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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1907
Page
8
Published every Thursday in Eugene Oregon the paper lists subscription terms $1.50 yearly in advance or $2.00 after year. It notes second class matter status at the Eugene Oregon post office.
The following are authorized to take and receipt for subscriptions or other business for The Daily and Weekly Guard Cottage Grove W C Conner Creswell J L Clark Coburg Geo A Drury.
The Guard Printing Co offers old and new subscribers a one year advance payment of 1.56 for the Weekly Guard and a free one year subscription to either the Twice-a-week St Louis Republic or the Oregon Agriculturist. Other details cover replacements for failed premium magazines and current club rate with the Semi-Weekly Oregon Journal. Mail remittances to Guard Printing Co Eugene Oregon.
The Eugene Guard defends its stance against Southern Pacific criticism as it denounces high rates and poor service. It argues the railroad benefits shareholders while gouging local shippers and neglecting improvements, urging readers to stand against corporate power.
The Portland Journal critiques railroad freight discrimination against Willamette Valley shippers, noting Southern Pacific tariff hikes clash with rising road earnings. It urges state railroad commission action and river improvements to restore navigation to Eugene, demanding federal aid and political pressure to end monopolistic restrictions.
The Guard has added job press equipment and a stitching machine, claiming the most complete plant in the West. A Mer Genthaler linotype costing 4000, a 7-column quarto, Cranston presses, and other new gear total at least 10000 dollars. The paper pledges ongoing improvements and advocacy for Lane County and Eugene as the city grows.
Eugene business leaders urge federal action to open the Upper Willamette River to navigation. They argue a feasible plan will be funded by the federal government after strong advocacy by Oregon’s delegation, unlocking enormous regional benefits from timber, agriculture and mineral resources.
The piece argues that Portland backed railroads seek a discriminatory tariff to ship East to Spokane equaling Portland to Spokane rates, boosting Portland merchants at Spokane’s expense. It condemns local newspapers’ double standards and extols reform, citing 1906 as a landmark year for invention and patent activity driven by professional scientists.
The new U S land commissioner Judge Ballinger pledges full disclosure and accountability with the motto public business is everybody s business suggesting reforms to curb scandals, a move politicians may resist but which aims to restore integrity at the land office.
A partisan statement warns that if the Rockefeller Harriman group gains power opposition to high finance would be criminalized. It claims political leaders would create a prison offense for asking questions about financial operations.
Taft says Cuba must be tranquil before another presidential and congressional vote, implying a long wait before election day on the island.
Independence launches a new newspaper while neighboring towns struggle to support a single paper, many opting for two or more titles. The move reflects a regional demand for diverse local coverage and competition among publishers.
The so-called pink domino burglar, Ernest Lane alias Earl Lewis alias John Davis, native of Creswell Oregon, was arrested after a hand to hand confrontation with three Portland officers. Lane, 20, had a long crime record including robberies in March and April, and was tracked after a vigilant tip from Mrs. Hammersley. Tools and disguises were found, confirming his criminal methods and leading to a dramatic midnight capture.
Leaburg reports April 19. O'Brien returned from Eugene with a new buggy. Guy Lane finished grubbing two acres of bottom land for a garden. Elsie Potter has been ill but is improving. W. L. Price visited yesterday and brought a wagon load of supplies. Ralph Allen and Sam Godard moved their logging outfit nearby.
Cedar Flat notes Cox and Tweedy taking it easy after rain. John Putnam to start for Siuslaw Monday after buying a ranch. W H Hastings runs his mill steadily with ample lumber but lacks car shipments. Arthur Thomas quick trip to Walterville for business. Mrs R C Vaughan visiting son-in-law Roy Goff of Coburg. T L Colston hauling lumber this week.
Engineer Simon Klovdah, in charge of surveying for the Willamette Valley Company's electric railway project up the McKenzie valley, has returned from Martin's Rapids after completing levels for route descriptions. Henry Stewart of Springfield will secure the right of way once Klovdah completes the descriptions in a few days.
