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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1902
Page
9
Eugene Weekly Guard discusses public morals, political reform, and social quips. It notes remarks on bravery, truth, and judgment, cites a Kansas spiritualist, jokes about talking machines, and comments on aviation and rail travel pace. It also touches rail speed plans, charity secrets, and farm bird laws in Connecticut.
A Boston Transcript note traces rural revival in Berkshire and beyond where abandoned farms become summer homes and golf clubs. It highlights birds such as robins, bluebirds, phoebes, and warblers controlling pests, with meadow larks eating clover pests and a shift from depopulation fears to new investment along the New England shore. The piece also recounts Betsy Ross and Washington lore tying to Old Glory, its design, and early flags made for military service.
A Princeton expert notes wild birds can vary songs and imitate sounds including human speech. A Bird Lore writer shares a vivid incident of a rose breasted grosbeak perched in a walnut tree near a narrator’s steps, uttering lines like You are a pretty bird Where are you? over several days and seasons.
A Boston Transcript note recounts a theft on a Kansas rail journey where a diamond brooch was snagged by a balloon tied to a child’s toy. The balloon escaped through an open window during a curve, pulling the string and sending the jewel skyward. A $500 reward spurred cowboys to scour the plains, but recovery failed. Summer girls are praised as charming as ever.
A Washington correspondent warns about a post office investigated hoax selling a two dollar circular claiming to teach a quick safe method to open cash registers without a key. The circular describes striking the register with an ax to gain entry, advises solitude, and echoes earlier potato bug schemes.
A 35 year old Sir Robert Peel, heir to a $5,000,000 estate including Drayton Manor, faced creditors and bankruptcy and divorce actions after lavish living in London. He split from Mercedes de Graffenfeld of Switzerland, separated two years ago, and squandered debts amid casino socializing with Mrs Langtry. He has sold valuables, including a library, to cover losses while while seeking buyers for family treasures.
England plans to issue two pound gold pieces about the size of our ten dollar coins. The item hints at perilous times, noting that desperate straits and crooked actions often walk together.
An advocacy piece argues married men are better employees due to family responsibilities and urges employers to hire them. It also contends Cubans cannot govern themselves, praises patriotism, and calls for a U.S. road system funded by federal and private contributions to build long lasting highways over ships, presenting a plan with detailed funding.
A historical speech fragment shows President Palma pledging to guide Cuba with United States support to建立 a free and independent government. He vows love and gratitude binding Cuba and the United States, urging Cubans to set aside past differences and unite for the future.
Westminster Abbey stands as England's national church and mausoleum where Edward VII would have been crowned. Its architecture, history, and monuments have inspired discussions across ages with generals admirals courtiers and literary figures among those interred within its marble floors.
Senator Mason declares opposition to legislative selection of U S Senators and urges a resolution to submit the idea to the people for direct popular election. He advocates treating Senate elections the same as House races and expects favorable action in the Senate.
By Thomas Gap argues that despite vast wealth farms railroads and growth roads remain deplorably poor nationwide. He notes persistent poor road conditions even in settled areas and questions why funding and organization fail to yield permanent improvements. The piece laments local neglect and urges better state and community action to mend roads.
Robert Treat Paine of Boston stands as a leading American philanthropist. From an old colonial family, his great grandfather signed the Declaration. He supports numerous philanthropic associations and chairs the American Peace Society, having endowed a $10,000 Harvard fellowship in 1887 for ethical studies and social reform. He advocates using strength and wisdom to aid the needy, preferring partnership over charity.
The article chronicles Westminster Abbey as the cradle of English coronations funerals and national events. It notes medieval origins in 1005 Edward the Confessor era additions by rulers and the famed Poet's Corner featuring notable figures including Le Chaucer born in Boston and Harvard trained. It mentions philanthropic work and Boston charities led by a prominent local figure.
Rural Free Delivery expands mail facilities and reading by connecting country homes to newspapers and magazines. It encourages better roads and prosperity, raises rural property values, and promotes satisfaction with rural life as a sign of advancing civilization.
A column praises William H. Moody of Massachusetts for integrity and resolve as he transitions from Congress to Secretary of the Navy. The piece recalls Moody's decisive, plainspoken approach to governance and his refusal to bow to protests, highlighting his commitment to prudent action for the public good.
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