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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1900
Page
7
A terse sales note invites customers to grab available items while stocks endure, signaling limited quantity and ongoing availability. It implies a time-limited offer without specifying products, locations, or dates. The message centers on urgency to purchase before supplies run out.
Fragmented local page notes show F L Chambers advertising groceries hardware buggies eyeglasses and mowers with entries on Miss Rosalie Friendly and Victor Holt illness. Pendleton court news references Iris murder case affirmation and Bain wagon line. runaway boys unlocated. Deering mowers and binders touted. Texan booted for bullfight.
Special to the Guard from London reports that fearsome dispatches from Pekin's legations indicate missionaries have been killed at Shanghai. Earl Li holed up in Shanghai arsenal for safety amid rioting and lawlessness near Ai Yuen Fu. Some missions destroyed, others evacuated, with ongoing danger to survivors. London maintains skepticism toward Conger’s message while noting no new developments in 24 hours. Boers win again as Lord Roberts cites British repulse at Bethlehem with 50 casualties.
In Indianapolis on July 25 the National Democracy voted unanimously against fusing with the anti-imperialist movement and rejected a plan to field a gold Democratic ticket. The session featured a counterpoint by W D Haldeman, Louisville Courier Journal owner, who urged support for William Jennings Bryan and criticized compromise on currency. A third-ticket option received only one vote in its favor. An advertisement for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure followed.
Deputy Sheriff attached the Capital Soap Works plant and 15,000 pounds of soap in Eugene. The suit by Frederika Muths against Chas A Muthe and J H Wassaman seeks $1,062.50 plus interest and costs for loans, oats, and team hire dating from 1900. Plaintiffs are represented by PH and WJ D Arcy.
Drum mers and hotelmen impacted by Republican trust policy plan meetings nationwide in support of Bryan and Stevenson. Commercial Travellers and Hotelmen's Anti-Trust League directors authorize aggressive action with Buffalo hosting the first rally tonight and others to follow in major cities across states.
Mesere Strachey and party report ten claims in the new McKeesle mining district east of the Blue River, near Fall Creek, with prospects indicating strong future development. They expect interest to grow, anticipate a five stamp mill this fall, and note widespread miners' ore indicating rich values across the range, signaling a coming mining center.
Lane county superintendent announces a series of exams at the high school funding site old court house. tests cover penmanship spelling history algebra reading geography physiology civil government and other teaching subjects for county papers first second and third grade certificates with sessions from August 5 to August 11 in Eugene Oregon dated July 26 1900.
Chambers announces a second story added to the Willamette street block fronting 60 feet with 90 feet depth. The front remodel, a wide stair to the north side, and space for CL Winter’s gallery on second floor are planned. Winter expects occupancy by October 1 and more downtown buildings are being discussed.
Michael C Collings a Peontone banker and lifelong Republican announced he will support William J Bryan for president. He cannot stand the imperialistic policy of the McKinley administration. Collings a former legislator says Bryan’s imperialism stance is the most important issue before the people.
San Francisco hosts a massed U S military gathering for Orient duty with Battery D joining Batteries A I and O of the Third Heavy Artillery as four batteries prepare to sail with the Fourth Cavalry on July 28. Troop H of the Ninth Cavalry arrives completing the concentration. Eighteenth Infantry companies A C D E return from Manila to Presidio then head to Montana. Recruitment climbs to seven daily, with 16 corpses from the Philippines interred at the National Cemetery.
A Burgettstown liveryman testimonial describes severe night stomach pains. After buying Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from Miller McCurdy's drug store, one dose relieved symptoms, prompting praise and insistence on stocking the remedy at home and in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania.
The teachers institute begins at the court house on Monday July 30. Promises unusual interest with ablest state instructors. The course follows the State Course of Study and covers several high school branches. Attendance is required by law for all teachers. Teachers and friends of public schools invited. Music will be a daily feature. Oregon educators will speak on topics of interest.
George D Williame of Manchester Michigan recounts freeing a wife from years of helplessness by using two bottles of Electric Bitters. He says the remedy cures nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backaches and dizziness and offers it as a godsend to weak sickly run-down people. Each bottle is guaranteed and sold for 50 cents by W L Delano druggist.
