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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1907
Page
11
A reader reports long suffering from scalp sores and blood eruptions. After trying temporary cures with little relief, they were influenced by a testimonial to Cuticura products. Using Soap Ointment and Resolvent, the person claims permanent cure, praising the trio as best for the condition.
A vintage advertisement promises relief and better sleep for skin disorders in babies and adults through Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. It touts purity under U S Food and Drug laws, lists internal and external treatments, and offers a Purify book and sample products like patent medicine chocolates.
Dr L J Leminx a nervous disease specialist from Montreal is again attending actor Richard Mansfield in Saranac Lake Aug 12. Family says no change in condition but indications suggest Mansfield is not as well as when he first arrived at Adirondack two weeks ago. He no longer takes daily walks.
J B Vaughn of Elba Alabama writes that constant constipation and a disordered liver have been soothed by Herbine. He says it is the best medicine of its kind and urges others with these troubles to try it. Linn Drug Company is noted.
The administratrix Florence Vaughn filed the final account in Lane County Oregon. A final hearing is set for September 24, 1907 at 10 o clock in the morning in Eugene. Attorneys Walton & Ness.
Washington report on the Standard Oil Company price policy in foreign markets says US consumers bear the cost to push overseas business. It argues there was no true over supply in 1904 1905, yet foreign prices fell sharply and exports did not rise as claimed. The commission finds price declines were not due to supply changes and harmed American buyers.
The president of the American Federation of Labor is in Chicago providing advisory aid to telegraph strikers. He will seek a settlement by arbitration and advise on negotiations to resolve the dispute.
The report notes a widening gap between American oil export prices and foreign market levels from 1902 to 1906. US margins average about 4.6 cents versus roughly 1.6 cents abroad, even after quality adjustments. Foreign markets show lower prices while US consumers bear higher margins.
Wilbur Workman died Sunday afternoon on the Mc Kenzie road from Bright's disease. He was 45 years old and had suffered for about four years. He and his wife had recently come to Eugene from Myrtle Creek to visit Belknap Springs.
Ivison I 8 Day reports peaches prunes and apples look fine across the vicinity predicting a bountiful fruit crop. Vegetable crops and cattle ranges also look good with strong prices likely for beeves. Local mail routes change as W B Smith and J D Mays handle Elmira and Hale routes respectively. A U S Commissioner hears a home stead contest between Ray Littlefield and William McGuire today.
The commercial telegraph operators demand higher wages averaging 16 percent, free typewriters, an eight hour day, and union recognition. Companies recently raised the scale by 10 percent, but the men say the increase was not broadly applied while the companies claim it was non discriminatory across all levels.
Lane county superintendent announces regular examinations for state and county papers to be held in the Eu gene high school building from Wednesday, August 14 at 9 a m to Saturday, August 17 at 4 p m. For county papers the session runs August 14 to 16 with subjects listed by day. W B Dillard, County Superintendent.
C G Hays, a Bluff Maryland businessman, urges Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the quickest and surest healing salve for sores burns and wounds. W L DeLano, a local druggist, guarantees it at 25 cents. The article notes Oregon pens buy three Bavarian bloodhounds.
New York on August 12 reports liquidation dominates opening stock market trading as prices crash in minutes. Major losses appear across leading issues with notable declines in Northern Pacific Canadian Union Pacific Baltimore Missouri Pacific L and N Amalgamated Copper and Colorado Fuel. A reciprocal law clause requires shippers to load cars within 48 hours or forfeit $2 daily per car to the railroad.
Southern Pacific and Smelting led a broad downturn as Smelting fell 5 points and American Express 10, Consolidated Gas 6, Sinels Central 3-8, Reading 4 amid scattered 2 to 5 point trades. A brief 2 o'clock rally faded as selling intensified. Activity was limited between noon and 1, with prices severely cut yet showing a slow move toward normal conditions.
During J J Bryan absence at Newport his two year old filly Memo Altamont in a Springfield pasture broke her neck while likely playing. The horse was valued at at least 500 dollars. Bryan also says a match factory employing thirty workers will soon start in Springfield, promising local jobs and family income.
The law aims to lower fuel costs by enabling quick supply of slabwood from large sawmills like Wendling. It introduces reciprocal demurrage affecting railroads and shippers, mandating delivery windows from five to 26 days based on load size, with time starting at 7 o clock.
A column of humorous and philosophical observations on manners, habits, and social quirks. The author mocks complacent laziness, overbearing know-it-alls, and the comic dynamics of marriage and courtship with witty, sometimes pointed, reflections.
A humorous verse argues a cyclone is a rude force, not a gentleman. It knocks down fences and carries people away without fare, upsetting barns and windmills with bursts of air. The speaker laments etiquette versus practicality, preferring overalls paid for upfront over broadcloth bought on credit.
Mrs. Harold McCormick issued a defense for her father John D. Rockefeller after an interview attributed to Frank Rockefeller labeled him a monster. She criticized the jealousy and business failures of Rockefeller’s siblings, saying the bitterness stems from years of unsuccessful attempts to profit from the fortune. The summer-home statement at Lake Forest rebutted claims about the family and public perception.
Imported acts from Europe Asia and beyond fill the bill with 37 percent performers. The Belford Family of Acrobats Ariel Smiths and Orton Linden headline a diverse roster including Kamoyi troupe and The Side-Down Millettes in a world class spectacular.
The Department of the Interior announces a contest against homestead entry 10247 by Caipear Wileut alleging Ernest Tabor failed settlement and abandoned the land in sec 24, 17S 8W near Eugene. A hearing is set for August 16 1907 before U S Commissioner W W Calkins and final hearing August 30 1907 before the Register and Receiver in Roseburg. Due to service limits the notice will be published.
United States Land Office Roseburg Oregon issues notice under the 1878 act. Samuel Simmons of Eugene filed sworn statement January 8 1907 for the BE% of section 6 township 19 south range 5 west Willamette meridian. He will prove timber value vs agricultural use October 2 1907 before U S Commissioner W W Calkins in Eugene. Witnesses named from Panther Oregon and Eugene. Adverse claimants must file objections.
Roseburg Oregon June 24 130 A contest affidavit filed by David S Webster contestant against Irene Caldwell holder of homestead entry 11725 for land in Section 32 Township 16 S Range 2 E alleges no cultivation improvements residence or use and abandonment and that absence was not military. parties are ordered to appear August 20 1907 before W Calkins US Commissioner in Eugene Oregon for evidence and final hearing September 3 1907 before the Register and Receiver at the US Land Office Roseburg Oregon with due public notice due to lack of personal service.
Notice announces the sale of land under the 1874 act and the 1882 extension. It names Owen of Urow, Oregon, filing Feb 18 1907, with witness list including W W Calkins and others. The land is described as NW quarter and section details, with October 1967 final claim date noted, inviting all persons asserting rights to the described land.
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