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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1910
Page
12
The piece argues Britain buys oats from the U S despite local oats being common in Scotland and Newcastle. It cites centuries of oatmeal consumption by Britons and the need to improve foreign trade through better manufacturing and global demand, highlighting Keay and Scotch readers.
Washington reports on the National Monetary Commission publication Interviews on the banking and currency system of England Scotland and other nations. It notes English note withdrawals patterns Bank of England role and quarterly swings, plus Scotch system with eight big banks and 1175 branches led by central control and agency-based advances.
Hon R A Booth has acquired the old Abraham holdings at the Jackson street corner in Roseburg. The 80 by 100 foot lot includes a two story brick with Star theatre and Mrs A C Kidd & Son’s grocery on the lower floor and offices above. The south section, once a one story brick, burned and was removed. Booth plans to build a substantial new structure on the vacant area. The deal totals 26000 dollars. Bertha B Peterson and Miss de Thompson of Plattsmouth visited J G and family.
Grandma Todd, oldest person in Lane County and among coast’s elders, celebrates her 100th birthday at the Christian Church home on Enat Twelfth Street. Friends, a lengthy program, and heartfelt tributes mark the day as her life story from Kentucky to Oregon is recounted by Rev. Henton.
Chicago reports Commander R. E. Peary says he is positively done with polar exploration and dismisses rumors of an Antarctic expedition. He arrived in Chicago today and made the declaration explicit.
Washington reports on the Bank of France under governor Pallain, detailing its political neutrality, government influence, and wide network of about 600 banking offices. It notes low discounting thresholds, small paper discounts, and a broad participation in rediscounts shaping France’s banking stability.
Editor of Guard receives a detailed letter from Christie disputing a prior report on pleura pneumonia in Bailey cattle. Christie asserts knowledge of the disease, notes correspondence with Dr. Lytle, and claims misreporting by Mr. Wilmer. Also reports Articles of Incorporation for Beaver Department Store and a planned move by Schaefers Bros to Frank block around May 1, with local resident Bert Thompson seen in town.
Boise Idaho April 1 Through a $100000 cash deposit by Minneapo lis associates of James J Hill it is believed the Willamette Valley and Cascade Mountain road holdings have closed. The buyers represent Northwest Colonization Co and Hill interests, aiming to open vast right of way through eastern Oregon into the interior and to connect Portland Coos Bay with the McKenzie region as part of a new Hill transcontinental network.
At a vestry meeting with Bishop Scadding present, financial matters were settled and Rector P. K. Hammond who had offered resignation will remain in Eugene. His friends welcome the decision as the church has grown under his leadership and he remains a popular minister in the city.
In Seattle on April 4, the Superior Court barred Vera Prosser from attacking or molesting Reese L. Prower, a Cleveland auto firm agent, after Prosser filed for divorce. He cited indignities including a 1909 Seattle hotel incident where his wife locked him in, stripped him, and sold his clothes until the landlord intervened.
Cottage Grove March 30. Shipments of cedar poles for the Postal Telegraph and Cable Company, a contract for 25 000 poles, are being filled by John Wicks at about 14 carloads weekly. Wicks subcontracts many poles. weather hindered work but with settled conditions shipments should more than double, primarily to Utah.
Boston reports half the spindles in Southern cotton mills idle, with nationwide curtailment larger than any in trade history aside from 1907 panic. Several mills, including the Milaster mill, are shutting down entirely until cotton arrivals or better market conditions improve.
Born near Irving on March 31 1910 a son to Chas F Goodman and wife. A son to the wife of Andrew Brand at the family home in West Cottage Grove on Sunday night March 27 1910. A pretty 9 pound daughter to the wife of Hon O M Kem at Cottage Grove on Thursday March 24 1910. At Springfield on April 4 1910 a daughter to William Penselin and wife.
Died at the family home on Lawrence street Eugene April 4 1910 Vernie six year old son of George Wood and wife of diphtheria At the home of his parents Mr and Mrs M Svarverud on Fairmount Heights April 3 1910 Lawrence Svarverud aged 12 years from pericarditis after several months illness The funeral was held this afternoon and the remains interred in the ICO PF cemetery Besides his parents he leaves several brothers.
Harry R. Lewellen of Twin Falls Idaho wed Daisy Endicott of Eugene in a ceremony conducted by Rev J E McCallum. They plan to reside in Twin Falls. Also appears an ad for Dr Bell's Antiseptic Salve 25 cents sold by Dillon Drug Co. The article mentions timber wealth and transport facilities in central southern Idaho with unestimated interiors.
The ad promotes Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve as painless harmless and the best for sore eyes. It guarantees a refund if not satisfied and urges telling neighbors. The 25 cent tube is sold at Yerington's drug store.
Washington reports Canada aims to attract immigrants for agricultural work as landowners tenants or laborers and to deter arrivals likely to congest towns and cities. Sen Killingham’s commission notes Canada’s farm focus contrasts with U S patterns and cites 1900 to 1909 western entries including 235000 homesteads with 66 percent by immigrants. Canada grants broad authority to admit or deport, with public charges subject to deportation and free employment information bureaus aiding both employers and job seekers.
Roseburg Oregon March 30 40 members organized a Republican Club to discuss men and measures. W W Cardwell elected president Sam B Josephson vice president B E Steel secretary J H Booth treasurer Honorary members include Governor Benson C N McArthur and Attorney General Crawford. McArthur spoke on initiative measures and a constitutional assembly. An executive committee comprised of A C Marsters B L Eddy and Frank E Alley was chosen.
E A Bean W H Kay and Arthur Hendershott filed articles with the county clerk to form Eugene Gun Company with 25000 capital stock. The firm will operate a general sporting goods business and manufacture and repair sporting goods at Eugene. Bean and Hendershott had leased the store. Kay rejoined. the three are now equal partners.
The carton states the ingredients, asserts no habit forming drugs, and promises satisfaction. The label urges to look for the bell on the bottle, and lists Billon Drug as the seller.
Seattle April 2 Eugene will be included in the list of long distance wireless telephone stations to be erected within the next 12 months by the Radio Telephone interests. A steel station 234 feet high will stand on a concrete base and mirror the Portland and Eureka setups.
R A Booth president of Booth Kelly Lumber Co Eugene Oregon announced a conditional gift of 100000 to Willamette University adding to a 10000 endowment and hoping to raise 200000 more to reach a 500000 total endowment. The university already has 109000 and trustees will seek 300000 more to meet the agreement.
San Francisco reports the death of Abe r d Boschki a noted engineer and harbor map expert born in Poland in 1823. His career spanned the New York harbor remodeling Boston harbor improvements and Washington city defenses during the War of 1861 to 1865. He led the Oakland wheel bridge project and recently had a successful test.
Purification claims to restore voice, clear pimples, and a jaundiced look by using Dr. King's Life Pills. The ad promises rich red blood, a clear complexion, rosy cheeks, and health, urging readers to buy at 66 W. A. Kuykendall's.
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