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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1902
Page
5
Dr Ford urges old soldiers to vote as they fought together. The piece argues intelligent men vote from principle and questions prejudice in voting. It notes the war ended thirty seven years ago and calls soldiers to base choices on current issues.
The US Geological Survey report of March 8 notes most Florida streams begin in large springs with exceptionally clear water. Some springs form sizeable lakes, others feed bold streams. Water clarity allows seeing minute objects at the bottom. crystal water surges from limestone beds. One spring marks Odawaha River head and navigation, with steamboats docking at a regular landing. The outflow river is about 60 feet wide.
A discussion on horse care vs. other pets ends with Harvard University ending its veterinary department due to lack of students. The essay contrasts owner affection for small domestic animals with the limited concern shown for cattle and horses when they are disabled, noting the university's remark on abandoning a department once adopted.
The article argues Field Marshal Wolseley loses reputation and his command without leaving London. It blames his perceived incompetence in gauging Boer strength, wrongly assuming 50 000 troops would suffice, while Britain deployed over 250 000. The piece notes his replacement by Lord Roberts as the consequence.
The Oregon supreme court issued five decisions Monday reversing the lower court in every case. The writer notes it would be interesting if some circuit judges could sit in judgment on the cost of final appeal, which is now final for state courts.
Lady Mary Wortley Montague, renowned English authoress, commented with scathing tone that Adam ate the apple like a glutton and then revealed it like a scheming informer.
An extended testimonial touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a prenatal aid reducing childbirth pain and improving vitality. It claims happy mothers yield healthy children and praises Golden Medical Discovery for a child's convulsions, plus Pleasant Pellets as a top laxative for women.
Railroads shift to Kentucky for ties after Michigan forests are cut. Portland officials report about three thousand home seekers, driven by storms, now traveling by rail to Western Washington and Oregon seeking new homes.
General Miles sought permission to command in the Philippines but President Roosevelt and his advisers disliked the idea fearing it could open a path to the White House.
Pleasant Hill items dated March 19 1902 report moves and actions of residents. P L Bristow and family occupy the Kelley residence. Elliott Brose takes the store. Oran Davie and John Berwick go to Wendling to work for the tooth Kelly Co.
Willie Hayden from Wendling has been clerking in the store. Mr Duval foreman of the Lucky Boy mine visits with his family. Wm Brooks teaches at Davis school and passed through Thurston. H B Rhodes left for upper McKeezie to work on a log drive. Delmer Hayden and Danman Needhans left for California seeking work. A Hakp Case.
In March and April the Canadian Pacific Railway and Soo Line offer reduced fares to North Pacific Coast points from St Paul and Chicago with similar cuts from eastern cities. The route positions itself as a pioneer immigration line to the West. Prospective settlers from the East are invited to send names and addresses for eastern reps to provide full information about Oregon resources and trip arrangements. Contact F P Johnson, CPR, 142 Third Street, Portland, Oregon.
General Otis told the senate committee on the Philippines yesterday that the war as war had ceased yet about sixty thousand soldiers remain on guard there. The ongoing deployment continues to run up a sizable expense for the government.
The British war sloop Condor sailed from Victoria on December 2 bound for Honolulu with 130 aboard and no word or trace since. Families wait with sorrow for the ship that may never return.
Hooter returns from Southern California to Creswell. Lawrence Hunter falls at Hakerefield. TS Pringle works in Moro during summer. Perpetus motion machine under construction in Creswell to boost prominence. Wilhelm's coal mine boosts local economy and Stanton's dwell adds to importance. Watchers appeal for repair drop at Dr J M Valkmar's shop. M R Janney guarantees quality. J Lindsay limited hunting. LD Scarbrough plans 45 more prune acres, aiming for county’s largest and best cared orchard. Bill McCord is rolling Parsons' body and intends to plant corn on Parsons’s rented ground.
