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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1900
Page
5
The New York Journal reports Mr Bryan's triumphal tour revealing a growing Democratic surge. It asserts McKinley’s last attainable vote was in 1896 and that Republicans have exhausted their strength, while the Democratic movement is poised to set a new record.
The Chicago American cites Mr Hanna’s claim that the full dinner pail proves working-class support for McKinley. It recalls Abraham Lincoln’s Cincinnati speech of September 17, 1859, arguing cooperation between hands and mouths and urging workers to improve their condition through effort.
A reader discussion notes that male lovers are far more likely to kill for unreciprocated affection than women. It argues against using insanity as a defense for such killings and condemns the violent reaction of the emotionally wounded suitor in Jefferson.
The teller of the First National Bank of New York has vanished. Investigators report the bank is short about 700000 dollars due to his alleged embezzlement spanning years. Authorities say banks should better monitor trusted staff as a business safeguard.
The will of J B Clayton, son of a former British MP, has been probated. It leaves his two daughters a fortune of £144000 with a curious proviso that the money is payable only if they reach age thirty five without marrying a United States citizen or a Jew. The reason for the proviso is not given.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as strengthening the nerves through improved digestion. It cites improved sleep, weight gain, and renewed vigor, with a testimonial from David Duggins of Jones Ohio. Free medical adviser book offered for one cent postage or 41 stamps.
Calendrino, a painter, mistook a stone called Eliotropia for invisibility and faced mockery from Buffalmacco who tossed stones. The tale mirrors how people in any era defend beliefs in nostrums and faith cures, enduring abuse to justify faith.
A massive 68 foot wide campaign banner hung across a New York street, suspended forty feet below the supporting wire. The banner, touted as the country’s largest, nearly fills the space between the Matlock store fronts and the Eugene Loan and Savings Bank, and reaches to the Matlock building top in support of Kinley and Roosevelt.
Daniel Webster argued in the United States Senate on March 23 1848 that governments with arbitrary rule cannot govern distant lands as equals. He warned territories or possessions must be part of the union or treated as strangers, opposing divergent codes or laws.
Frdey Evening at 7 30. Gio Out and Hear Hon W H Pierce Hoo W H Pieres Hoo W H Pierre At the Court House Everybody Invited.
The Astoria News notes two weeks of high tides along the Columbia River estuary washing in countless razor clams. Seabirds feast as locals anticipate a plentiful next season while Peaside area saw scarce clams this year and campers had to travel to Gearbert for supplies. Skates also washed in, attracting crowds to the Clatsop coast feast.
Pure double distilled prune apple or pear brandy made near Eugene Oregon offered at 2.50 per gallon or 0.75 per quart. IM Francia, Distiller, Fifth and Blair streets, Eugene, Oregon. Distilled liquors are clear in color and age yields a yellowish coat.
Prices for commodities listed with ranges: Butter 85 to 50 cents per roll, Wood 16 cents, Poultry 350 to 450 dollars per dozen, Dried prunes up to 51 cents, Flour 75 per sack, Oats 40 cents, Potatoes 60 cents per 100 pounds, Eggs 25 cents, Wheat 50 cents, Hope 12 to 13 cents.
Sunday appointments announced for Eugene Divinity School listing D Kellema Brownsville E M Patterson Halsey E F Beaudreau Hebron M F Horn Harrisburg F E Billington Cottage Grove David Olson Wendling C R Moore Irving for October 28.
A 1000 model Rambler bicycle with a 24 inch frame and drop handlebars was stolen from the residence of E J McClanahan. A reward of five dollars offered by the Rambler agency for return.
W A H Martin of the University of Pekin, visiting New York, comments on the China problem. He says reestablishing the young emperor with liberal ideas is the best remedy. If he cannot sit on the throne, native princes may split the country or foreign powers may rule through them. He favors the latter as better.
The notice announces a milk price hike due to higher feed costs with new rates after November 1 1900 at 25 cents per gallon retail and 20 cents per gallon wholesale. It adds that lower feed costs in spring will trigger price reductions.
Monroe October 24 Dr Charles Band a local druggist died here yesterday of pneumonia. An elderly man with no family he had moved to Monroe from Crete Nebraska where he once owned an opera house and a notable business block.
An advertisement promoting a Guaranteed Fan Mill by F L Chambers invites customers to bring a grain sample for testing, promising removal of wild pea and other impurities.
Mixed local notices advertise livestock and hunting trespass warnings, price quotes for apples, farm goods, and late 19th century hardware. Mentions 1899 items, hop market notes, wagons and buggies, and a new stomach remedy with sample offers. Contains multiple vendors and locations including Monroe Oregon and The Oregonian.
The document notes that Wi J Bryan injects unprecedented personality into the presidential race, with Republican papers like the Oregonian focusing on Bryan while McKinley is barely mentioned. It argues Bryan's compelling persona reflects opponents' interest and his mental stature.
An advertisement urging readers to gain and maintain weight through Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil. It touts the product as food that aids digestion and nutrient absorption, claiming safety in plumpness for all ages amid seasonal illnesses. The Rochester style notice invites readers to request a sample from Scott & Bowne of Pearl Street, New York.
The Herald notes the New York Yacht Club may form a syndicate of younger yachtsmen to construct the defender. Tomorrow's Madison Avenue House meeting promises possible official word on the vessel, easing anxious yachting circles.
Two or three year lease offered for seven hundred young ewes bred to Lincoln ducks. Ewes to arrive in Eugene around November 3. For lease terms contact J H Beckley in Eugene, Oregon. Boaart and Keckley listed.
An advertisement extolling diverse foods for warm weather meals including cereals potted and canned meats bones chicken salimon oysters and chipped beef. It promises freshness grade and appetizing quality with butter and sweet cuts plus fine hams and bacon for breakfast lunch or dinner.
The readable fragments reference a religious event involving Christian and Turkish groups amid political or interfaith discussions. Names, places, and concrete actions are unclear due to garbled OCR. No definitive event, date, or location can be established from the text.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Aga and house relocation near an ancient route or area. Readable parts indicate a potential housing or local transport note, with unclear names and places. Further context needed to specify entities or outcomes.
Fragmentary text from a local page mentions tents in Rock Grove and a brusher near Pear thi Bocatior de Div. There is wording about a brain and family, with a dog referenced and uncertain events or names.
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