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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1900
Page
2
Eugene City Guard parodies and social quips critique copyright talk, royal rumor, marriage norms, wartime mercy, and odd social observations. The column lampoons Victorian manners, bathhouse crime, street etiquette, and gendered expectations with terse, wry jibes across local life.
The legislature defeats a bill to prohibit seining and similar methods in border rivers amid strong opposition from seine fishermen arguing it harms mink and livelihood. It increases game and fish warden funding to 15000 with expanded enforcement powers while fears grow for fish supply and river restocking plans. The piece also notes the ongoing decline of the South African horse amid the Boer war with substantial horse losses projected monthly.
The piece discusses Boer War horse losses and British efforts to source 20 000 horses via 23 ships from New Orleans Buenos Aires and Australia with reports of a 30 000 horse contract in New York. It then shifts to Sterling Heilig interviewing Jules Verne about prophecies of submarines dirigibles automobiles and the social shift toward country living as urban dwellers seek greener pastures.
The Belgians, Austrians and Hungarian aristocracy figure as Princess Stephanie, widow of Archduke Rudolf, considers a second marriage to Count Elemer Qinyay. She gives up royal rank to wed a noble diplomat, leaving behind her daughter of 16. Etiquette and royal sentiment shadow the unions.
A 19th century sketch highlights California giant trees and lumber interests. The Mammoth Grove near Calaveras holds nine large trunks with diameters up to fifteen feet and heights around 121 feet, while others in Mariposa grove rival these sizes. One trunk measures eighteen feet in diameter at the base, with a nearby stump thirty-one feet across, illustrating the scale that drew attention from collectors and the public.
A Baltimore American item notes a gageman named Dobbe who professes to have discovered a guaranteed influenza cure. The quip suggests he should learn proper grip checking.
Mrs John Sommerroh a 28 year old farmer's wife near Lyndhurst New Jersey gave her life to save her 6 year old son on the east bound Long Island Railroad near Babylon. The 4 25 pm train struck her as she shielded the boy, both were unharmed in the immediate danger but the mother died instantly. The story notes the boarding house social milieu and its intimate community bonds while reflecting on the dangers of table talk.
A former lightning jerker told a Times-Democrat man in New Orleans that telegraph operators who have never met create vivid mental pictures of each other simply by talking. The remark underscores how distant workers share impressions through voice and words.
A fast moving train killed a woman who sacrificed herself to shield a boy. The crew found the child alive and rushed him to Long Island City as mournful tremors ran through the workers. The article then shifts to a nostalgic reminiscence about telegraph humor and a mistaken image of a coworker named C D.
Miss Ida Davis of Redding California is deeded to Rudolph Ott as if she were property, paired with fifteen mining claims. The young woman, described with dark eyes and hair, is presented as a chromo along with the claims in a startling conveyance.
In a strange business matter two principals agree Davis must deliver hose and chrome to Ott, with a forfeit of $10,000. The two men treat it seriously while the girl remains silent. If she is not a strictly obedient daughter the father pays $10,000.
A writer notes the boarding house sustains residents through more than meals. The table talks, cheerful greetings, and shared weather chat create a homey atmosphere that comforts even the hungry heart, ensuring no one feels neglected or lonely.
The tale recounts Mrs. Hazen, wife of General Hazen, confronting a committee chairman who cut weather bureau funds. At a Cabinet member’s dinner, she responds deftly, “Yes, Mr Blank, the very best for the appropriation,” leaving the room amused as the chairman retreats.
A Memphis Scimitar note on a boy’s code of conduct. Two chums Ned Bright and Tom Brown meet a stranger and introduce him, then clash in a playful rolling scuffle. The piece mocks polite society standards while showing how boys settle social boundaries and feel superior when others are chilled by country guests.
A Klondike traveler recalls Healy's Dawson hotel cafe prices from September. Sirloin steak three fifty to four dollars, mutton chops two to three seventy five, omelets up to three fifty, and various fried items priced high. The consumer bears the cost as travel goods and access remain limited while Cape Nome is expected to follow suit.
The piece notes war raises demand for chiropodists or corn doctors as soldiers suffer from stiff fitful footwear. It criticizes contractor supplied shoes, cites barefoot days as preferable, and mentions Napoleon’s attention to dress and comfort. It also observes many shoemakers enlist and fight.
A Chicago Times Herald piece describes deep superstition among Southern Black communities toward the Jaybird. It claims the bird serves as a satanic counsellor and that voodoo charms are ineffective against this fear, urging endurance in prayer and rasslin’ as defense, with less field work following strenuous prayer.
The Emperors yachts Polar Star and Standart are described as the finest in Europe with lavish fittings and extensive crew. Polar Star’s m�n deck principal apartments exceeded 400000 pounds. dining room decor cost 20000 pounds. decks feature red black and white marble and a marble fountain. Standart mirrors large royal yacht standard with eleven royal family cabin suites and superb below deck accommodations.
A century long lawsuit in Dublin, Ireland, settled in 1870 after a dividend failed to cover debts. A small court investment, deemed too trifling for distribution, grew with compound interest to four figures, sufficient to repay all debts and cover costs. Oddly, there were four claimants per penny due from 1700.
Reports say private collectors like the Hon. W. Rothschild at Tring England pay substantial sums for rare butterflies. Some New Guinea specimens fetch hundreds of pounds while some Rothschilds reportedly overpay for Papilio. Demand drives alteration, with insects dyed or wings attached to other bodies to imitate rarity.
Within four miles of Rushville Nebraska there are at least nine prairie dog towns covering up to 3500 acres of pasture. The dense colonies are considered largely useless for grazing and raise concerns about land management and ecological impact.
A collage of light humor from various papers features quotes about business focus, trust formation, relationships, fashion choices, fashion fads, envy, social clubs, and weather related jokes. The snippet includes exchanges on hats, goat milk, and rainy day clubs, showcasing a period newspaper humor style.
The Philadelphia Bulletin notes Aunt Clara’s reluctance to accept new ideas and wrinkles. The quip suggests many at her age prefer routine to novelty, reflecting a cautious attitude toward innovation.
A Chicago Record fragment shows a debate on knowledge and privacy with the line Ignorance is bliss. The exchange features conversational wit about wanting to learn about someone and the frustration of not finding information.
A collage of clipped conversations and quips featuring Mrs Jones and Mr Jones debating purchases at a fish dealer, a busy Miss Dorothy, engagement gossip, and political asides. The garbled text weaves in references to a remnant sale at the Aquarium, wagers on conscience and spending, and a brief floor query about a new cellar.
A collage of fractured quotes from era humor columns features lines about Great Scott, inglish quirks, and social mishaps. It includes brief exchanges with a preacher, a poet, and a shop clerk, plus ribbing about a honeymoon, a library editor, and a dismayed husband.
A composite item presents a string of humorous exchanges and quips from various papers. It references Bodkin's military standing, Money Bags, and a substitute, with lines about influence and a capital plume. The paragraph shifts through snippets from Chicago Tribune, New York World, Cleveland Plain Dealer, and other papers, conveying a collage of witty banter and social commentary.
Fragment describes domestic economy items for polishing and cleaning including lamp chimneys irons and winter clothing, mentioning printer's ink and folded edge papers. It references a storage bag and a two thickness item with edges folded. Details are fragmentary and unclear.
Fragmentary note describes a horse named A Safe Hor and a dealer pocketing the se. It hints at fearlessness and aerial leaves as if the animal defies danger. The readable content resembles a casual, improvised field observation with uncertain spellings.
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