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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1903
Page
7
The county considers a new north end approach for the Eugene bridge. Critics say extending from the current end is easier and note drift and debris clog the proposed site. They warn the approach may fail again in floods and require rebuilding within years.
A historical note recounts John L Sullivan mismanaging fortune since 1881 with a Boston spree and a detailed list of ring earnings totaling about 785000. It mentions tours, fights, and partners, and shifts to Mrs Fajardo winning a supreme court verdict for forty thousand in a New York tunnel case.
The readable portion hints at a poetic reminiscence with questions about who to whom and ties to a past life. It mentions wishing and being asked to give something to Sol, with suggestions of remembrance and longing.
Each man would gasp at his neighbor's door and wonder and doubt a while before He dared to look at his own. Chicago Record- Herald.
Ames Gordon Bennett of the New York Herald clashes with Cai O Laughlin over a decoration from the Russian ambassador. A Paris message to O Laughlin threatens Bennet’s replacement, prompting a terse Washington reply. O Laughlin ends up securing a better position as the dispute unfolds.
A Washington dispatch says Binger Hermano will return to Oregon once relieved from his land office duties and has not seriously considered a run for Congress in the First District. Senatorship speculation looms as an alternative with some in his party unhappy over his hold on public office.
A wreck on the New Jersey Central Railroad Tuesday night saw a train crash into a rear passenger train at high speed, telescoping four cars and injuring many. The dying engineer blamed the danger signal and a color blind operator, accusing the railroad company of fault.
The notes describe downstream travel times following a flood. It states 84 hours to cover 6 miles between Eugene and Albany, 0 hours between Albany and Salem a distance of 80 miles, 32 hours between Salem and another point over 49 miles, and 77 hours to Portland, about 140 miles by water.
Sen F Deering transfers forty acres to G D Abbey valued at 240 dollars with a mortgage. Wm Montgomery sells eighteen acres in Lane County for 400 dollars. Rotary Public notices Potter’s commission as notary public filed.
Notice of dissolution for the firm Hayweard and Abshire dated January 14 1908 at Bogene Oregon. All sessions contracted before January 14 1903 will be settled by F 4 Abshire. The firm name appears as MAYWARD and Abshire in the notice.
Mrs Barbara Yates of Elmira has been awarded a pension of eight dollars monthly after her husband died about three years ago in Elmira. The action reflects ongoing assistance programs available to surviving spouses in the region.
Pateys brides was carned easy and the road at that pole was entirly destroyed leading to a closed road and great public inconvenience. Several local notices include deaths, visits, a train incident, and a logging camp injury with community events in Creswell and nearby areas.
Sealed bids due March 1 1908 to supply 45 cords white oak grub wood 4 feet long 8 inch max diameter at large end 40 cords white oak grub wood 4 feet long 2 inch min diameter 5 inch max diameter at large end 85 cords old growth red or yellow fir wood 4 feet long for Eugene school houses delivered by August 16 1908 Bond required for performance Board of Directors and Frank Keinanen clerk Lane County Oregon
Public School Examinations for eighth grade will be held in Lane County public schools on January 26 29 30 April 8 9 10 May 20 21 22 and June 17 18 19 1903. Teachers must notify the number of question lists and examination copies by December 1 1902.
A speaker extols transcontinental rail links, noting Moscow is reachable in seventeen days and nineteen hours by rail and claiming forty two hundred fifty miles in a direct line. The remark emphasizes vast rail networks beyond the speaker’s country.
Decatur Alabama resident Mre SH Mew rom shares a testimonial praising Electric Bitters as a cure for indigestion waterbrash stomach and bowel dyspepsia. After three years of pain she claims to have gained eight pounds and now eats heartily. The product is sold for 0 cents at WL DeLano's drug store.
Lawmakers drift toward speculative candidates as they weigh possible contenders for the Senate seat. The field includes unexpected names as votes tilt toward a less obvious choice in a bid to influence the outcome.
A reader from Cempseytown praises Dr King's New Life Pills as a grand medicine for stomach and liver troubles. The ad boasts cures for coughs and colds, recommending Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets that claim to cure a cold in one day with a no cure no pay offer at 3 cents.
