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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1910
Page
6
A fragmented medical discourse describes women’s monthly pain and the desire for relief. It mentions names like De Preece and Paveuelle Preseri in discussing natural necessities and remedies, targeting women’s health and weaknesses. The page references haematics, regularization, and cures for menstrual distress in a dated, clinical tone.
Abilene Kansas August 15. Bertha Benigus a popular young woman was found murdered in her parents home with no clue. A note in German found in the yard hints at the crime while jewelry and a necklace were stolen earlier. Police explore jealousy and possible entry by an intruder. Livingstone, a former schoolmate and sweetheart, was detained.
Washington dispatch reports the forest service calling on the war department to aid Montana fires. General Wood immediately orders a battalion from the Four Infantry to Missoula to help. The Flathead reservation and Coeur d Alene forest area remain extremely critical while other forests show improvement.
Captain H Beerman returned yesterday from the headwaters of the Long Tom river and the Lake Creek valley. He reports several fires in these localities spreading rapidly with little to no effort to check them due to lack of help as ranchers are busy with crops. No great timber damage yet but rain is needed to halt spread. The paragraph notes an unusually long dry period and mentions dust and atmosphere.
Testimony before a congressional investigation reveals guardians signed papers for baby Indians as well as adults in McMurray land deals. It shows that tribes believed McMurraymaster knew better than concretemen and senators how to sell lands for Indians. The hearing notes that Choctaw and Chickasaw families often raise six to eight children and that these tribes are among the richest in the world through government land claims, with alleged per-family interests around $5000 and additional riches cited.
Fred C. Kean and John H. Hammit of Eugene won the Bert Lemon stock of goods at the Donna Store in a creditors sale. They bid 650 dollars, the highest offer, and will operate the store. Lemon owed about 4000 dollars. 9650 from stock use goes to creditors pro rata. Constable Plank conducted the sale with Attorney L M Travia present for creditors.
A chauffeur named A C Cornelius was badly injured when a Reamble Santaomceline vehicle plunged down a 25 foot gulch four miles above O'Brien's on the McKenzie river. Two passengers jumped clear. Cornelius was trapped under the wreck and later taken to Eugene hospital after an emergency bone setting. An Eugene doctor arrived after a lunch delay, and the car was later towed in.
Eugene resident William A. Haskell of 272 Seventh Street credits Doan's Kidney Pills with providing quick relief from back burden and weight. He notes family use and universal good results, with Foaster Milburn Co. of Buffalo as U.S. agents selling 50 cent packages under the Doan's name.
A posse pursuing two horse thieves near the Callahan ranch twelve miles northwest of Dairy, Oregon, killed one named Dumons and the other named Kuhl escaped. The pursuit started after a recent theft of mules and horses around Silver Lake, with the trail traced via Sprague River and Williamson River. The posse recovered the animals. Coroner Earl Whitlock and officials were alerted and traveled to the scene.
A notice in plain terms warns against using Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve for anything but eye issues. It claims the product is harmless for treating granulated lids and weak vision but discourages broader use. Sold by Dillon Drug Co. on August 1.
Advertisement for Hall's Texas Wonder promoting kidney health and claims of relief from kidney, bladder, and rheumatic issues over five years. Includes price of bottles and a testimonial style claim of many successful results with no complaints.
Brussels Aug 16 The flames that gutted Belgiums 1910 exposition left ruins still smoking but danger from renewed fire is past. The management will close the site for several days to clear debris before reopening. Losses run into millions of francs but not 100 million as earlier feared. Much art treasures and valuables were saved by police and moved to safety.
San Francisco August 15 a warrant for the arrest of William J Burns the detective in graft prosecutions was issued by United States commissioner H M Wright of the Northern district of California The charge is subornation of perjury The complaint states that on August 13 1907 Burns secured ...
The statement by Charles B. Snell before Judge DeHaven claiming he was not Dr. E. B. Perrin's attorney at the time of the agreement with John Benson led to his perjury indictment.
The Northwestern Corporation moves quickly on a new brick building north of the Az Billy department store. Architect Y D Henaill, currently away, is to return soon to finalize plans. Contracts expected by August 25 and construction to begin September 1, with completion anticipated in January. The 35 by 160 foot ground floor will extend 100 feet on the second floor, housing gas and water offices and a demonstration hall.
Died at Montavilla Or on August 5 1910 George H Rigdon aged 64 son of the late Rev John Rigdon a Lane county pioneer He came to Oregon in 1862 once a Lane county resident leaves a wife and five children all in Portland except one Funeral arrangements not yet made At Eugene hospital August 15 Mrs M D Moore heart trouble taken there last night formal notices not yet issued.
An old health ad touts Dr ell s Pine Tar Honey as a treatment warning that untreated conditions may lead to serious illness. The Dillon Drug Co on August 1 markets the product with a bell on the bottle as a recognizable device.
Camp Hiddel Aug 15 The Mazama party reports dramatic climbs on the Three Sisters. An official party summited the Middle Sister, a separate group reached three North Sister pinnacles, and Morse Hayward became the youngest Mazama after climbing the Pacific peak. Prouty completed a solo feat, reaching the highest North Sister pinnacle in six and a half hours.
Private G. R. Kirkman of Company G, 4th Oregon, is ill with typhoid fever at Qosgrove. Initial fears of sending the unit home were eased by Col. Elbert, who decided the company could stay in service. Kirkman was moved to Roseburg for treatment.
Portland reports a Alaska miner J. W. Range finally received twelve dollars from the United States government after a 42 year wait. A Washington attorney claimed one third. Range paid out four dollars to the collector and kept the rest. The sum represented a lower postage stamp payment.
Describes kidney and bladder symptoms including frequent urination back pain and scalding during passage. Promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy praised for rapid relief and health restoration. Claims it fits liquor related discomfort and night trips, with sale in small sizes and address in Binghamton New York.
Guy Parker of Pleasant Hill near Creswell grew ill after six weeks of fruit tree spraying and handling dynamite. Doctors ruled the severe headaches delirium and rising illness were not from spraying poisons but tubercular meningitis likely triggered by fumes and arsenic exposure. Parker's condition worsened despite care and yesterday he briefly regained consciousness before slipping back toward death.
In Reno Nevada on August 14 Mrs Margaret Emerson McKim was granted an absolute divorce after one hour twenty minutes in a crowded courtroom. Her testimony alleging drunkenness by her husband Dr Smith Hollie McKim occupied about 25 minutes and went unchallenged. She left with her attorney amid congratulations and thanked Judge Pike.
J R Pitt of Rocky Mount North Carolina said he suffered intensely from the worst cold he ever had and after taking one bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery was entirely cured. The testimonial notes it as the best remedy for coughs colds asthma throat or chest trouble with a trial bottle offered free. Guaranty by W A Kuykendall 81
Herman, 14, son of C. E. Carlile, of West Fourth street, ran away from home causing great parental worry. A Park hotel keeper, 8. Y. Abbott, reported seeing two boys on Saturday morning near the freight depot heading south. one matched the Carlile boy’s description and the other was two years older.
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