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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1900
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled headline likely from a November 24 issue. No clear entities or events readable. Summarization not possible with confidence.
The Daily Register calls for a straight Republican ticket in Salem city elections, while Judge Boise and local bankers oppose party politics in city governance. They argue that a nonpartisan, businesslike administration has reduced debt and improved outcomes, urging continuity over partisan shifts.
The University of Oregon football team, a six freshmen squad, defeated California on its own campus for the first time in Coast intercollegiate history. Oregon outplayed Berkeley despite mud, with persistent pooting and superior generalship securing the victory. The Chronicle and Examiner accounts praise the Webfoots from Oregon over the larger California squad.
In a San Francisco Examiner account the Oregon roots are praised for their spirited support at the Oregon versus California football game in Berkeley. The article highlights the small band that shouted themselves hoarse, energizing the crowd and backing the Ducks with vocal fervor.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for dyspepsia, claiming it cures ninety eight out of every hundred with a fair trial. A Montana farmer testimonial, weight gain after treatment, and an offer for Dr Pierce’s Medical Adviser with stamps accompany the pitch.
The Examiner notes California’s silent sections amid Oregon’s persistent cheering. It argues that sustained vocal support can influence a game, while Cal’s sparse enthusiasm failed to rally the team in defeat.
A missionary warns that half the Eskimo population along the northern coast and Alaska possessions died last summer after adopting flour foods from white explorers. He says their prior health and fat reserves suffered as they learned to eat flour and bread, failing to fortify against harsh exposures.
The Cincinnati Enquirer offers consolation to Colonel Bryan by noting that many distinguished figures never became president. It cites Henry Clay, Daniel Webster, John Calhoun, and Samuel J. Tilden as examples and references McKinley and other figures like John Tyler, Grover Cleveland, Theodore Roosevelt, and Marcus Hanna in the presidential speculation.
A San Francisco paper notes it is remarkable a college team of 300 students defeated a university team of 2300. The Albany Democrat reports the Oregon victory as immense, highlighting the surprising upset and its significance.
The passage urges stopping coughing with Scott’s emulsion for cod liver oil and explains that a persistent cough signals a deeper itch or inflammation. It compares coughing to a seed that grows in moist warm ground, especially dangerous in children, and ends with a promotional prompt for Scott & Bowne in New York.
Tom Wilson, about 22, posing as deaf and dumb and one armed, traveled door to door with charity cards. He amassed $385 in silver and was caught at the Hotel Eugene after dining at the drummer's table. Proceedings before Recorder Dorris resulted in a harsh lecture and a 25 day city jail sentence.
Readable price list from Local Marke dated November 23 1500 shows butter at 50 cents per roll wool and poultry from 350 to 450 per dozen dried prunes at 5 cents color 7 65 per sack oats 40 cents potatoes 60 cents per 100 pounds eggs 30 cents wheat 60 cents hops 12 to 13 cents.
Notice to holders that Lane County warrants numbered 7864 to 8034 will be paid on presentation after November 12, 1000. Interest ceases November 12, 1900. Dated Eugene November 10, 1900. AS Patterson, County Treasurer.
Call for warrants announces payment of all outstanding city warrants up to 251 of 1899 on November 15 1900 with interest ceasing after that date. A birthday surprise for Mrs James Ingham on Johnson Avenue honors her 85th birthday withDinner by Mrs Hall and Mrs Walker. The couple are described as among Los Gatos oldest married pairs.
Joseph Gibson sustained a severe thumb injury when a companion, Parkerson, accidentally discharged a gun while they hunted ducks 12 miles west of Eugene. Gibson was in the same blind at close range, and the full load struck his thumb, tearing it nearly off.
Edie Matlock has purchased T L Quiner's store on Ninth Street and took possession today to continue the business. Mr Matlock, born in Lane County, was for years junior member of J D Matlock & Co., general merchants, and the GUARD wishes him success in his new venture with Lane County residents.
The Booth Kelly Lumber Co let a contract to Alley & Somers to do carpenter work on a new Methodist Episcopal church in Wendling for 20. The lumber, materials, and painting are to be furnished by the lumber company, and work will start immediately.
A historical court ledger records include Tillman and Wilcox witnesses for State v Comer. The document lists labor on the road by Frank Dean Harvey Eaton L Walker N J Moorehouse John Humphrey R Renfro L J Cornelius A Walsh J F Smith C Eaton J R Hill H D Edwards A Whintermeier canvassing election returns and various jurors including Milne Kintzley Calligan McLean Farmer Hawley Renshaw Rebadee Pitney Mitchell Leonard Bee Winter McQueen Phillips Blanton Gates Harpole Crow Shebundy Gearhart. Also noted are commissioners and hardware firms.
Agent LG Adair of the Southern Pacific informs the GUARD that the company will provide free transportation for all donations to Good Samaritan or St Vincent's hospital in Portland or Salem hospital in Salem from any point on the Oregon lines. Shipping instructions must state that the goods are donated. This charity act is highly appreciated.
Deputy collector of internal revenue DF Fox is in Roseburg to round up county warrant brokers. He interprets the war revenue law to require a $50 broker license from anyone buying warrants for personal use, potentially cutting competition and lowering the value of such property.
Notice that the Lane county Board of Equalization will meet on Monday December 10 1900 to equalize annual property valuations and remain in session six days All parties with grievances regarding assessments should govern themselves accordingly LD P Burton County Assessor
Fine residence property offered at a bargain with corner lots, improved streets, shrubbery and shade trees. Located in a good neighborhood close to the business portion of town. Inquiries directed to J R Campbell at the Gvuakp office in Eugene Oregon.
An advertisement claims the pills cure sick and nervous headaches by building up blood and nerves. It touts ease of use and a price of 25 cents, with a money back guarantee if not cured, sold by WL DeLano, druggist.
A private $25 reward is withdrawn as Eugene business houses now offer $100 for the same purpose. The notice mentions E H Inouam and F GU Chambers with horse shoes and blacksmith tools, urging farmers to see them for money or gear.
The partnership Crane and Beaver is dissolved by mutual consent. J L Beaver will pay all bills and may collect debts. he continues the business at Pleasant Hill Oregon. Dated November 1900. Lewis A Crane J L Beaver.
A vintage claim promotes Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic with no cure no pay, stating the preparation treats chill malaria and biliousness. The ad asserts it is pleasant to take like syrup and highlights affordability in cents.
The American Sunday School Union offers $1000 in two prizes for books addressing How Is Man to Be Saved or Gods Way of Salvation. Winners receive $600 for the best book and $400 for the next best. Submissions may vary in form and style, with an accessible practical treatment.
Day and Henderson Undertaxers Emers are listed for parcels cor Wil and Tth streets with related notices. Local authority references tax assessments and deadlines for appeals or payments. Specific parcel numbers and exactDue dates are unreadable in the fragment.
Two horse items listed with 1200 pound horses harness and wagon. Five acres for rent near Cartwright place one mile west of the city in Eugene Oregon. Also Cotswold bucks and Durham calves offered by A J Cruzan in Pleasant Hill Oregon.
Barons TRADE offers a double barrel shotgun and an 1898 Winchester repeating shotgun in fine order from Racket Store. The sale emphasizes usable firearms and suggests a straightforward trade or purchase arrangement with a local shop.
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