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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1900
Page
5
Eugene Guard notes the Kentucky Republican campaign chair declares no contest over Kentucky’s electoral vote, arguing McKinley already has enough votes. He says no fair tribunal exists for a bearing. The piece recalls Goebel’s assassination and cites the 4 year ago McKinley vote of 281 as rebuttal to fraud claims.
Shipments of gold coin from this country to Europe have been extraordinarily large. The banker in New York purchases it from the club treasury, receiving sacks of 10 000 dollars. It is weighed carefully as Europe accepts coins by weight, with purity guaranteed by Uncle Sam's stamp. Normally packed in caske similar to herring caske.
A promotional piece extols the modern woman as healthy and graceful, noting marriage can affect health. It advocates Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription to strengthen weak women and alleviate backache, circulatory issues, and uterine ailments, citing a testimonial from Mrs. H A Alsbrook of Austin Arkansas detailing recovery after using the medicines.
The article notes a five million dollar advance in the market value of Standard Oil’s one hundred million dollar capitalization occurring in two days after President McKinley’s reelection. It questions whether any informed observer doubts the market’s reaction to the political outcome.
New York World reports large post election gains in top trust shares led by American Steel and Wire and Amalgamated Copper with total increased valuation around 19 million. The piece argues McKinley’s election spurred prosperity for trusts and stockbrokers, contrasting gains with no rise in agricultural commodities. It cites Standard Oil profits of five million dollars and questions farmer-voter wisdom.
Historical journal recounts a voyage where casks weighed 180 pounds when filled with coin. Thefts were rare, but in 1804 a cask of gold coin vanished en route to Paris and was later found on a railroad platform between Havre and Paris, misidentified by a station agent as white lead.
The piece compares McKinley and Bryan vote shares, noting New York’s 850000 for McKinley vs 700000 for Bryan and Indiana’s 20000 margin amid nearly 3000000 votes. It argues that despite majorities for McKinley, the percentage differences are small, with Bryan favored roughly 90 to McKinley’s 108 in New York and 98 to 102 in Indiana.
Despite recent industry disturbances 104,656,404 gallons are aging in bond in Scotland up more than 70 percent from the amount held five years after the war.
A New York City woman says she can sense who is approaching her room before arrival, a faculty many would value. The report notes the claim as an intuitive ability and outlines interest in its potential applications.
The piece argues that coal oil production and related preparations are unaffected by the presidency or party. It contends a five million dollar raise stems from assurance that hostile legislation against trusts will not be enacted under President McKinley and his party. Farmers and laboring men are blamed for bearing the political debts of McKinley’s administration.
The world powers acknowledge a satisfactory settlement of the Chinese question will be hard if not impossible. Europe bears the task of handling hundreds of millions of people bound to deep traditions and customs spanning millennia.
An old advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a health necessity to keep blood pure and strengthen the body. A testimonial from James F. Thompson claims personal improvements in blood disorders stomach troubles and overall vitality after using the remedy.
The record names McKenzie, Wintermeier, Hill, Edwards, Collier, Spores, Adams, Yarnell, Nickerson, Banta and others as commissioners, clerks, viewers, and witnesses. It details road works, lumber, pavings, pauper supplies, and various payments in a late 19th or early 20th century county court session.
Roseburg Review reports deputy collector of internal revenue D F Fox in the city rounding up county warrant brokers. He interprets the war revenue law to tax every person who buys a warrant, even for personal use, with a 50 broker's license. This move could curb warrant buying competition and lower the value of such property.
Notice states the partnership Crane and Beaver is dissolved by mutual consent in Pleasant Hill Oregon. J L Beaver will pay all debts and continue the business, authorized to make all collections, with Lewis A Crane and J L Beaver signing the document dated November 1.
A private reward of 25.00 is withdrawn in favor of a 10.00 reward offered by business houses of Eugene for the same purpose. The change consolidates incentives under local business support.
A shooting event is advertised at Harristag Town on Tuesday November 29 with a double barrel shotgun and an 1893 Winchester on display. The ad promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for digestive relief and notes availability at W L De Lane Drug Store.
The ad urges that health relies on rich blood nourished by food and promotes Scott’s Emulsion of cod liver oil as a remedy. It claims strength, vigor, and recovery depend on blood quality and offers a free sample from Scott & Bowne of New York.
Prices from local market listings include Butter 35 to 50 cents per roll Wool 116e Poultry 350 to 4.50 per dozen Dried prunes 8 to 51c Flour 75 per sack Oats 40 cents Potatoes 60c cash per 100 lbs Eggs 80 cents Wheat 50 cents Hop 12 to 13 cents.
County treasurer A Patterson announces payment of all Lane County warrants numbered 7864 through 8034 inclusive at the office on or after November 12 1900. Interest on the warrants ceases November 12 1900. Dated Eugene November 10 1900.
Two hundred twenty eight acres of land with about 1 000 000 feet of timber, a sawmill and good water power, house and barn, all for 1600 dollars. Plenty of timber adjacent. Inquire of Jobn Winzeerled Creswell or E O Potter.
One three year old thoroughbred shorthorn bull is for sale. For terms and particulars inquire of JV Jenkins in Orow Oregon.
An ad describes Groves Tastelees Chill Tonic as a pleasant lemon flavored remedy sold by druggists for chills malaria and hiccups. The snippet highlights its broad use and ease of consumption as a citrus drink.
A reader guidance piece describes soaking a corn or bunion to soften it, shaving carefully, and applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm twice daily with five minutes of rubbing each time. A corn plaster is advised afterwards. The notice promotes Pain Kalm as a general liniment for sprains rheumatism and lameness and lists W L De Lano's rug store as the seller.
For sale one pair of horses weighing about 1209 pounds each and one set bar besa and two w gone. Five acres to rent. Call O B Martin at Cartwright Place one mile west of the city or address Eugene Oregon.
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