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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
8
The text argues Peruna's ingredients are proven in many medical schools for catarrh and that its founder Hartman offers a large scale, honest preparation with pure drugs and uniform quality. It emphasizes chronic catarrh prevalence and criticizes other doctors for failing to relieve patients while Peruna promises transparency about active constituents.
The Willamette Valley Company will soon install a 1000 horsepower and 75 kilowatt turbine at its Springfield electric plant supplying Eugene. A new engine doubles capacity and a separate generator will power street cars, improving reliability after last winter's outages. Barter Young of Fall Creek bought a Rambler for travel between Eugene and his locale.
Portland August 1 Herman Ridder a leading German American publisher and Democratic figure makes his Pacific coast visit and gives a local paper his brief view on national issues. He calls today s problems trusts and tariff reform Roosevelt panic and argues the Republicans will promise reform but never deliver. He predicts Taft cannot reform the tariff and notes Cannon Paine and Dalzell would block changes. He adds claims about New York voters and the need for judicial action on injunctions.
The case should be heard by three judges before any punishment is administered.
Oslar Mahalay a Hungarian resident of Goshen was examined before County Judge Chrisman on his sanity. Doctors Brown and Cheshire reported a badly affected mind and the judge committed him to the Insane asylum at Salem. An attendant will take him to the asylum tomorrow morning.
A major blaze in Albany destroyed the 1.5 story wooden facility housing molds machinery and equipment. Loss estimated at 12 000 to 20 000 with about 9000 insured. Principal owner former State Senator Frank J Miller said the plant would be rebuilt at once.
In Eid US July 31 George W. Jones, superintendent of Knois School for the Bush, claims one third of blind children result from carelessness of guardians or midwives. Neonatal eye inflammation appears within one to three days after birth. silver nitrate saline solution can prevent this disease when properly administered by health workers.
A marriage license was issued last evening to Wilder RB Parnham and Miss Hiclen Ivy Gates, both of EuGene. The ceremony closes a year of plans and confirms their intended marriage.
In Paris on August 1, Cornell’s J. C. Carpenter won the 800 metre dash in 2:15, Chicago’s W. F. Hamilton took the 200 metre dash in 22.0 seconds, Chicago’s M. H. Griffin claimed the discus at 41.12 metres, and H. L. Trube of New York AC won the 1500 metre handicap in 4:35. A second report from Dublin notes American athletes winning seven events as the Irish four faced them. In Saratoga, Silarius won the United States Hotel Stakes worth $10,000.
Washington August 1 Rear Admiral William S Cowles the President's brother in law was placed on the retired list at the age limit for active service His naval career was marked by efficiency and faithful service He is a Connecticut native who entered the Naval Academy in 1867 and served across Mediterranean Pacific North Atlantic and Asiatic stations
The officer served as naval attache in London from 1893 to 1897 and as naval aide to the President from 1897 to 1902. He commanded the battleship Missouri from 1903 to 1905 and has led the bureau of equipment as chief for the past two years, with early command at the Isthmus of Panama in 1902.
At Salem on July 30 1908 a son was born to Thomas L Williams and his wife weighing ten pounds Mrs Williams formerly Miss Stella Baker of Eugene.
Oregon National Guard rifle team selections announced after two days of competition at Salem range. Fourteen of nineteen expert shooters qualified for the national event led by Captain George E. Houck and Captain R. O. Scott with others including Lieutenant F. G. Stewart and several sergeants and corporals from Roseburg Portland Eugene and Cottage Grove. The team travels to Camp Perry next month under Adjutant General W F E Finger order.
St Paul Minn July 31 The Hill lines have abandoned the marine portion of their share in Pacific trade with Japan and China while staying affiliated with Japanese steamship lines James J Hill of Great Northern says the Pacific trade ceased a year ago The action is not due to resentment at the Interstate Commerce Commission but to lack of pay and competitive disadvantage for American carriers with no seafaring nation status.
A commentary argues that subsidies are not the cure for ocean carrying trade woes. What is needed is thoughtful, effective legislation that aids industry rather than creates hindrances. The author stresses practical policy over financial incentives to restore competitiveness.
James H. Budd former governor of California died early today at Stockton from Brights disease at age 54.
Editor warns that a street railroad within city limits at Judkies Point narrows an already tight road creating risk when two teams pass and a car moves simultaneously. He urges widening the road by twenty feet and warns authorities not to wait for a fatality. The piece notes a two week crossing gap at Thirteenth Street east end, complicating eastbound night travel. J R Campbell signs.
Special correspondence from Lost Valley notes haying nearly finished. Rev Frank Kelly visited Corona and Saginaw. E M Parker and family left for Silver Lake and Masters points. Dr and Mrs L F McDougal visited W Ki Fenton and left for Hazel Dell. Fenton visited Indugene. Rev D E Baker set appointment for the 5th Sunday in August. Bro H L Sfeards held services at Trent seat. Edgar Johnson and Rhode Wilhelm planned a hunting trip. Neighbors picked blackberries along the river. Mrs Louis Niebel, sister of Miller's wife, was injured by a streetcar incident. Chambers Hardware Co. 4
City council passed a resolution to amend the charter authorizing water bonds up to 500000 plus one mill tax and creating a water board after plant completion. It also provides 50000 sewer bonds with 27000 warrants, and a voting setup for the October special election. An additional charter amendment to increase street improvement funds from 3000 to 15000 was introduced but failed after mayoral tie vote.
Brownsville Oregon July 20 work on the new railroad up the Calipoola river from Brownsville has commenced with ties laid along the route. The line will open up dairy and fruit country and provide a lumber outlet for the Calipoola valley mills. Dallas Oregon July 30 a Dallas to Salem railroad is expected to run in full operation within fifteen months. Salem Falls City & Western railway survey work has been completed and contractors will start soon. Leadbetter of Portland Spaulding of Newberg and other Portland capitalists back the line.
Browneville Oregon July 49 C Troutman a farmer near here lost 145 to a farm laborer who stole funds and fled on horseback The fugitive tramp hired briefly outran Troutman who reached Albany two hours later with the thief s horse dying soon after valued at 250 In Wheto et Marribure last night Mr Phelps sold his ownership of the Harrlebers Bulletin and will relocate he has been editor for four years previously based in Albany.
Springfield prepares a major centennial celebration for Abraham Lincoln's birth on February 12, 1909 under the Lincoln Centennial Association led by Melville W. Fuller and other officials. Invitations have been issued to the president and foreign dignitaries. events include grave ceremonies, a public meeting, and a banquet with schoolhouse programs nationwide.
O W Hurd's salmon cannery at Acme on the Slusian river burned completely in a fire discovered about 5 am. Loss is about 30 000 with plant value 15 000 and building similar. No adequate fire protection, limited insurance, origin unknown, possibly chemical reaction from sulphuric acid shipment. Crowds from Rome, Florence witnessed. Cannery leased by Elmore Company of Astoria plans to operate with Chinese laborers. creamery nearby narrowly saved.
The Metropolitan Life building on Madison Square hosts the Republican national committee on the first day of presidential campaign business. Hitchcock heads a mostly new clerical staff as Taft campaign efforts coordinate with the Congressional committee housed at the St James building.
Oyster Bay August 1 President Roosevelt and Secretary Wright ordered the eight cadets dismissed for hazing at West Point to be reinstated and punished according to the academy's standard disciplinary methods.
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