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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1902
Page
9
A quirky collection of observations from the Eugene Weekly Guard column, noting a Kentucky strike avoided by Bell Bros, Boer War quips, and social musings. It lists census world population estimates around 1.5 billion, mentions Dr Parkhurst on souls, Fergus County sapphires misnamed as diamonds, and proposes terms for wireless telegrams such as atmospherogram and aerogram.
A long excerpt discusses bank note contagion and public caution, then shifts to social manners and business ethics. It notes a Massachusetts firm offering redress for errors, praises the Young Men’s Christian Association’s Harlem and downtown expansions, and comments on aging in occupations. It closes with a trade summary showing exports at 1.465 billion, Britain and Germany as top buyers, and a Europe-wide slow mood.
The article notes American exports to China rising by over 7.1 million, reaching a peak, while Germany’s purchases decline by about 15 million. Mexico buys slightly less than 1900, Canada and South Africa show gains, and Japan falls by 5.3 million. A table lists major customers over 20 million in purchases, including France, Belgium, Mexico, and the Netherlands, with details on other regions and totals. It also includes social commentary on Miss Susan B. Anthony’s marriage views and a critique of her theory on women’s intellect and matrimony.
Bayonne Times reports a South American mineral called Beckoe red albumen said to boost hens egg production. Druggists doubt existence, but buyers can obtain it at high cost from Beckoe near Buenos Aires. Claims include hens laying seven eggs daily, though skepticism remains about the mineral’s true effect.
Jerome K. Jerome writes in New York News about why David Copperfield endures. He recalls beloved characters Peggotty Micawber Dora and Traddles, praising plain tale simplicity and the literature that follows life’s sadness across generations.
An American who ran a sugar plantation in Cuba recounts losing $15,000 after signing contracts that obliged him to honor about two hundred saints days and other holidays. He explains how the calendar repeatedly halted work, costing him a third of time and money before learning the costs of Cuba’s holiday law.
A Baltimore News reflection questions if kisses among women are really declining noting historical salutes among kinfolk and neighbors. It traces shifts to cheek kisses and ultimately handshakes as public decorum evolves, suggesting femininity favors a restrained but sincere greeting in current society.
From William Shakespeare to Walter Scott and Wordsworth, the passage lists notable authors whose names start with W or include W. It also mentions W names like Emerson, Holmes, Whitman, Thackeray, and many more, cited by Ladies' Home Journal as a retrospective.
The article notes the decline of handwritten letters as shorthand and typewriters dominate. It cites a successful newspaper owner who hasn’t written a letter in seven years despite heavy correspondence, and observes ministers like Lord Salisbury and Arthur Balfour still writing or preferring personal effort. It highlights Chamberlain favoring telegraph for conveying opinions.
An archaeologist argues the oldest evidence of civilization lies in the mirror. The Japanese and Coreans mastered making mirrors over 2,500 years ago, while Chinese records show brass copper or silver mirrors used for more than 4,000 years. De Morgan notes a second dynasty Egyptian mirror about 5,000 years old, and Akkad and Nipur sources reveal burnished metal glasses admired by their people long before the Christian era.
Tommy asks for two pieces of pie at noon. Ma agrees and cuts the piece in two. The exchange is framed by a local constraint on consistency and a quip about love and indifference.
Vera confronts Seaton over a secret past as a locked door yields to chance. A second man, Lord Shelton, enters Vera’s orbit, while Seaton clashes with rivals and Miss Butler’s circle, as dramatic tension peaks and a confrontation looms.
Tom Peyton confesses love for Griselda in a garden encounter. Seaton Dysart learns of Vera and Griselda’s planned visit to Lady Riversdale at The Friars and must navigate family consent. Vera meets two nieces at Riversdale Hall, where curiosity about Seaton grows amid the unfolding engagement hints.
In a theatrical exchange at The Friars Peyton reappears after four days abroad amid suspicions of Seaton spying on Griselda and Vera. Seaton confronts Vera and Griselda, confessing long‑held love and condemnation, while Vera accuses Seaton of watching her, raising dramatic tension in this chapter excerpt.
A Manila Letter in Leslie's Weekly recounts a Philippine classroom manuscript that reduces the United States to a brief Q and A lesson. It notes geography, government, major rivers and mountains, capitals, and religion, illustrating a limited, colonial-era view of America.
A barefaced man with a baby and a woman on Lexington avenue attract attention as a streetcar halt leads to a tense exchange. The conductor attempts to take the infant, but the man with the baby refuses, declaring he has two and steering the situation as the car continues.
A renowned physicist warns that people over 30 should avoid milk and eggs. He argues these foods form tissue structures and accelerate aging, noting life expectancy gains before 30 but no improvement afterward. He suggests the diet should match the eater's age to preserve vitality.
A Pick Me Up excerpt portrays a French shop, a Briton and the proprietor exchanging polite banter about language. The proprietor apologizes for the accent and explains the difficulty of understanding the Parisian speech.
Foreign and French capital invest in the principal rail lines of Spain, while British interests own many shorter routes. Ea holds leading mining stakes in key areas, signaling major foreign involvement in Spanish transport and resources.
Central Asian railroad manager TM announces a harem car intended to serve desires of passengers. The latticed windowed car is reportedly constructed for the Fat Bokhara route to meet traveler preferences.
A fragmented quotation discusses gratitude and the proverb about an ungrateful man. It also notes a rule stating the world population grows by about ten percent each decade. The text reads as a literary aside with a dated tone and no clear event or identifiable source.
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