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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1902
Page
5
Deteter reports a series of local events including Parker and Sweet visitations, a move of Rev Mrs Sweet Gas, and a public tax dispute involving Ira Milard of Wisconsin. The piece notes road-improvement payments by nonresidents and a March 21 social at Treat with plans for a community program and good time.
A reader questions the United States war in the Philippines and moral grounds for conquest, comparing it to Britain’s actions in South Africa, and cites figures on troops and costs to argue for or against imperial policy. The piece invokes notions of equality and government by consent, asking readers to reflect on national conduct and principles.
New Yorkers consider a London style plan to tame intoxication by forming a large corporation to buy select saloons and run them with restaurants under strict legality. The aim is to attract patrons with respectable, pure goods while addressing social crowds and temperance reformer responses.
The Lane County Republican convention faces a clash over veteran candidates for county treasurer. The Register lists Geo f Craw J T Rowland and Frank Keimer as contenders, predicting vote splitting so no veteran may secure the nomination. The piece notes tally debates and bouquet-throwing as contenders seek the “old soldier” vote.
The text records a 1901 Minneapolis speech by Vice-President Roosevelt criticizing trusts and the need to regulate industry. It argues for preserving individual property while fostering development, warning against altering state and national attitudes toward wealth and corporate power.
The readable fragment describes a routine where worms gather in cupboards and a street food or bake house context is implied. It mentions bread quality and the appearance of spoiled or stuffed sections, with uncertain references to people and places. The text is garbled and lacks clear events or identities.
A fragmented passage contrasts seasoned captains of industry with a rising idol, noting a decline in respect for traditional leaders. The text hints at shifting power structures and public deference as new figures gain prominence.
The text argues against subsidies, noting the public would fund it while builders and owners gain. It criticizes laws that enrich a few, parallels Andrew Carnegie, and defends letting wealth stay with the laboring people who create it.
A Eugene citizen weighs building a first class hotel at 35000 dollars, but experts warn such ventures in small towns demand at least 75000 dollars and yield little profit. They caution the hotel as real estate, though it can greatly advertise a town.
A distressed report says sixteen ships and fifteen torpedo boats lie in ordinary at present, unable to be supplied with officers and crews. Annapolis will graduate its senior class two months early and current officers will be reassigned to cruising duty, highlighting a breakdown in Navy Department staffing and greater annual government losses than the pay for needed men.
A Silverton Marion county girl sues a local farmer for fifteen thousand dollars claiming special damages for lost sleep appetite and wedding plans plus ten thousand for wrecked peace of mind. The plaintiff asserts the amount reflects the harm from the refused marriage promise.
Thorsten tems. Maret 1 reports Mraeed Mre Rath from Eugece visiting with son R W Rath and family. Day ton Oregon Mr Devore and Neteaska Mr Bishop visit Wm Pratt family. Mr Gray returns to Recess City after visiting Mere J Ho eower. J Ford family from Tillamook City visits Thurston Jami Camp Creek now in contact with central Eugene as telegraph line connected to river line.
An advertisement extols Dr Hing's New Life Pills as a cure for torpid liver, jaundice, biliousness, fever and ague. It claims to beat sick headache, drive out malaria, and never gripe. Sold at WL De Lano's Drug Store.
The Electric Light Co seeks proposals for old growth timber or wood up to 500 cords to be delivered to the plant next summer. Address proposals to Jas F Rowinson Sopt Eugene Ore.
A murdered man was found two days later among the remnants of stemed horse six miles south of Tacoma. The head had been severed and lay two feet away from the body in a grisly discovery reported from Tecoms, Washington, on March 10.
A note of thanks is offered by JB Dammond to the Women of Woodcraft and friends who attended the funeral of his beloved wife. The message acknowledges heartfelt support during the loss and expresses deep appreciation for the community’s presence and assistance.
Twenty pounds of best grandsied eager for one dollar. One hundred pounds offered at four dollars and seventy five cents. Ax BrLy DerastTwent Srome.
A fragmentary 19th century listing details contracts for 1000 pounds of hemp growths and payments for picking in Leone county and a sale of crops. Also documented are multiple real estate transfers including land parcels in Florence and adjacent counties, with names such as Else and Chae stalberg, W C and Kate Yorus, and John J Cassidy listed among buyers and successors.
During March and April the Casebian Pacific Railway and Boo Life offer new row rates to North Pacific Coast destinations. From St Paul 25 dollars and from Chicago with east equivalents. The line promotes immigration to Oregon. Contact F P Jobano F & PraA PR 142 Third for timetables and details.
A testimonial from Mrs Applegate of Alexandria describes nearly nonstop coughing at night during illness. After trying multiple medicines, three bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery, at one dollar per bottle, cured her cough and she gained strength. The remedy is offered with a money back guarantee at W L DeLano’s drug store.
Two Kentucky stock jacks for the 1902 season offered at Creeweil, Oregon near Pressant Hill road. One is an English coach horse, five years old, weighing about 14 pounds with foals insured and mares in pasture. Owner ROBERT SCAMUTZ.
A doctor from Morgan promotes a salve named Socklen's Arnies as a guaranteed remedy for skin sores, scald head, tetter, pimples, ulcers, and piles. The ad claims complete relief with a small cost and encourages purchase at WL DeLano's, noting the product's effectiveness for children.
A local ad notes that all Deering Bincer beads are repaired free if brought in before March 15 by FL Bamber & Bro. It mentions cheap remedies, a reform school transfer for a boy, and interior shop improvements by Mr Duss soon to be completed with new shelving and glass.
At a county central committee meeting on Wednesday the populist party of Wallowa county was unanimously dissolved. Members were urged to join the democratic party and all in attendance accepted an invitation to do so amid concurrent democratic meetings in the area.
For Rent. Stock sod fruit ranch, 440 scree, 10 acres in cultivation and 10 acres in orchard, located one mile and a half from Walterville. Call on or address E. Bowerman, Walterville, Oregon.
County Treasurer Paterson issues a notice that warrants registered numbers 1 to 4 percent will be paid on presentation at the treasury office on or after March 1 1902. Interest will cease March 5 1902. Dated March 1 1902.
Two mares wandered to the residence of H Rebmen one mile south of Lieweillyn poste office. One gray mare with a blind left eye and another light sorrel with a white face. Owner may claim by paying all charges.
A damaged OCR fragment references a person at a residence in Coyote and aOctober 1 event involving a one year old, with broken terms for a light or pay and several unreadable proper nouns and places.
The Courthouse Lodging House in Eugene offers clean new beds, freshly papered and painted rooms, and bright brushes for each bed. Floors are painted and free of dusty carpets with a fast back of the courthouse location.
An unreadable OCR fragment references a heavy forest, water cutting a stream, a lake, and lines of concrete or measurements. The text is garbled with missing context and names, offering no clear event or subject to report.
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