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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1909
Page
7
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The Guard defends its wartime stance after a hard fought election. It blasts the morning paper as an anarchist mouthpiece while praising Eugene voters for supporting a city run by the people. It argues public utilities belong to citizens and attracts future home-seekers and investors.
The 71-year-old Edward Payson Weston presses toward San Francisco from New York, facing stiff joints and rough roads. At 4300 miles with a 100 day plan, he aims to average 43 miles daily, hoping to reach California by July 8. Previous feats at 69 and 29 showed endurance despite aging roads and weather.
An essay contrasts the underside and upper side of Pittsburg life. It cites typhoid and industrial deaths, six cases of total disability, and $123,065 in lost income against $520 in total compensation. The piece references the Russell Sage Foundation survey, Otto T. Barnard, J. P. Morgan, and critiques protectionist policy amid burdens on workers and rising fortunes.
The state press association condemns Governor Chamberlain for vetoing a bill to publish delinquent tax lists. The Albany Democrat calls the veto uncalled for, arguing newspapers need the legal publications to guard against tax-title graft and that the governor acted to get even with the Oregonian. The Guard echoes protest without benefiting from delinquent tax ads under current management.
In a Situations Wanted column a New York paper carried a startling ad titled C. Q. D. with the line On the Rocks Lifeboat wanted in the shape of a situation Firing my last rocket H. The piece portrays a mariner adrift and seeking aid, hoping a life-saver will answer the distress signal and pull him from the rocks of want.
The Guard defended the Bristol case as a routine discipline incident among dormitory boys. It argues punishment matched the offense and denies any connection to the student's later insanity. Critics accuse the university and Portland papers of sensational reporting to sway opinion.
The annual report by City Recorder Dorris pleases taxpayers with a $24,000 increase in outstanding warrants for the year, despite substantial spending on street paving. Mayor Matlock’s message stands as a plain, clear public document, brief, pointed and businesslike.
Local boosters urge Lane County property owners to support the Eugene and Pacific railway project claiming it will develop resources and justify taller buildings in the city. Promoters say success hinges on strong local backing.
Growing sentiment says the Eugene and Pacific railway could be built to the coast if Lane County residents show sufficient enterprise. The article urges local initiative to realize the project and connect the region with coastal destinations.
The piece notes the collapse of the newsprint market and the optimistic trade prospects that threaten the paper mill trust. It also observes Diaz again being persuaded to seek the Mexican presidency with no viable opposition, and mentions a Baltimore banker offering $500,000 as a marriage gift, highlighting sensational social news.
Taft and the Emperor of Japan both insist on bestowing honors on Dr. Elliott who did not contribute to any campaign fund. The remark underscores debates over recognition and political influence without direct funding ties.
A company of men and women from Washington visited Charlottesville for the first annual pilgrimage of the Society of Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. They attended Founders Day at the University of Virginia, heard Mar tin W Littleton, and wreaths were placed at Jefferson’s tomb. The society, organized in 2007, aims to preserve records and educate on patriotism with selective eligibility for direct descendants of enslavers, and already has members across 46 states and abroad.
A playful verse by Judge extols Bessle's bonnet as the key charm. The speaker riffs on her dimpled chin blue eyes and coy smile, declaring the bonnet the one thing he cannot forget and the source of enchantment that defines her allure.
The passage celebrates women’s hats seen on the street with vivid imagery of fluttering bonnets in blue green pink and purple. An ad copy for Hollister Percy Mountain Tea promotes its elasticity and grace improving wearers’ posture and elegance.
Rochester, N Y April 13 two great fires raged in separate sections. Firefighters faced fierce winds as flames consumed Selding building, gates to Pro The Brith Kodesh temple and nearby apartments. Evacuations affected about 150 families. Firefighters feared spread until Chief Little noted possible containment by 3:45 p m as Syracuse and Buffalo crews were en route.
The Annieparian meeting at St Marys Episcopal Church elected nine vestrymen including J Hawthorne and George Craw with Hawthorne named senior warden and Craw junior warden. Dr York reported an encouraging year and the parish prepared for a stronger year ahead with both work and finances reviewed.
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