Lane County Need in Immigration Literature Revealed
A Des Moines letter notes a northern Iowa visitor seeking Lane County information for Oregon homeseekers. It laments California focus by railroad offices and urges impartial Lane County prose in East venues. The author cites the Weekly Guard’s reach and current Iowa harvest conditions to urge broader promotion.
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Oregon
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Willamette Valley
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Wisconsin
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Oregoniaia
Lewa
John Handsaker
Rich Strike Found at Blue River Calapoola Side Claim
Word from Blue River mines reports a new rich strike on McCauley’s Morning and Evening claims near Calapooia mountain. A 240 foot tunnel exposes a 33 foot quartz ledge with visible gold, triggering miner excitement as crowds head to the district. Construction of the Lucky Boy mine electric plant began Monday and should finish before winter.
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Salmon Run Crowds Canneries as Yet Largest Since 1896
Reports from Grako Astonia indicate the Columbia fish run yesterday and today is the biggest since 1896. Boats, canneries, and cold storage are at full capacity while prices hold at 6 to 7 cents per pound. Fishermen and merchants speak of record profits amid a buoyant market.
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Egan dies after Crook county shooting near Hay Creek
Emmet Egan son of James Egan of Lamonta Or died at 9 pm Saturday after being shot by Andy Lytle near Hay Creek Crook county Lytle surrendered to the deputy sheriff and an inquest is to be held Local this July 22 report from Prineville Oregon
Trowbridge Piano Vote Counts For High School Contest
Justice of the Peace A Wintermeier and partners conducted a second vote tally in the Trowbridge piano contest at Wintermeier's office. High School supporters report a much larger turnout than any other group with four organizations leading: High School 14,711. Foresters of America 6,411. Knights of Pythia 4,062. Orphans' Home 1,359.
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Blue River Mines Boom At Eugene Influx Of Miners
Daily Guard notes Blue River City proprietor Cape Parker arrives with provisions and reports daily influx of miners. Crowded hotel and barns, rising mine activity, a steady raw mill, and plans for a new hotel and bunk house this fall.
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Eugene
Incubators Declared a Dead Issue by Iowa Vendor
In a McRae butter and egg house clerks say heat wrecks incubator demand. A store sighting shows an egg hatching in a resting case as a yellow chick emerges healthy. The hot weather also melts cooking setups and even clothes, creating strange scenes in the streets.
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McRae Butter and Egg House
Counterfeit New Brunswick Bank Notes Circulate
Secret Service chief reports counterfeit two dollar notes printed from old steel plates of the State Bank of New Brunswick. Notes pass as U S or Canadian money, mainly twos with some ones and fives. State laws may apply fraud charges. up to about two million dollars believed in circulation.
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Sumner School General Lectures Schedule
A list of lectures for Sumner School students in July and August. Topics include mathematics, modern languages, Latin and Greek, recent trends in secondary education, physics and chemistry, and history. Speakers include Hawthorn, Behhmidt, Dunn, strong, Lachman, Hefner, and Glen Boglieh with sessions in Deady Hall and the High School.
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Mortgage transfers and probate court notices in Eugene area
Mortgage transfers include multiple parcels in Eugene with sums ranging from 100 to 275 dollars and various grantees such as James Castle Alice Goff and Paul Rossman. Probate court petitions cover estate of Joseph Stewart and Amon Hadeed with appointments and administrator actions. Guardianship for minors Jobe Frank and James Martin noted with Sarah M Martin as guardian. Marriage license between J Petit and Mattie Fisher with witnesses listed.
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Basoey Goldsmith Dies in Portland Politics Leader
Portlast reports Basoey Goldsmith, capitalist and politician, died today. Former mayor of Portland and longtime chairman of the Democratic State Central Committee, his death marks the loss of a prominent local figure.
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Hostetti’s Stomach Bitters Endorsed Against Trusts
The notice argues that trusts may dominate business, but health cannot be controlled. It promotes Hostetti’s Stomach Bitters as a fifty year proven remedy for stomach liver and bowel troubles. It claims relief for indigestion hypopsia flatulency and nervousness and adds a malaria fever and ague safeguard.
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Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Removes Skin Ailments
A damaged ad fragment touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve curing eruptions fever sores boils ulcers carbuncles and felons. It claims the salve is infallible for cuts corns boils colds and piles with guaranteed effectiveness advertised by WL DeLan o's.
Poor Millionaire Starves in London Digestive Woes
A recently impoverished London figure reportedly starved due to digestion issues. An early advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills would have helped by strengthening the stomach, aiding digestion, and improving appetite. Price ten cents, money back if not satisfied, sold by W L DeLano, druggist.
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Woman Seeks Help to Keep Husband Home Nights
A Eugene woman prayed for her husband to stay home and asked her pastor for guidance. He suggested improving home comfort, something he enjoyed away from home. The next day she checked beer prices at the Keg.
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Boers Must Fight It Out Says General Delaney
A dispatch from Cargrown reports General Delaney declaring there is no hope of European intervention and that the Boers must fight to the end independently. The heat wave in St Louis and surrounding states has caused 12 deaths as temperatures reached 103 degrees, with light rains in parts of Kansas Missouri and Arkansas.
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