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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1904
Page
4
A century old column ridicules Joseph Smith and Senator Smoot over polygamy and religion, condemns the practice, and questions public sympathy. It critiques Roosevelt appointments, race, and insubstantial insanity arguments. A Santa Cruz pistol threat story and a German Africa murder release on insanity are noted, plus a Te xas senator quote.
A Harpers Weekly column argues for sparing the rod to avoid spoiling the child, noting children act from imperfect reasoning and that true sin emerges later. The piece contrasts parental humility with harsh discipline and critiques cruel hypocrisy in adults. It blends social admonition with moral counsel.
A fragmented Europe note discusses France and Britain in flux, noting republican veneer in France and internal Tory realignments. The brief hints at political change, uncertainty, and possible shifts in governance without detailing specific events or outcomes.
Senator McLaurie of Mississippi traces the phrase painting things red to mid state steamboat races. He recalls captains shouting for steamers to load coal and fire up the furnaces, creating a crimson glow seen for miles. The saying then signified a lively, energetic spree.
Senator Perkins of California asserts the United States navy ranks third in tonnage and combat value, noting one battleship equals many obsolete vessels used only for training and policing. He calls sending crews to fight on aged ships almost murder, citing the Santiago battle where Americans sank Spanish ships as a sharp example of the need for superior fighting ships.
The Baltimore News Co president rushed to New York as the great fire in Baltimore destroyed most of the city. He bought the Philadelphia Times plant and arranged extra line type and presses to equip a new Baltimore Nova operation. All News property burned, but no one is hurt. The paper boasted the largest circulation south of Philadelphia.
The Mormon church leader defends polygamy saying it keeps peace with his wives while flouting state law. The Oregon Daily Journal announces a Sunday morning edition starting March 20, noting its growth and status as Oregon’s best newspaper.
The famous cartoonist Davenport, famed for harsh Hanna cartoons in McKinley’s era, offers a new drawing to express national sympathy for Senator Hanna. Davenport declares Hanna’s career proves honesty fears no cartoon, praising his resilience and leadership as a national figure.
The Publishers' Press Association via the New York Times has secured the full war news service of the London Times, touted as the most complete. It enabled timely reporting of Japan's daring harbor blockade attempt at Port Arthur, benefiting the Daily Guard and other western papers of the Scripps-McRae Association.
Otto T. Larnard, class of 'T3, accused of treason for praising William H. Taft at a Yale Club dinner. He claimed Taft as plain Bill Taft and hinted Theodore Roosevelt seeks star status in the Republican firmament. The remark sparked criticism and questions about loyalty to the President.
The passage asserts the nation began the century with over 17 million schoolchildren, more than 15 million in public schools. It portrays children as well nourished, housed, and hopeful, implying opportunity stems from individual enterprise rather than wealth, birth, or social position, shaping national ideals.
The Czar anxiously wishes to go to the front and command Russian forces at the Yalu. The young heir may abandon palace comforts for camp life and display his belligerent qualities. Upon return he might reconsider universal peace and arbitration as the best means to settle disputes.
A writer argues that circuses rely on parade posters to draw crowds and that ending the parade could still yield strong attendance if profits rise on reduced receipts. The piece notes the carnival fleet and horses are largely tied to the parade, marking a significant investment in the spectacle.
Heir to a vast fortune eyes a Boston paper on Newspaper Row. Foundations for presses are underway and a Boston daily is expected on streets in April. A Hearst daily also is promised for St. Louis, creating a new metropolitan newspaper network.
Minnesota dairy officials warn the winter cold causes severe cattle losses and shortage of fuel for warm stables. W P Mcconnell, dairy and food commissioner, says the Southwest dairymen suffered a fatal shortage during the recent cold spell.
Arrangements are made for a bowling match between the Commercial Club of this city and the Alco Club of Albany on the evening of Wednesday March 16. It will be the third meeting between the teams with Albany having won the first two contests. The local club has shown improvement and hopes to win this time on their opponent’s home lanes.
Moray L. Applegate, a University of the Philippines veteran now at St. Louis, supervises placing Philippine exhibits for the World's Fair. He plans to visit his alma mater at commencement, returning to America after a successful foreign career and promising a warm reunion.
A marriage license was issued yesterday to Prof. A T Gingett, a Lane county resident now at Jefferson, and Miss Ella May Wing, both well known locally.
An analysis links nocturnal distress to digestion, arguing that a disordered stomach can disturb the body and mind. It cites Mrs. advice that stomach care helps sleep, and promotes Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach diseases and related weakness. A testimonial from Copenhaver of Mount Union, Pa., claims long-lasting relief after using the medicine and other products.
J K Neal, newly arrived from Kansas, leases the west room of E H Ingham's old opera house on East Ninth Street for a rack et store. Carpenters are installing shelving and alterations, the business to be ready in about a week. Neal bought part of stock in San Francisco with more ordered from the East to arrive after opening. Ninth Street gains another business, with more establishments appearing along the street.
O Tout, ex Guard reporter, will join the Morning Oregonian reportorial staff in Portland in a few days. He left the Telegram due to ill health which has somewhat improved. Immigrant families reached Lane County from Lexington Kentucky to settle. A board of inquiry ordered by the U S Commissary General reports that height is a substantial savory nutritious food.
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