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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1901
Page
5
Eugene Guard reflects on life a century ago noting a man could not ride a steam boat or electric car, send a telegram, telephone, photograph, or use a typewriter. The piece contrasts wooden plows, sewing by hand, and absence of electric lights with today’s advances and comforts.
Morgan and Harriman dominating railroads through coercive loan power, forcing obedience from lines not owned by their faction. The piece argues the money trust controls all others, citing Ecclesiastes on wealth as ultimate authority.
Vice-President Roosevelt criticizes prize fight managers for letting contests turn brutal. He questions when fights became acceptable and argues spectators expect real danger and value for their money, warning that inaction could provoke public fallout or clashes with outsiders.
Steve Baker a fifteen year old Portland boy fell from a freight train at Salem on Wednesday. Several cars passed over his legs severing one leg below and the other above the knee. He lay by the track for an hour before a local worker noticed and stopped the train by his waving. The boy is expected to recover.
A regional argument notes the Western hemisphere houses 125 million people, suggesting U S focus there without crossing the Pacific to the Eastern hemisphere where 1.475 billion live. The point frames global reach and the cradle of mankind as context for policy and presence.
The bearded, brawny citizen will rest easier on learning that seven teen applicants for barber's commissions passed the examination at Salem yesterday. This is a great country for commissions, and the barber's commission is not the least useful.
Fred Dubois, a Silver Republican, gains the Idaho senatorship from the fusion legislature in a notable reversal. The article notes he had previously lost the seat due to steadfast devotion and principle. The piece also references William Jennings Bryan addressing the Omabs Jackson banquet last night with the speech Our Duty.
Ad extols Dr. Pierce Golden Medical Discovery for relief from poor digestion headaches and indigestion. It claims to improve stomach liver kidney function, aiding sleep and overall health without narcotics. Testimonial from Viola Fulton Co. Art praises prior remedies and invites readers to request The Common Sense Medical Adviser for free with mailing fee.
A Daily Guard report from Frank's Hall shows Eugene Red Cross members and volunteers sewing supplies for soldiers shipping from San Francisco to the Philippines next month. Miss Therese Friendly notes the group will produce 117 pocket housewives packed with buttons needles thread and pine.
January 7 1901 report from Mound recalls a delayed Christmas tree celebrated with a crowded schoolhouse and 60 attendees. The event featured a well performed program by teachers and pupils, assorted presents including a custard pie and an artificial chicken, and local visitors like Coryells Johnson Hazen Hawk and Wright enjoying holiday gatherings and news from the area.
McClanahan offers 6 cents a pound for live chickens and geese and dressed veal at 40 cents per pound. Turkeys welcomed every Wednesday at 10 cents per pound for weight. Also features sale of heating stoves on select floor models.
Fred E Sharkey, owner in Blue River, arrived en route to Portland after a heavy monthly clean-up at the Lucky Boy mine. Snow blocks travel. the company reports 60 foot wide ore body, 260 feet deep, 100 cords of wood nearby, and plans to double stamps for a 25 year run plus possible electric power to run the mill.
Daily Guard reports mayor Harrie ordered all gambling in the city to stop. Marshal Brady enforced the order, shutting back rooms of resorts for a night. The move could be temporary, with gamblers likely returning after a few days or weeks. About 30 to 40 workers in Eugene lose their livelihoods.
Private funeral services were held at 11 o'clock yesterday at the Armour residence for Philip D Armour. The body then lay in state at the Armour Mission from noon to 2 pm, viewed by thousands including many workers from major packing houses. Services at the house were simple and attended by family and close friends, honoring the deceased founder.
Local market notes list prices for several commodities including butter at 385 to 500 per roi wool at 850 to 450 per coven dried prunes at 50 to 60 flour at 75 per sack oats at 40 cents cash per 100 pounds potatoes at 50 cents wheat at 80 cents per bushel open 12 to 134 cents.
Notices describe removal of stock from Ninth Street to a former Eugene Loan & Savings Bank building as customers are urged to collect offices. J O Watts faces lessons about cotton fabrics and chicken washing affecting his birds for a local Poultry Show. Details mention washed print colors and feather cleaning issues.
Oregon veterans of the SpanishAmerican War and Philippine insurrection may gain land through a new act. The bill allows entrymen who served and were honorably discharged to receive patent for up to 160 acres, with service time deducted from title requirements. A one year residence and cultivation is still required, and widows or orphans may complete proof if the settler dies overseas.
The Albany rainfall log kept by F M French, local government displayman, shows the year 1900 not very wet. The record indicates limited rainfall for the period described, reflecting a drier trend in the early year.
