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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
2
An archaic mail order pitch promotes a so called Restorative claiming to strengthen the heart stomach and kidneys. It warns against other tonics and promises hidden benefits while urging readers to request a three day test and to mail money for a dubious remedy. The tone is promotional and targets women with generic health claims.
Seneca C Beach, district census supervisor in Portland, faces the challenge of dividing Oregon's Second congressional district into sub districts of about 1500 people for enumeration. He will appoint about 250 enumerators, with completion deadlines: two weeks in cities over 5000, four weeks in smaller towns and rural areas. He seeks county precinct maps to ensure contiguity and proper grouping. Headquarters will be in the Lumbermen's building starting Wednesday. Enumeration begins April 15.
El Paso Texas November 29 W J Bryan plans a tour of South and Central America and will visit the Panama Canal during the trip.
In Eugene a daughter was born Sunday to James Harris and his wife on November 21, 1909. Near Cottage Grove a son arrived for the Doe Pitcher family on November 24, 1908. Near the mouth of the Mohawk River Cheries i Allen and wife welcomed a son on November 27, 1999.
Refugees from the wrecked steamer Argo, picked up by lightship No 70, will remain marooned on the coast until the gale subsides. Lighthouse tender Manzanilla attempted to reach Astoria but turned back due to weather. A second shoreward crossing will be attempted when conditions improve. ten refugees with Captain Snyder are safe and well. The Wallula and Tatoosh tugs from the Port of Portland stand by to convey them ashore when feasible.
President Campbell of the University of Oregon outlines required changes in rules, emphasizing broader powers and potential reforms. The discussion signals upcoming policy revisions and institutional adjustments to governance and procedure.
President Campbell argues for radical but cautious rule changes after recent fatalities. He favors awaiting the intercollegiate committee's findings before adopting any shifts and notes Pacific schools’ milder play due to wet fields. He mentions rugby as a potential later alternative if needed.
Taxpayers of road district No. 38 in Lane County Oregon will meet at Kempp schoolhouse on December 15 1909 at 2 PM. The meeting seeks voters approval to levy an additional tax to improve district roads. Signed by over 10 percent of district taxpayers.
Notice of Kroat District meeting to levy a tax on road district taxpayers in Lane County Oregon to be held at the Wendling schoolhouse on December 11 1909 at 2 p m. Signed by at least ten percent of district taxpayers. Also brief notes on L N Roney transport to Sharp Creek and Marean Hurd forest ranger's planned return via Portland The Dalles and the Deschutes amid heavy snow and impassable roads.
Berlin November 30 Emperor William opened the Reichstag today in a speech praising the extension of the two year trade pact with Great Britain set to expire December 31 and reaffirming the Franco German Morrood agreement and the triple alliance. He urged continued unity of the allied empires for the welfare of their peoples and the maintenance of peace.
First National Bank of Eugene wins against Jennie F Park for 425 dollars plus 52 dollars in attorney fees and costs. Park pawned several rings including a large solitaire diamond to borrow 420 dollars. she vanished when the note matured. The judge ordered sale of the jewelry to satisfy the judgment.
Edward Miles, 24, of Pennsylvania, was arrested by Deputy Sheriffs Pratt and Pryor in Irving, examined by Judge Thompson and doctors, then committed to the insane asylum. He caused a scene at the Eugene depot, bought a Portland ticket, and later fought deputies who tried to place him in a vehicle claiming he intended to walk to Portland.
Colonel Roosevelt Kla 4 Ron Roosevelt Kermit Edmund Heller and Leslie A Tarlton arrived from Gunsboehien Plateau and are in splendid health.
An advertisement touts Mi-o-na tablets as the best stomach remedy to cure indigestion and improve complexion. It links stomach health to blood nourishment, lists symptoms like belching and nervousness, and claims a money back guarantee with 50 cent boxes sold by Red Crowe Drug Co in Eugene, with samples offered in Buffalo.
Fragmented OCR notes advertise a miracle balm promising relief for aching feet and pains. Mentions a location in New York with references to a free package and bold claims. Includes garbled phrases and stray brand-like terms.
Florence area brief notes describe a shooting match, school election decisions, and a proposed forty mile tax vote. Land transactions include R P Reinhardt renting a ranch, moves planned for his family, and P Paxton acquiring 40 acres to improve and build a home near Colter assents under local development.
Notice announces a public meeting at Mound schoolhouse in Lane County Oregon on December 20 1409 at morning to vote on a levy of additional tax to improve district roads The notice is signed by at least ten residents B F Hyland reports selling two carloads of cattle from his Bir ranch near Lowell to Portland Union stockyards at a good price He notes high water in Portland with water reaching the second step of a passenger car as it traversed a low Oregon City area
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