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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1903
Page
9
A mixed colonial style column parades gossip and opinions on divorce cases, royal birth antics, and social fashions. It notes German Empress dressmaking in Paris, Dreyfus talk, and a satire on judges, while listing headlines about crime, press censorship debates, and public morals.
The piece argues that youth has long been a driver of achievement and reform. It cites historical figures from Fox and Pitt to Mozart and Napoleon to illustrate that young age does not hinder greatness. It urges modern youth to seize opportunities in industry and peace, challenging naysayers and gossip about youth.
Two bright men attended a lecture on mind phenomena and fraud. A bottle claimed to hold a powerful chemical test odor was shown. One Missouri guest detected no odor, another claimed scent before the bottle proved to contain only distilled water, ending the demonstration.
A New York Sun feature recalls a claim attorney encounters a racing to sue a railroad. A man from the wreck scene seeks damages for a relative injured, asks about death payouts, and negotiates with ferry and railroad firms. The tale highlights the oddities of claims culture and lawyer fees.
In J W Wells's Three Thousand Miles Through Ras a native shopkeeper in a remote settlement continually inspected a traveler's belongings. He finally tested a bottle of spirits of ammonia, sniffed it, gasped I am dying, and after cold water and back slaps recovered, never touching the traveler's items again.
A Pittsburg Dispatch quip contrasts marital chatter with shaving, joking about learning in marriage after eight years. It then pivots to a joke about a wooden legged man and ends by noting that actions speak louder than words in aiding the poor.
Princess Lieven's letters unveil a vivid portrait of King William IV as a lively, impulsive monarch who changes schemes and uniforms, dismisses cooks, crowds streets in public, teases ministers, and enjoys court rituals. The public adores his frank style, while Wellington notes a new dynasty.
At the Astor House Senator John W. Daniel recounts a Civil War story about a James River pupil whose name reflects mixed loyalties. The boy says his legal name might be Jetson Davis Huggins or Alm Lincoln Huggins, while family and neighbors call him Mose amid a family dispute echoed by local observers.
An old item notes a unique power source at St Augustine Florida reportedly drawing energy directly from an artesian well. The quirky claim cites widespread belief among card players that it is acceptable to cheat on low stakes.
White Hand, captured by Natchez, faces the Great Sun and Stung Serpent. The chieftain denounces white encroachment, urges a perilous mission, and the youth swears to guard a vow rather than reveal secrets. An old man escorts him back to the cell after a tense exchange about faith and fate.
Two men travel with a Little Sun object. Coquilla, disguised by a red skin mask, leads her lover to Stung Serpent’s temple house. The oblong dwelling uses rough timber walls cemented with clay moss and a reed roof. Great Sun and wives greet White Hand. To be continued.
A Scottish tale recounts dreams of a house that mirrors a real Highlands residence. A wife described rooms in detail before seeing them in reality. The house’s haunted bedroom and a coincidental meeting with the owner provoke talk of second sight and uncanny parallels.
In the Natchez prison White Hand receives the princess Coqualla who reveals her father plans to kill him unless he marries her. She professes love and asks him to speak truthfully, questioning whether the marriage would be for love or merely to save his life. He contemplates the offer and their fate together.
A Maine man fired at a loon for over an hour on a thinly iced pond in Lincoln County. The bird dodged every shot by diving and only died next morning when ice allowed approach. The letter argues the loon's escapes are unsurprising given light speed and ball travel times.
A tattered compilation of carol stanza fragments and minstrel era refrains, including Reginald Heber themes and Dixie era songs. The text blends sacred holiday lines with verses about a southern United States setting and nostalgic regional tunes.
A Philadelphia physician recalls a midnight patient visit where a daunting escort followed her home and tried to force her to continue on foot. She details fear, a crowded grim room, and a nocturnal chase as she sought safety. The tale frames gendered danger in a rough city block.
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