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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1902
Page
3
The Eugene Weekly Guard reports a string of satirical quips and observations on language, health cures, publicity, marriages, taxes, and public figures. It notes Peru's newspapers backing the administration, a widow quarrel over air rights, and parallels between Italian Austrian parliamentary scenes and American socialism, with playful asides on fashioning public discourse.
An editorial contrasts socialism and anarchism and warns that open sympathy for murderers threatens national security. It lauds Dr George B Fowler for urging medical unity among regulars, eclectics, and homeopaths, noting past feuds fading as the profession moves toward common ground and improved trust.
A California winter tale recalls a large centipede unearthed by a plowman. Carrion crows followed, one swallowed the centipede, then the crow suffered a comic, alarming stumble and tumble, finally recovering and flying away. The teller links the mishap to a tabasco memory.
A French surgeon, while bleeding the Grand Selgulor, broke his lancet. He slapped the sultan to provoke shock and restore blood flow, freeing the vein. After finishing the procedure, he sought pardon, which led to a handsome reward for his quick wit and presence of mind.
In the Philadelphia Press and Somerville Journal exchange, Tess notes a man with a highly honored name, while Jess questions Seadds' honor. The bank scene amplifies the contrast as Smythe-Watkyos stands out, with remarks about debts and taxes.
A New York Tribune anecdote notes that oriental visitors, soon common in drawing rooms, reveal direct questions about marriage. A Chinese nobleman, after inquiring about age and family, asks a woman about matrimony and later introduces her to Mr Robinson, a Harvard graduate, leading to their engagement.
A post office clerk warns that many letters arrive unsigned, making tracing writers hard. He notes only a small portion reach them, though signatures on letterheads reduce issues. One case involved a $10 payment from a village that misled officials until a second inquiry identified the writer.
A Deerfield Valley Endeavorer report describes a friendly squirrel gathering near a tentside table in a grove by a glen. A red squirrel nabbed bread and signaled reinforcements, and several others joined in to haul the loaf up the hill into the woods.
Indian famines push native coin hoards into light as families hide valuables for generations. Banks mistrusted, coins buried in safe spots until desperation forces access. Rare colon tokens resurface after years and are now selling in London markets, drawing collectors.
A London man bet he could cook a plum pudding beneath the River Thames. He placed the pudding in a tin case inside a lime sack and lowered it into the water. The lime heat slacked by water cooked the pudding in about two hours.
The sikworm is described as three inches long and well supplied with legs amounting to at least fifteen. The note presents its physical traits concisely, highlighting its length and leg count as key identifiers.
In a hospital-like outbuilding near the presbytery, Madame and Minima are cared for by Monsieur Laurentie and his sister Therese as a fever sweeps Ville en bois. Madame vows to stay, guard Minima, and help in the aid effort while dangers from the outside loom and a mysterious cottage row remains forbidden.
A Gunton’s Magazine essay argues that many South American republics are financed by foreign lenders. Nations pledge railroads, mines, and tax revenues to creditors, with Argentina cited as nearly fully mortgaged and over 300 million dollars owed. Governments struggle to service debt, risking further territorial concessions.
A London Telegraph correspondent describes Turkish ladies in Constantinople as unusually fastidious about cleanliness postponing actions like touching doors or handling a doll from Paris. A doll broken to avoid defiling the item illustrates extreme ritual avoidance, while men reportedly lack such scruples.
The Pope recently expressed clear limits on ladies attire, favoring white blue or black gowns for a niece’s trousseau while deeming gray and brown unsuitable for all but older women. The report notes symbolism for white purity blue Mary and black outdoor wear. Also: ether anesthesia advances by Dr W B Hidden from Boston and a new device preserving air while delivering ether and chloroform. The blood’s travel pace is calculated from heart rate, with vast annual journey for a single corpuscle.
Humorous Tidbit notes a Liveried Manial exchange where a caller laments the carriage is ruined without horses, and another replies that it is an automobile. The exchange highlights the shift from horse drawn transport to motor vehicles in a witty dialogue sense.
The British Museum organized an expedition to the Nile that retrieved about 2,200 fish specimens. The collection aims to catalog species diversity along the river and enhance zoological records.
A collection of sermon summaries and reflections from various pastors on topics such as life giving force service to others and humanity’s growth through suffering. The readings emphasize truth, worship, liberal religion, and the practical application of faith in daily life, noting the saloon menace and the role of educators and church structures. A brief anecdote from a New York Press item highlights parental relations and family dynamics.
Fragmentary text references ear and hearing issues including deafness and catarrh, mentioning Eustachian aspects and circulars. Content is unclear but suggests a medical case or advisory notices in a local seased way.
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