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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1901
Page
6
In Buioch County Georgia Brannen, urged by a Savannah fortune teller and aided by tales from his daughters, digs at an old mill site and unearths a sack containing 30000 in gold coin from the Civil War era. Neighbors crowd the scene as speculation runs high about who hid the treasure and when.
The Oregon Reptilian editor, famed for his wit, discusses kissing in a humorous column. Several theories trace the kiss to prehistoric times from cannibalistic rites to mothers sharing water, with a third view linking it to wine and jealousy.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a question about drinking during absence with unclear scope. The readable bits imply an inquiry or observation on conduct but lack concrete names, dates, or places to specify. Further text needed to identify person, event, or timeframe.
A Washington dispatch reports Postmaster General Smith signed orders amending three second class matter regulations. The changes exclude some publications, restrict magazines using premiums to boost subscriptions, and prohibit unsold copies from being returned at pound rates. Officials say these steps aim to improve postal efficiency and future rate reforms.
Mrs G W Whitney of Woodburn hatched 36 pheasants from 43 eggs laid in June. The eggs came from 33-year-old breeding birds. Four week old pheasants are so tame they approach the house porch.
The Legislative Assembly of Oregon HB 11 approved February 23 1901 requires sale at public auction of lands with tax certificates issued over two years ago. If Sheriff of Lane County fails to convey title by year end and a court deems the Sheriff deed invalid, buyers receive a refund of purchase price less any redemption amounts, with a warrant issued. By order of the Court this 6th day of July 1901.
Ex County Judge John C Summer dies at his Prineville home Wednesday. Born in Indiana September 1, 1838, he moved to Arkansas then Oregon. He served in Lane Linn and Crook counties, was Crook County judge from 1880 to 1944, leaving a widow and four children.
Professor Garner narrates Nellie the monkey learning to open a pocket match safe. Nellie uses a wall, teeth, then a block of wood to strike the spring, finally opening the box and expressing delight. The tale illustrates clever curiosity and problem solving in a young ape.
A Boer named Abel Erasmus boasted of inciting chiefs against England during Wolseley’s ISTO campaign against Sekukuni. Wolseley vowed Erasmus would hang if found aiding rebellion. A later visitor came to request execution, but the hanging was postponed by Sir Henry Brackenbury.
An alderman’s follower sought to force a newsdealer from a prime location under the elevated railroad stairs. An order to show cause followed, but the dealer resisted, and a complaint was filed. It notes the stand remains and has been replaced by a bigger one.
The text recalls Sir Frederick Gore-Ouseley asking a friend for a London address by a door scraper’s sharp note and then knocking doors until finding the right house. It also cites snowy days in Dublin, Moscow temperatures, and Iceland weather tidbits alongside miscellaneous phrases about life and coat buttons.
A London Mail report debunks popular beliefs about chloroform and ether used in crime. It explains that inducing unconsciousness during sleep is rare and requires skilled technique, usually taking five to eight minutes. The piece notes many accusations of chloroforming are false and describes proper medical administration methods.
A stout Edinburgh walker asked two messenger boys at a gateway if she could pass into a private road. One boy, after a sly glance, whispered he could not tell but suggested she try, noting he had seen a horse and cart go through recently.
Teddie slept in a big bed with his mother during a cold winter night. He refused to move aside, saying it was cold everywhere he wasn’t, as his mother suggested.
A promotional notice advertises the Monthly World Magazine from New York World, offering free sample copies and a special subscription deal via the GUARD of Eugene Oregon. It touts quality content, illustrations, and celebrity portraits, inviting readers to request a sample by postcard and to address orders to GUARD in Lane County.
Warning about dangerous catarrh ointments containing mercury. The ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by FJ Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio, claiming blood contact and systemic effects. Endorsers warn buyers to seek genuine products and mention testimonials and low price.
It dazzles the world with Dr King's New Discovery for consumption and related illnesses. Advertises it as the quickest, surest cure for coughs colds whooping cough and throat ailments with guaranteed satisfaction or refund. Sold by WoL DeLeno in 60 cent and $1 bottles, trial bottle free.
A Lexington Kentucky man named M A Hogarty suffered a yellow hue changing his skin and eyes. After failing with top doctors he used Electric Bitters for stomach liver and kidney issues and reports complete recovery after two bottles. Sold by W L DeLano.
Medford Mail reports Ek Ewegeao, manager of the Medford brewing and ice plant, visited Ashland on business. Mr Ehwegan previously owned a city bookstore, adding to a series of local business notes and health claims.
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