A tongue in cheek conversation between an office boy’s father and his employer. The father laments his son’s lack of progress while the employer responds with a humorous line about “80” and the rest of the office bearing the trouble. The quip hinges on wordplay about the boy’s lack of trouble being offset by others’.
In a gallery scene Davenner quotes Rosa Bonheur saying she could paint all kinds of animals but not men. Morner retorts that she means all kinds of animals but men, prompting a sharp exchange about artistic subjects.
A 100 pound roadster strayed from the supplier near Elmira. Any person holding or returning the vehicle to FC Watrems will receive a reward. This notice seeks immediate return to the owner.
A fragment notes that the tonic’s bottle bears a printed formula with no garnish or pay. The text mentions taking the tonic and references names in a tasteless form, indicating promotional or misprinted wording.
A severe lung illness struck Homer Hall of West Point Iowa. Physicians feared consumption, but Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption claimed success. The product reportedly cured him, and the ad lists price and trial offer with De Lano’s as distributor.
The Seattle Produce Company announces it pays Scents a pound for chickens. Js Wright and Cach led the initiative, signaling leadership in pricing.
A historical ad touts Groves Tasteless Chill Tonite as a malaria remedy. It claims iron and quinine in a tasteless form with a no cure no pay price Se.
A historical ledger style entry lists allowances and payments for county official duties. Names include Cynthia Rose, J M Taley, WW Withers, HR Boes, Arthur Ross, GB Willoughby, Oregon State Journal printing, and various jurors such as Albert Rogers and PEs Meet IGG on. The document records printing, jail, registration, stamps, telegraph services, and miscellaneous expenses with amounts, totaling multiple small sums and single line entries for services like stationery, livery, and tax rebates.
A Winchester Indiana man cites his ill wife improved by Dr King’s New Life Pills. The testimonial claims the pills cure stomach and liver troubles, cures canter and sick headache, and notes availability at W L DeLano’s drug store.
Woodchoppers wanted at an old red eight cent place five miles east of Bogere. Apply Lequire at once. Bruno Virus.
Advertisement promotes a home remedy for cold relief using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee if it fails. The copy references Grove's stanacerets as part of the old remedy.
The readable fragments describe a beat scene with health concerns and a minor incident. Names and places are unclear, but the item focuses on a public health or safety moment and a provisional outcome. The tone resembles a local brief with uncertain details.
Acres of ceded land fronting a logging stream near Kugwe and Tepheot to vawanilis within a day’s drive. Inquire Hofman House of W O Zeigler administrator of the estate of Jonn Wright deceased or Jenckes Har tough Fleet National Bank building attorneys for said estate. LEWHORN COCKERELS for sale at LC Vitus farm three miles east of Irving on river road. Five residence properties for sale at corner of West Ninth and Charnelton Streets. Willamette Valley Land Co 504 Willamette Street.
In Eugene Oregon Samuel Jamieson advertises his services as a professional auctioneer inviting parties to contact him for sales.
The flood prompted W RK Walker to evacuate his home in the Springfield bottom. He prepared a hiding place in the slough to escape rising water and stored an axe for emergency, while staying high and dry at his house as a precaution.
Realed bids be received until noon Saturday February 14 1903 at the office of the president of the Eugene Theater Co Eugene Or for farpieking materials and erection of a brick building for store room and theater purposes per plans and specifications available at architect W D Purh Salem and Eugene Oregon. Each bid to be accompanied by a certified check of 2 percent of the bid. The company reserves the right to reject any or all bids. L CHAMBERS Pres Eugene Theater Co Eugene Or.
Notice states the partnership between W M Green and Martha A Green dissolves by mutual consent. Martha A Green retires. W M Green continues the business at the old stand. All debts and credits to be handled by W M Green. dated January 19, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that all Lane Qouppty warrants up to and including register No 360 registered Aug. 10 1901 will be paid on presentation at my office Jan 23 1908 Interest will cease on that date Dated at Eugene January 15 1908 Gro F Craw Treasurer County Ore
Cheice seed oats offered by DoveLas & Co in Eugene. Local listing notes availability for buyers seeking quality feed oats and farm seeds.
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