Miss Muse Baker visits relatives from Eugene while W G Scott and Bud Wood tour Eugene. Mrs A C Pryor ships household goods to Springfield then plans to reside there again. Miss Kurr of Eugene visits Miss Belle Wilson. Isaac Wilson and nieces Millie and Roxie Pringle visit then head to Eastern Oregon. Hop prices collapse prompting growers to consider storage and forming a co op to pool hops for better dealer access and prices. local dealers buy only on demand. Bulletin, Bee supplies various goods at Chambers Hardware.
A Mohawk valley resident reports Southern Pacific company plans a new sawmill about a mile and a half south of Donna on Wendling ranch land. With large timber holdings nearby and existing mills at Marcola busy, officials expect expansion this summer and possible more mills in the valley.
Roseburg Oregon April 18 There is still no trace of Philip Standley the Camas Valley man who disappeared hours before his planned wedding to Edna Bushnell. His horse returned home with saddle and reins, neighbors searched the mountains and roads, a handkerchief was found, and authorities fear danger or derangement. A later dispatch says traces point toward the coast and search is discontinued as he may skip town. A public letter to the bride contained nothing of value.
Wisconsin Senator Robert M. La Follette declined an invitation to dine at Senator Levi Ankeny’s Gar den City home in Walla Walla after a Pendleton lecture. The visit followed Ankeny’s opposition to La Follette amendments on the railroad rate bill, leading to speculation La Follette avoided socializing to spare Ankeny from accusations of collusion with railroad corruptionists.
Pleasant Hill April 17 farming is delayed by wet weather. C C Mulkey and son returned from a week at Monmouth. Mrs Ella Bridges is very ill and no hope of recovery. Her daughter Mia Nixon of Seattle arrived. The P H band has been reorganized with additions and will provide good music. K P Williams of Trent did official business here last Monday. Visitors include Mrs Amos Walker of Medford.
Mrs. J. Barstch of Calgary and Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Rowland of Eugene report net receipts from the late baseball social near $30 despite a stormy night. Aunt Tilda McCall, 86, will travel to Eugene for her daughter Lizzie Rowland's golden wedding. Henry Laird, home for months, leaves for Douglas county to supervise $1860 road funds for Scottsburg to Coos Bay, promising a halving of travel distance.
Al Montgomery of Vida plans a 42 by 60 foot goat barn with modern conveniences. He currently farms under a hundred goats, yet reports $500 profit from 57 goats in eighteen months with fourteen nannies producing 25 healthy kids, underscoring his belief in goat raising as highly profitable in Western Oregon.
An elderly man named Keeler Gabbert collapsed on a street corner near First and Washington, dying before a patrol wagon arrived. Coroner Finley found heart disease likely caused his death, with letters indicating he was from Oregon City and had a wife Stella Gabbert in Eugene and a brother in Salem. Mrs. Gabbert was visiting relatives in Eugene when notified.
JUNCTION CITY item notes Chris Sheldt purchasing R F Baker's residence for 1700 with daughter Mary to run the telephone office. Deaths include 18 month Holder Gribskov from measles and Mrs Sylvester Radcliffe. Births list daughters to Stainaker Mays and Hays with weights and dates in April 1907.
In Marcola on Monday Estelle Hunter from Eugene began teaching in the Parson Creek district as the new school year starts. Arnold Bros. sold their cigar store to a Springfield firm. The Marcola wagon bridge nears completion and C. Coles feed barn plans to open soon.
A reader from Bergin Pana Illinois praises Ballard's Snow Liniment as a dandy for burns and urges keeping it in the house for emergencies. The ad notes quick healing for farm accidents, cuts, and bruises and lists 25c, 50c and 1 dollar sizes sold by Linn Drug Co.
An advertisement notes renovation of feathers bedding and pillows at 109 East Suh Street. It invites calls to retrieve items and mentions returning them after processing. Ticks washing suggested and a contact number Black 2642. D. R. Lakin dw ms Subscribe for the Weekly Guard.
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