March 19 item notes gardening postponement. Birth announced for the wife of B F Guiley in Trent a daughter. mother and child reportedly doing well while Ben regains balance. Mrs Cain is very low and death expected soon. Clay Parker returns from Wendling with a badly mashed band and will go back Saturday. Primary set for Saturday March 20 with registration available then. Social at Trent Saturday night advertised. Mesers Al and Ira Higgings have gone to Northern California to work in a logging camp. Rea.
Ad promoting Dr King’s New Life Pills claim tireless workers benefit, curing torpid liver jaundice biliousness fever and ague. They banish sick headache drive out malaria never gripe or weaken taste nice work wonders. 25c at W L De Lano’s.
A Morgan ton Tennessee parent, CD Isbill, reports a horrible outbreak of large sores on his daughter’s head that developed into scald head. Bucklen’s Arnica salve completely cured her, claimed as a guaranteed remedy for eczema, salt rheum, pimples, sores, ulcers, and piles. Available for 25 cents at WL DeLano’s.
From Saturday evening to Monday morning Chicago cooled sharply by fifty degrees. If Eugene’s forecast morning high is forty above zero, Chicago would need ten below by tomorrow evening to match the record, a drastic change that would not kill Oregonians but would feel very bad.
For sale notices advertise one of the choicest residences on Willamette street in Eugene with call to contact TN Segar at Hotel Eugene for details. Also advertised is the Springfield Hotel described as a money maker with contact J M Woods in Springfield Oregon.
Property listing for rent 440 acres total with 50 acres cultivated 10 acres in orchard located one and a half miles from Walterville Oregon Contact EM Bowerman Walterville Oregon for details.
Two Kentucky stock jacks offered for 1902 season at Creswell area. English coach horse, 5 years old, 1450 pounds. Tand jack 11 years old, 900-1000 pounds. Mares in pasture, fees insured at $8. Authority: Robert Scamutz, Creswell, Oregon.
Notice is hereby given that the following warrants will be paid on presentation at my office on and after March 5, 1902. Interest will cease March 5th, 1902. From registered number 1 to 49 inclusive, dated March 1st, 1902. AS PATTERSON, County Treasurer.
Two mares, one gray with blind left eye and one light colored with white face, came to a farm about February 1. Owner can reclaim by paying all charges. Horse owner listed as H Rebmen, location one mile south of Lweileyn post office.
Portland Telegram notes Senator Hanna voices satisfaction at Simon's defeat asserting he never established rapport with Simon. He remarks Simon is not easily influenced, describing the Oregon senator as a self driven worker and resistant to being “worked.”
An old advertisement notes Grove's Tasteless Chas Tovic as iron and quinine in tasteless form and includes a no cure no pay offer. It mentions a two cypher incubator promoted by Chase Miller in Monroe Oregon as a market leading device.
The Electric Light Co invites proposals for old growth body fir wood in lots of 50 to 500 cords to be delivered at the plant next summer. Address proposals to Jas F Robinson, Supt, Eugene, Ore, Bear at le.
Ad for F L Chambers & Bro promoting free reairing of Deering Bincer heads if brought in before March 15. Also touts cough relief products Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with No Cure No Pay 25 cents. Includes fruit tree spray advice and supplies with ready mixed spray material and pumps.
An old patent medicine advertises Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a remedy for malaria chills and fever with a no cure no pay offer priced at five hundred.
A terse exchange recalls a lyric about wasteful spending as a speaker laments living costs. The remark frames personal finance as a squandered burden, describing annual expenses as excessive and ill advised.
We extend sincere thanks to kind friends for aid and sympathy at our daughter's beside and burial. CJ Smrrs andp Fawity.
An ad fragment lists beet sugar at twenty pounds for 1.00 and one hundred pounds for 4.75 from Billy Department Store. Source text is incomplete but shows a retail price offer for granulated sugar.
Advert shows Laxative Bromo Quinine Tableta sold by draggists with refund promise if ineffective. Signature of E W Groove on each box. includes errant references and a 1902 dated note about a birth and reward for information in Thurston Oregon.
In Eugene travelers can find new beds and freshly papered and painted rooms at the Courthouse Lodging House. The rooms feature clean floors without old carpets and bright Brus sels carpet rugs at each bed, located just back of the courthouse.
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