finished and notes friends say it could have been better. The exchange shows rival views on the project.
About 1687 fire and life insurance agents in Montana work across 21 companies. The point highlights the sizable, organized industry supporting local risk coverage and financial protection through multiple agencies and firms.
The department of public instruction for Oregon was organized in 1575, and since then the state has spent $22,000,000 in public school work.
Spokane mining brokers urge Congress to repeal the annual $50 war revenue tax now under consideration in the current bill.
Railroads and other firms note an immigration report suggesting more people will migrate to the coast to settle this year than in prior years. The forecast signals potential housing demand and economic activity along coastal regions.
At Lewiston Idaho a group of 75 range horses is being broken to the saddle. The daily corrals presentation highlights the work and the lively show surrounding the unruly horses as handlers train them for riding.
Oregon's gold production for 1900 is forecast to exceed two million dollars, signaling a strong year for miners and regional mining operations. Officials project higher yields as new sluicing methods and strikes expand in several counties.
Washington production reaches almost 24,000,000 bushels with Lincoln County leading at 6,500,000 and Whitman County close behind at 6,000,000. Idaho's crop stands at about 2,500,000 bushels.
The O. K. & N. company now operates four large steamers on the Oriental service from Portland. Each ship has a net tonnage of 9,000, enhancing capacity for trade routes to the Far East.
During severe North Pacific storms the O R K N steamers kept regular trips between Portland and San Francisco with only two minor delays lasting a few hours. George Chambers of Ontario sold this year's wool clip to Boston parties at 11 cents.
Louis Patnaud of Everett has drafted a bill for a state school of mines to be presented to the Washington legislature this winter.
A literary remark notes that the writer of a romance never notices the corns on his hero’s feet, turning a minor detail into a playful insight about perspective and storytelling.
The Washington National Guard counts 79 commissioned officers and 748 enlisted men, reflecting its current personnel composition and readiness capacity.
The annual report of the adjutant general of Washington urges forming a battery of artillery for Seattle to receive instruction from regular army officers at Fort Lawton.
A violent coastal storm wrecks multiple ships from Alaska to Southern California with the last vessel Alpha reported total loss near Vancouver Island. Maritime losses run into hundreds of thousands of dollars. Also advertised is Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic promising heat relief with iron and quinine, offered with a no cure no pay promise.
The Montana supreme court voided the contract between a water company and the city of Helena on grounds that it would cause the city to incur indebtedness beyond its constitutional limit.
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease as a remedy for swollen feet and related conditions. It claims relief from itching, blisters, corns, bunions, chilblains, and damp or frost feet, with over 30,000 testimonials and availability in drug stores. Also noted is a Navy test of a new 12 inch gun with a 50 pound projectile at 2700 fps and a range of 21.5 miles.
H Hobart prepares to start a 15 acre strawberry farm near New What Washington, aiming to expand regional agriculture and fruit production. The venture signals growth in local horticulture and potential employment opportunities.
Jacob Furth states the Seattle to Tacoma electric line is assured with construction details near completion. This project aims to improve regional transit and electrical infrastructure, signaling progress toward the planned intercity route and related benefits for commuters and industries.
The Great Northern Railway reports that over 2,500,000 bushels of wheat were shipped from Lincoln County, Washington this fall, highlighting the region's strong crop movement and regional rail activity.
Northern Pacific railroad taxes were paid in Latah county Idaho last week totaling seven thousand dollars.
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