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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
2
Historic ad copy promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and related ailments. It claims widespread benefits, urges trial and doctoring kidneys first, and provides an address in Binghamton New York for free pamphlets. Mentions generic “sixteen” cent and product availability.
Washington audience in both houses showed scant attention as the president’s annual message was read. A joint committee of Congress notified the chief executive, the galleries were filled, and printed copies were distributed to all senators and representatives. Most legislators studied the copies rather than listen to the reading.
Sheriff Bown and Coroner Gordon probe the death of Jacob Mathewe found Sunday in a cabin near the Walker residence between Eugene and Springfield. No violence seen, robbing suspected. body found face down, clothing pockets emptied. Mathews, 53, had a Portland connection and recent sawmill work, with unclear cause of death and possible robbery aftermath.
Charles W. Fairbanks appeared at the opening of Congress today and was greeted with widespread applause. The vice president’s entrance drew cheers from members and spectators, underscoring his prominent role as the session began.
The Metropolis reports no poison traces after Dr. Day examined Mathews' body. No marks of violence found, suggesting death by unexpected means. Coroner Gordon postponed the inquest to tomorrow at 10 o clock to gather more details on the cause of death.
Washington December 7 report by the first assistant Postmaster General urges creating a new division of railway mail service for Oregon Washington Idaho and Alaska. The current section is supervised from San Francisco with transit times of Portland thirty five hours Spokane fifty one hours and Seattle forty three hours. Legislative authority is required before action and the recommendation calls for it to be secured.
An ad touts Dr King s New Life Pillars as a gentle remedy avoiding painful surgeries. The copy claims the pills cure constipation headache biliousness and malaria and notes W A Kay Kee d All s drug store as seller.
In Spokane the first great apple show opens with President Roosevelt signaling its start. National Apple Show aims to promote fruit farming, with premiums totaling 35000 dollars and twelve land prizes. Exhibits span the U S Canada and several nations, and events run all week with lectures and horticultural meetings.
The local Degree of Honor announces officers led by Chief of Honor CarrollIn Miller and Lady of Honor Jeannette Moorhead. Councilmen contenders include Fred Peil Dr Hicks and Forrest Miller. A new two story 30 by 50 building will rise near Star theatre with blacksmith and wagon repair tenants. A son was born November 29 1908 to Mr and Mrs John Richardson.
Winberry December 56 notes Elsie Young and daughters Leona and Gladys may take a cooking contract at Marcola to start February. Beatrice Hock now works for Mrs. Chas Ea ton Jasper. Mooney Nelson and Hart map construct a telephone line. Booth Kelly Lumber Co suspends creek operations until water rises. Roads are in good condition, thanks to Mr. Nelson.
Paso Robles Calif Dec 7 Governor-elect Cosgroves condition worsened during the night with the heart described as strong yet showing weakening signs The disease nature is uncertain but improvement remains possible according to the latest bulletin B--
Leo F. Zelinski of 68 Gibson St Buffalo says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured a severe cold sore in two days with a single daily application. He asserts the salve heals all sores and notes it is sold under guarantee at W A Kaykendall's drug store Bic.
The defense in the Ruef bribery trial rested its case in San Francisco this morning after presenting limited testimony centered on a single document. Prosecution rebuttal and closing arguments are anticipated as the trial progresses.
The trial of Ruef continued with technical arguments and no witness testimony. The defense argued, and it is expected the case will go to the jury on Wednesday.
A 1908 letter from Santa Rosa California praises Hyomei for curing catarrh. W Mock an 81 year old pioneer from 1849 California recalls using the remedy, endorses its effectiveness, and notes daily use. The advertisement promotes Hyomei outfits priced at 1.00 with extra bottles at 60 cents, via Hall's Red Cross Drug Store.
A fragmented OCR item presents names and terms likely tied to oil or trade, featuring Alva and Pers as readable entities amid unclear context, suggesting a local notice or brief snippet rather than a full article.
Draymen and railroad workers unloading crates for the new I O O F block had one crate topple. Five of six panes were shattered, each valued at 150 dollars, totaling 750 dollars in losses. The crate was moved to the block for inspection. One pane previously broke Charles McFarland's arm in a separate column.
A historic claim promotes Kodol as made from natural digestive juices in a healthy stomach. It asserts complete digestion of all foods and relief in any stomach trouble. Marketed as pleasant to take and guaranteed, with availability through druggists.
Readable fragments describe a local notice about a sporting or meeting event in a town. Names and exact places are unclear but the item hints at a scheduled gathering with participants and a date in a community context. The text remains fragmentary and lacks complete details for full identification.
Springfield Mo Dec 7 The National Exchange Bank one of the largest in Springfield did not open this morning. A notice said it was closed by direction of the controller of the currency. No statement has been made of liabilities or resources.
An old advertisement proclaims Kodoi for dyspepsia indigestion and sour stomach will promptly relieve any form of stomach trouble and cure dyspepsia. It claims guaranteed results and notes the product is sold by all druggists.
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