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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1902
Page
4
A Waverley Magazine verse comforts a child in fright and pain. The mother’s gentle touch soothes each tear while the father above guards the child from sin. Reassuring imagery links fear to care across years.
Two elderly matchmakers Mrs. Van Norden and Mrs. Riggs push to unite Fay Alden with Joe Somers. A picnic party at Perkins grove ends in comic chaos as Somers and Blanche Felton flee by boat with the others in hot pursuit. A stray bull and comic hazards mar the scene as the lake retreat unfolds.
A wild imported tiger escaped its wagon den on a Goshen to Poughkeepsie circus train and fought with draft horses. The beast was killed by a horse named Toby after a brutal clash that left the animal’s body torn and the car badly damaged. The horse Toby was injured but credited with ending the threat and saving others aboard the car.
In a tense river outing two women fearfully chase their drifting boat as a bull loafs on a lunch table. Somers and Blanche share a quiet kiss while Mrs. Riggs and Mrs. Van Norden lament the scene and plot about soapstones and sage tea. In the end the intruder is driven away and couples face an awkward reception.
The speaker declares inability to influence events while Blanche remains cheerful. Joe watches with a pleased smile as Blanche seems destined for happiness, a moment described in Farm and Home.
In a Hartford Times piece, Mr Parvo debates strikes with his wife mixing baseball jargon with labor issues. He defends impartial strikes while worrying over carpenters and business, hinting at personal motives and cautious stance on union actions.
Dres den Germany completes one of Europe's largest long distance heating plants. It serves public buildings along the Elbe such as the theater museum castle royal kitchen and custom house. Heat travels up to three quarters of a mile with 5 200 000 heat units per hour and two atmospheres of steam. Ten of fourteen boilers are in use and two main pipe lines guard against accidents. Heat loss in transmission runs 4 to 4.5 percent. Largest pipes are eight and a half inches in diameter. Pipes are shielded by two tin layers with the inner perforated and the outer silk covered.
A history lore anecdote from Ireland tells of a geography class where a pupil explains that there is no latitude in Ireland because the government won’t permit any. The remark underscores a humorous misunderstanding of geographic terms.
Charter by Ranchmen in Cochise County reports a massive round up led by Charley Montgomery to exterminate bears cougars coyotes and lynxes ravaging Colla Campbell In Co which claimed nineteen mountain lions five grizzlies two lynxes and dozens of coyotes killed after a five mile square surround with 200 dogs and 200 cowboys plus armed Indians. one Indian named Antonio Hermo fatally wounded.
Jerusalem is described as a fortress of the Middle Ages built atop earlier cities while its modern form shows crowded streets and religious monuments. The Mount of Olives view highlights walls minarets and towers, yet water is scarce and houses crowd together. The piece notes fanaticism and faults but preserves a historic frame of Jerusalem as seen since ancient times. Also included are quirky notes on rabbit hunting with crabs along English coasts and a Duluth judge anecdote, plus light humor items.
A collage of dated jokes and cartoons, including a talking showcase gag, misheard classroom lines, a court and hospital sign quip, a baseball memory anecdote, and a quip about a couple whose spouses are already taken. A light, period humor slice from Chicago News.
A fragmented dialogue mix from Harper's Bazar and Detroit Free Press features a mock court remark about biting a husband, a playful exchange among Maude Clara and Albert over romance and wealth, and a picky glimpse at summer renters asking about a piano while the neighbor plays ragtime tunes.
A Baltimore News item notes Jones found dead this morning hanging from his bed head. The remark connects the death to his habit of staying at his post, reflecting a dry local wit about the incident.
A widow, asked by the parson if she takes a man for better or worse, replies with that only time will reveal. She adds she cannot provide the information asked until she has had a few weeks.
A collage of jokes, quips, and social bits from a late 19th or early 20th century humor column. Snippets include wry lines about love, employment, dentistry, auctions, and everyday life. Several jokes hinge on wordplay and social observations, with characters such as doctors, bakers, and suitors appearing in quick-fire exchanges.
Mrs Hsland and her husband discuss a cleansing process as flow clean landscapes appear today. Mr Hiland recalls reading about detectives scouring the country in the newspaper.
A playful exchange about racing odds and upsets. The speaker notes Blobbs claims he was the favorite, yet the top pick did not win. The moment centers on perception versus outcome in a lighthearted sports banter.
A humorous quip about the first law of nature as a boy answers a question. The exchange features a teacher and Edward with a punchline about preempting an opponent. Separate joke pieces suggest a lighthearted classroom moment from Chicago records.
An editorial poem from the Chicago Record Herald laments Cuba’s rough road and poverty while praising Colombia’s young sister and urging protection for the leader and the cause. The piece casts Cuba’s past fear aside and envisions a bright future with flowers, fountains, and aid. The verse personifies Colombia as a protective ally guiding Cuba toward a hopeful path.
James Akins recounts a Kansas City traveler’s tale of a superbly composed woman with eight lower berths for her seven children on a St Louis to Chicago Pullman. When asked to move, she smiles and says her babies go to bed after eight, solving the congestion and sparking debate on judging women’s character.
In Germany researchers are photographing the water rat to document how it swims when at ease and when pursued. The notes describe the animal gliding calmly while scenting prey, and changing its behavior the moment an enemy is seen or heard.
A report notes rats near the water are strong swimmers and can escape predators. It describes their rapid movement and the challenge of photographing them, with successful images eventually obtained after effort.
Experiments in the mechanical engineering lab at the University of Michigan explore a peat drying process to cut coal costs. Peat bogs cover millions of acres, with about 80 percent water content. The method uses rollers to remove half the water, heat trays with blast air, then presses dried peat into bricks weighing five to ten pounds. If successful, peat fuel could replace coal. patents on the machinery are anticipated. Jokes about bridegrooms and undertakers noted.
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