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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1901
Page
9
A San Jose Mercury article notes Oregon prune growers receive 12 a ton for fresh prunes delivered at driers, two dollars above last year, with most prunes drying to sixty. California green prune prices in Santa Clara valley run about 30 per orchard, roughly two and a half times the Oregon price, highlighting price disparities.
The Oregonian notes Admiral Howison stepped from the naval court of inquiry and that a Boston Herald interview quoted by Mr Frost sparked triumphal reporting. Howison’s weak denial prompts excusal from the court amid rising belief that Schley will engage in combat, with world attention on his readiness and reputation.
A French paper coins the term white coal for hydroelectric power. In California, Niagara, and the Soo the force already powers industry. The white coal makes no smoke or ashes and, after turning water power into electricity, flows into rivers, lakes and sea. It expands manufacturing beyond towns and cities and may spark a labor revolution, some writers believe.
Florence West reports a cougar killed a chicken near a house while a son of Martin Noffsinger picked berries. The boy alerted his father who arrived with a gun and shots felled the animal at close range, ending the threat.
In the Canton tragedy the central figure is mourned with deep empathy. the mother bereft of her children loses a husband whose thoughts were for her. Mrs McKinley bears sorrow beyond ordinary mortal measure as the nation shares in her grief.
Two of Uncle Sam’s ships built for 609127 dollars each in the Philippines were sold for 38000 dollars. The sale raises questions about the remaining 571000 dollars and 127 dollars. The author notes pride in the country while calling attention to the proceeds.
Well informed life insurance men report President McKinley carried from 100000 to 200000 on his life. One major New York company allegedly holds a single policy for 50000. Mrs McKinley is understood to be beneficiary named in all policies.
A fragment notes Milwaukee, a pioneer village on the Willamette above Portland, plans incorporation to address objections over powder trees. The text suggests the issue is a nuisance for neighbors and the community seeks formal changes.
Postal lines report faster mail with England and Australia now sent across the United States. The route claims to cut eight days compared with prior services, though British courier networks struggle to detect the change promptly.
Waston county has called in and paid all Garran’s against the county, thus leaving entirely free from debt. So far the known this is the only county in the west in this condition.
Salt rose another dollar per ton for stock and a further 2.25 dollars for Liverpool yesterday. The note raises a question about when the trustees will halt or respond to the ongoing price increase.
An advertisement praises Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for blood-borne conditions caused by hard forest work and poor diet in lumber camps. It cites testimonial claims of cured eruptions and chronic illnesses, and offers the Common Sense Adviser book for free or a small fee, with mail-order details from Dr. V. Pierce, Buffalo, New York.
A $500 reward is offered for definite information leading to the whereabouts of the tubular cutlery wagon once in WW Marquam’s possession and believed cold by Mr Marquam Joseph Williams.
Registered Durham bull for sale in Cloverdale valley and thoroughbred Cotswold bucks. Ad by AJ Cruzan at Pleasant Hill Oregon.
A delivery wagon driven by M J Calloway bolted on Hilyard street. The frightened horses dragged the cart down Eleventh and Ferry streets before crashing into a tree. The front of the wagon was damaged but no serious injuries occurred as the driver leaped free.
Local military authorities received general orders from Adjutant General C Gantenbein marking the death of President McKinley. The order directs the National Guard officers to wear a black crepe knot on sword hilts and display regimental colors at half-mast for 30 days at state armories.
Rev Henderson DD of Chicago has accepted the pastorate and will begin in October. He previously preached in Danville Kentucky and Omaha and comes endorsed by leading Presbyterian clergy. Kev Tehorigion will fill the pulpit next Sunday morning and evening and lead the Thursday prayer meeting.
Bargain description offers 464 acres of land in open prairie with good cultivation, running water year round, abundant timber, a dwelling and barn capable of 108 tons of hay. Located two miles from depot, post office, and a good public school. Priced at 12.50 per acre. Inquiries to I. Campbell Guanp.