Court notices list satisfactions and transfers of mortgage including various Lane County parcels Lot 26 and Lot 46 in Bik 3 Glenwood, and numerous mining and estate filings. Guardianship, inventories, and orders to sell real property are noted for several estates and minor heirs. Mining claim locations in Bohemia district and attachments in Circuit Court case exist among the items.
Chicago, Jan 9. Superintendent E G Cowley proposes hiring a coach for every public school football team and requires written parental consent plus a thorough physical examination for players. He favors selecting coaches who know the game in detail and are gentlemen, with salaries possibly paid.
Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of The Booth Kelly Lumber Company will be held at the office of the company in Eugene Oregon on January 18 1901 at 10 o'clock a m. The meeting aims to elect a Board of seven Directors for the ensuing year and may address other proper business. J F Kewry President J H Board Secretary
Morgis and Chaw declare M O Warner of Eugene is the only authorized piano tuner for their firm and recommend him to the public. The notice is dated December 14, 1900, and issued in Eugene, Oregon.
Mr and Mrs B Strawn express sincere thanks to those who assisted them during the illness and at the death of their little daughter Lefa. For sale trade items include a double barrel shotgun and an 1898 Winchester repeating shotgun from Racket Store.
SHINGLES FOR FALL I have 85 000 A l shared vector subglesa for sale Write H W Jones Jasper for prices etc PIANO FOR SALE A second hand piano for sale Steinway esquare Inquire at this office for particulars FOR REN r Fifty acres of good farm land no buildings adjoining the corporate limits of the city of Eugene Apply for terms and particu lars tor Campbell GUARD office FOR SALE One span horses weight about 1200 pounds each one set har Dees and two Wyons 5 acres to rent Callon O B Martin Cartwright place one mile west of city or ad drs Eugene Oregon FOR SALE Some thoroughbred Cotswold bucks also some thorough bred Durham calves A J Cruzan Pleasant Hill Oregon
Williams and Shelley announce they are out of 1899 wet wheat and now produce White Star flour exclusively from the 1900 valley and Rogue River chest wheat mix. They claim a superior grade and urge customers to ask their grocer for White Star flour.
The firm offers a 10 percent discount on their organ stock through January 1 1901 to clear space for factory arrivals in January. Prices range from four dollars to one hundred, with easy payments and warranty by Kobler & Chase, the oldest music house on the Pacific coast. Visit Morris & Craw on Ninth Street Eugene Oregon to inspect and purchase.
A vintage classified note offers a lantern at 45 cents from F L Chambers, notes horses of S years old weighing 140 pounds, claims soundness and quick sale with address No 7 Wendnog Lane Co. Oregon. Mentions Pitt's Lever barrow in good order and dentition claim. Also seeks trade of a small improved ranch near a railroad station in Lane County for props in Eugene. inquiries at GuarRo office.
The ad praises Hair Vigor as a remedy for short thin or damaged hair, claiming users are highly pleased and share it with friends. It states the product can restore dark rich color to gray or white hair and offers a one dollar bottle.
First class stock farm of 1440 acres for sale with timber, grazing, and farming land. Well fenced and well watered with cattle and goats, good buildings, and rolling dry land. Includes implements and stock if desired. Seven miles from railroad, one mile from schoolhouse and post office. Send inquiries to J B Youre, Fall Creek, Lane Co, Oregon.
Notice states that the undersigned will not be responsible for any bills created by ObF eXcept moeelf dated January 7 190 and mentions April Morrison Solkey plow for 90 dollars in Oregon. Chamber.
A fragment from a historical notice mentions a druggist, J. Aves Co, Lowell, Massachusetts, and an express office. The text indicates charges prepaid related to a bottle or drug distribution, but details are unclear.
An older advertisement notes that no sure remedy exists for chronic rheumatism and suggests trying various medicines. It offers a sample option by mail from Scott & Bowne at 409 Pearl Street, New York, inviting interested readers to request a trial.
Rev J E Snyder once pastor of Eugene Brethren and later denomination work in Portland has launched a city wide anti vice movement. He and several pastors plan a reform effort to curb gambling first, then target lesser evils, aiming to improve conditions in the metropolis.
Pure home made brandy offered for liver kidney stomach pain cold flu biliary issues. Prune apple or pear flavors 75 cents per quart or 2.50 per order by stage or express boxed. Made and sold to consumers only. Im FrRasch Fifth and Blair streets Euem.
Lost Sunday near Mohawk and E Name of owner on checks and in book. Liberal reward to return to GUARD office or owner Wendling. Dated Dec 24, Oliver new survey plow invention on wheels.
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