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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1903
Page
5
A satirical roundup discusses gum chewing as schoolgirls’ habit, divorces, and social quirks. It cites reforms, naval drills, and international petitions while warning against self harm and detailing dangers of carbolic acid and arsenic as methods of suicide. It mentions calm commentary on Anglo-American relations and naval incidents.
A meditation on smiles as universal speech and a guide to living. Genuine cheer dispels gloom, while insincere grins deceive like masks. True happiness comes from a cheerful heart expressed daily in kind actions and steady joy.
Editorials note Baxter’s 1924 end of world forecast sparks debate. While critics urge interpretation of Biblical prophecy, proponents claim such predictions spur better behavior. Historical quotes cite prior false alarms and emphasize mixed societal impact across papers.
Harper's Weekly notes that experiments show books can carry tuberculosis and diseases like scarlet fever. It cites studies finding bacteria in sea water and rain, warning that germs are ubiquitous even in mountains and deep oceans. The piece argues safety depends on disinfection and awareness of invisible microbes.
A Harper’s Weekly excerpt argues many overeat while some frugal eaters could survive on 11 cents daily. It questions whether life’s joy would endure on such a diet, noting the native born might not deem life worth living on 11 cents’ worth of food each day.
Mrs Alfred Harmsworth wife of the Napolean of Journalism stands as a notable beauty in London circles. Her Berkeley Square home has hosted remarkable groups especially during the diamond jubilee. She is a notable curio collector and, like her husband, an avid automobile enthusiast.
Summer life on the farm shows steady demand for sightly farms in New England, with tastes shifting toward country life to escape crowded summer hotels. Steam and trolley lines have drawn people back to the land, reviving old farms once kept barely afloat as owners seek hillside panoramas of hills valleys lakes and rivers.
J M Longyear former Marquette mayor has torn down his Lake Superior mansion worth about 250000 and shipped it to Brookline Massachusetts to be reerected for his family. The transport from Michigan to Boston is noted as a remarkable effort with little profitable rental use for the massive structure.
The tale recalls the fairy promising a modern career for Cinderella as eight nights out weekly with the sisters rushing back from the ball to plead for more time.
The United States signal corps will set up wireless telegraph stations at Fort Davis, Safety Harbor, St Michaels, Fort Piggons, Bates Rapids, and Valdes to connect with the submarine cable to Puget Sound, expanding national communications.
The Kansas City Journal cites an 1895 Marshall compilation estimating total world wealth at 400 billion dollars, with the United States holding about 100 billion. It lists per capita figures for England, Scotland, Australia, France, and the United States, plus Denmark, Canada, Holland, Switzerland, Germany, and Belgium, noting relative standings likely unchanged despite later increases.
The Denver Post tribute extols laughter as humanity’s brightest gift. It argues humor softens tragedy and pathos, enabling clearer perception and resilience. A cheerful stance prevents anger and prejudice, making life worth living through sunshine and smiles.
The Philadelphia Ledger muses on reckless drivers and the rights of others, likening audacious motorists to dangerous war horses. It condemns those who forget public safety as they operate automobiles, valuing speed over life.
An English piece argues love crosses color lines and hair hue, noting that contrasts fuel passion while sameness sustains lasting friendship. It surveys hundreds of marriages to advise men on choosing a wife by life aims, claiming opposite coloring boosts ardor for farmers and business men, while same coloring suits brain workers.
The piece highlights vast manufacturing scale in the United States with millions of establishments, capital approaching 9.6 billion dollars, and over 5 million workers. It notes raw materials consumed annually totaling about 7.48 billion and manufactured products valued at 13 trillion, surpassing all prior years and positioning the U S as a leading manufacturing nation.
The report notes France ranking third, Austria-Hungary fifth, with 29,000,000 people over ten engaged in productive industry. Agriculture and domestic service dominate, trade and transport sizable, professions small, and mining plus mechanics active. An expert estimates for a 100-person workforce would require 77 men over 16, 20 women over 16, and 3 children over 14.
The King of Spain speaks to a newspaper, praising impartial reporting and the mission of the press to serve the nation. He values science and industry coverage like Die Woche and argues for art and science to accompany daily world events for public instruction and recreation. The piece questions why individuals reveal sources, noting the common urge to disclose even if it harms others.
A scattery science digest discusses eight horsepower Benzine locomotives for narrow gauge mine traffic in Germanic regions. It covers piano playing linked to nervous disease in girls, advanced microscopy lighting, and X ray experiments by Goodspeed. It notes extinct unicorn lore, cosmotherium bones, comet tail deflection debates, and vacuum light experiments. It closes with notes on tropical resource development under O P Austin and world immigration patterns.
City engineer begins numbering every grave in Hancock cemetery in Quincy to preserve inscriptions. The 250 year old burying ground holds notable Revolutionary era figures including Rev. John Hancock and President John Adams.
A historical analysis discusses lynching statistics from 1884 to 1905, noting the national average and regional patterns. It highlights that most cases involved grave crimes or alleged assaults, with whites often reducing lynching as legal processes evolved. The piece emphasizes a persistent national concern and mentions public debate sparked by a Wilmington incident and a minister’s stance advocating orderly justice.
Mrs E G Taylor, a commercial traveler for a house, recounts signing as E G Taylot York to avoid misgivings about City origin. She travels the eastern cities year round and southern cities in winter, carrying samples and a large trunk. She notes hospitality from hotel clerks, mentions a playful anecdote with a rooster, and cites Egypt’s straw bricks as a topic of discussion with an American engineer.
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