For residents in the malaria districts, Grove's Tasteless Child Tonic is presented as a notable remedy option. The item is referenced as a tonic claiming health benefits, with emphasis on its availability for families in affected areas.
In Vastoria a collector or dealer asks for beeswax with a promise to pay the highest price. The notice names the vendor and emphasizes prompt payment and willingness to negotiate terms.
A bride and groom humorously showcase phrenology in front of guests. The bride points to two bumps on the groom’s neck, claiming memory and generosity. The host, checking a chart, reads aloud that such bumps are commonly found on cats and monkeys. The visit ends with lighthearted banter.
A Philadelphia Record note quotes a medical examiner about two unmarried brothers aged 35 and 33 who, despite being described as "pretty gay boys," are praised as perfect specimens of manhood. He cites identical measurements from 39 to 43 and a four inch expansion, then recites their childhood habit of holding breath underwater for about a minute and a half, timed by a bath routine their mother once struggled to interrupt.
A father tests his son Tom with a logic puzzle about presence and location. The boy claims he is not here if he is elsewhere, leading to a humorous chain of proofs. The exchange ends with Tom feeling a flaw in the reasoning as the cane comes down.
A manager tells Pat to rise early and he replies in a humorous Irish accent that being early is a family trait. He jokes that his father was an early riser too and would meet himself getting up in the morning if he went to bed later.
Out of money Rabelais lured officers from Marveilles to Paris on a treason charge and labeled brick dust as "Poison for the royal family." After a 7 mile journey the hoax was revealed on April 1 and he was forgiven as the privileged wit of the royal family.
A daughter tells her puzzled father she wants to give him a son in law, after urging him to speak up about what he wants, a line from the Philadelphia Press reflects a family moment framed as a newspaper snippet.
A fragmented OCR passage mentions a wedding notice for Mrs Nubride in the Philadelphia Press and contains stray dialogue about marriages and maiden names. It also references Captain John Smith and a misbelief about Virginia as an island, plus a stray 18th century patent note on straw weaving.
An ad touts Dr King s New Life Pills as boosting strength energy and mental power for 25 cents a box sold by W L DeLane. A Roseburg street fair opens with autumn day cheer and promises of busines s and civic displays, featuring the earth Regiment band and local preparations for a second annual carnival.
A Eugene grocer reports poor apple quality in the region and received three boxes from California today to stock his trade. He must sell at five cents per pound to break even, underscoring the so called Red Apple State's supply issues.
Citizens who promised or intend to furnish wood on account must notify when they can bring it and specify the wood type. Please inform us at once and do not neglect this request.
Prices list commodities including butter at 40 to 5 per dozen, wool 15 cents per pound, poultry 88 to 50 cents, woven goods, potatoes 60 cents per bushel, keeper 8 to 2 contas, and wheat 44 cents net. Market notes reflect daily fluctuations and regional pricing terms.
Naturalists note the common house fly cannot be drowned and survives long submersion. A fly endured 65 minutes under water with a cardboard shield, salt, and water before reviving and flying away. The piece also cites humorous notes on monarchs and a northern express guard scene with a witty exchange about saving lives.
In Ohio a German farmhand asks for a couple of days off two weeks after his wife, a farm laborer, dies. Asked why, he says he is to be married again, explaining he does not hold spite long. The farmer dismisses the case without prejudice.
A poised summer resident visits an elderly widower family. The father notes his daughter Mary did well and laments that Lizbeth has not advanced, while a steady young man, attached for two years, remains no farther along. The scene echoes Horace Walpole’s line about living high on the world.
A Philadelphia street tale recounts Krankey demanding ten pounds of nails and insisting on carrying them home himself. The hardware dealer mocked him, promising to deliver, but the clerk added ten extra pounds as a prank, leaving Krankey unaware of the ruse.
Stock Ranch on Low Creek twelve miles from railroad station for sale. 30 acres cultivated with rest in pasture, good improvements, one mile from school, three quarters of a mile from post office with daily men. Call at the Corner Drug Store Eugene for terms. Superior stamp photos at Gimmooe Photo Tent.
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