A distorted ad-like passage touts a new recipe for a “mebe jee cevilry” with claims of rapid, easy preparation using a “kind of cuenomis cot.” It praises Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a long-standing, unmatched cure for indigestion and related ailments, urging readers to ensure a revenue stamp on the bottle. The Roseburg item notes Leander Bros show arriving by wagon, tents set on vacant lots for an Odd Fellows ball, a six-horse band wagon and a sparse town turnout.
The Pleasant Hill Christian Church will celebrate its fiftieth anniversary on August 4 and 5 1900 with a basket dinner on the grounds. An invitation is extended to old pioneers. August 1 services include a sermon by P R Burnett at 11 o'clock a m then KU Cynbee at 4 pm. DC Kelleme preaches at 11 am and a short church history follows the sermon at 2 pm.
A laboring man must pay 90 cents per 50 pound sack of flour while the farmer earns only 45 cents per bushel of wheat. The excerpt highlights the disparity in pricing within the flour and grain trade dating to July 26 1900.
A report on the Oregon Fore association for the quarter ending March 30 1900 notes rapid growth and steady local retention of funds. The association currently has insurance in force totaling 7 605 254 with a net gain over the past three months exceeding 675 000. It paid 23 losses in the quarter and saved members 17 715 58 compared with board rates. For further details contact K George agent Springfield Oregon.
Mrs George Lovg of New Straitsville Ohio credits Dr King s New Discovery with curing a long lasting cough that kept her awake at night After one bottle she was cured and the remedy also cured Mr Long of a severe pneumonia The medicine is advertised as a sure cure for throat chest and lung troubles with guaranteed results and free trial bottles at W L DeLano s drug store.
Fragmentary postoffer notice listing multiple names with charges of one cent for letters and instructions to use state when advertised. Readers urged to call for belongings and mail, with partial names including Clark, Harold, Mossie Dowell, Mitchell, Patterson and others.
An advertisement touts a tasteless chill tonic named Draggisted Grooves, claiming it treats chills malaria and hilicuwnes. It promotes the product as pleasant to take, likening it to lemon syrup.
Sodaville note says Reverend J F Claysomb is improving in health and will likely return to his city home Saturday, accompanied by his wife Mrs Withrow of Eugene who has been visiting the springs. A man recounts hip injury from lifting boxes and credits Chamberlain's Pain Balm for relief. It is offered by W L DeLano.
A dated medicinal claim promises rapid relief for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. The ad notes refunds if not effective and carries E. W. Grove signature on each box.
The annual gathering of the Young People's Christian Union of the United Presbyterian church of North America began in Denver Colorado with delegates from every state and territory. An estimated 100 visitors are present including speakers from New York Pennsylvania Ohio Illinois Iowa Wisconsin and California. The meeting resumes Monday evening with a program of addresses and discussions.
An elderly account of a whooping cough epidemic and a household remedy, Norwood House proprietor Jobn E nlford reports relief using Chamberisin's Conch Remedy for croup. The product is offered for sale by WL DeLano.
Eugene awakens to commerce as a proposal advances to build a substantial Blue River mining district road. A $5,000 fund is proposed from Eugene to the district, with Linn County pledging $5,000 and the Lucky Boy company contributing to push road construction. Businessmen seek county action to secure trade and development, with subscriptions to be published.
An old medical patent style notice claims deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube mucosa and argues for constitutional cures rather than local applications. It touts Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills, offering circus jars and a money reward for cure claims, with Toledo, O. origin and local druggists as sellers.
Reports from farming districts indicate army cut worms are on the increase. W Hurst of Aurora notes worms feeding on hop vine leaves but expect no damage unless they attack blossoms later. Farmers report heavy hay yields and many fields of spry wheat show promise of a strong harvest.
It saved his leg says PA Danforth of LaGrange Ga. after six months of a frightful roaning sore. Becklen’s Arnica Salve cured in ten days. Also advertised for wounds burns boils pain or piles. Cure guaranteed. Sold by W L DeLano, druggist. Experience is the best teacher. Sonner’s Koglieh Remedy offered for coughs colds and croup. immediate relief promised or refund.
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