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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1900
Page
4
The account recalls the 1836 Alamo battle where 2000 Mexicans attacked a small Texan garrison. Colonel Travis and Davy Crockett fell as Texans fought to the last, delaying the siege for hours. Mexican losses reached about 2,000 dead and 300 wounded, with fierce hand to hand combat and no quarter given.
The Register notes a German contact via Messrs Men Dricke and Eakin of the First National Bank asking if the 1890 election will favor free silver or good sound money. He has thousands tied up in the valley and wonders if he should call it in. The piece discusses interest rates, US vs Germany, and implications for monetary policy and growers’ prices.
A resigned speaker reports fatigue and back pain as work loses joy. She suspects stomach issues and rising blood toxins threaten health, urging a cure through medicine claimed to restore digestion and strength. The piece endorses a patent remedy with phrases promising health and happiness.
Analysis notes a German resident with loans asking if the US will choose free silver or sound money in the coming election. It cites 1899 October money totals and argues gold coinage is a small, vault-locked portion, suggesting loan repayment or conversion to Germany. It accuses a party of opposing gold and claims gold owners influence policy.
Fragmentary notes describe a death investigated by a jury and an inquest. The text is garbled but suggests a natural cause finding with incomplete evidence and missing documents. Authorities appear to have pursued an inquest but details remain obscure.
A fragment notes pale lips and weak nerves from astemia and urges a remedy to enrich the blood. Scott and Kowwe, chemists of Nes, offer a druggiate called fewtrom as the suggested treatment.
Special to the Gasmo Bean reports that the foreign settlement in Pekin was entirely destroyed by fire. Japanese dispatches confirm the evacuation of the diplomatic corps and the burning of Teloteiu settlement amid tensions with China.
An advertise fragment lists butter and wool prices, dried prunes, flour, and poultry, with medical claims and a remedy guarantee by W L Delano. It mentions various measurements and percentages and describes symptoms and remedies in a terse, promotional style.
Special to the yard news notes cargoes higher and firm readings across markets. New York closes firm around 55 cents, with June 20 reports from Curacao and San Francisco showing wheat steady to very firm. Portland brokers quote street prices near 1.15 for wheat, reflecting broad upward momentum.
Notice to owner to remove property occupancy and comply within 10 days from Lom ame wero tides not rebery rowua. City Conect ordinances require surety or penalties set by Urdloaner, Dused at Kagan Oregon this 14th day of Jame 200, J. 8. SPELes. City Marshal.
Lakeview resumes rebuilding after fire damages five brick buildings. City officials announce new business head appointment amid summer plans and community events. People庆 celebrate the 4th of July, while preparations begin for a May 22 observance. Fire department reports progress on rebuilding efforts.
Machinery for sale includes a 2 horse Advaner traction implement and a 12 horse Advance separator. Viewable at the Oley Z Aguewalt place, two miles west of Irving. Terms of minimum cost or notes with approved credit. Call for details.
University of Oregon invites bids for a sewer project. Bids due by 3 p m on June 4 1900 at the office of J J Walton. Plans and specifications available for viewing. Board of Regents reserves the right to reject any or all bids. By order of the Board. 8H FRIENDLY, Chairman Ex-Com.
Martha Mulligan invites Oregon pioneers to a lecture by Prof Young on the Literature of Oregon History at Else's ball Saturday June 15 in the evening.
A dubious claim about a laxative product browning Browoine Tab Lets with a promise of refunds if it fails to cure. The note mentions E.W. Girove and a new box label but the text is fragmented and unclear about the remedy or outcomes.
Native Sons and Daughters invites members to Prof Young's talk on Early Oregon History and Oregon Spirit on June 23. Notices report quartz creek gold findings, timber stakes near Eugene, census completion in Eugene, Lucky Boy mining stamp plans, a 60 acre logging acreage for sale, and a birth announcement describing a healthy newborn boy weighing one and a half pounds at birth.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Groves Tasteless Chill and an Lemen Syrup. It reads as a nonsensical market or product note with mentions of cents. No clear event, date, or identifiable organizations are readable.
Kaine & Company at Eugene tannery seeks tan bark. 29 cords required and price stated as eight per record.
Tile for sale advertised with inquiry to J K Campbell at Guaxup office. Local notes report election contests open for 30 days, no action yet by Mr Knox. Rev T B Ford returns from Willamette University commencement to Eugene. Prof BR Jake travels to Paris for cultural testing and will. A Willamette trip funds of 54100 allocated for the journey. Charley Rederend active in athletics expansion at University. Harvests and furniture news from Verstille, Pendleton region described. Fire precaution updates and winter preparations noted. Janes A Carter wins $667 prize from the San Francisco Weekly Examiner for Parise trip, with costs detailed.
Judge Hamilton denies the motion by plaintiffs led by G G Warner to recall the execution issued pending appeal in the Roseburg Review June 2 report. The ruling leaves the pending appeal unresolved and maintains the existing stay until further order.
The Women of Woodcraft at Hoseburg district convention voted to bold the next district meeting two years hence at Mugene, pending approval by the board of tnanweerrs.
It is rumored that O F Knox will contest the election of H KR Kiveatd as county judge. A personal injury anecdote follows, describing a hip sprain and rheumatism, with a testimonial for Chamberlain's Pain Balm curing half a bottle and endorsement for sale by W. L. DeLano.
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