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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
7
The Daily and Weekly Guard lists authorized agents Creanell J. L. Clark Coburg eerge A. Drury and all pestmestere to receive and receipt for subscriptions to the Daily and Weekly yard. Thursday, December 10, 1908.
Premium Papers promotes Oregon Agriculturist or American Farmer free with a one year advance subscription to the Weekly Guard. Offer includes silver and kitchen sets as noted in the advertisement. Send payment to GUARD PRINTING COMPANY in Eugene, Oregon.
The Guard launches a popular voting contest in Lane county to select at least nine young ladies for a funded trip to the Seattle Alaska Yukon exposition. Last year’s contest was generous, with the publisher backing advance promises, and manager Murdock is trusted to run a fair program. The prize aims to grant a dream vacation without cost to the winners with special attention in Seattle.
A brief note on Uncle Sam Handsaker and his Pioneer Life notes, praising his simple style of pioneer stories. It also recounts a New York Central Park census showing a decline in squirrel numbers due to overfeeding and automobile deaths, warning about luxury eroding vitality and urging renewal of vigor through new blood.
President EB J. Ross of the Washington State Dairyman’s Association leads members to the Oregon State Dairy Association convention in Salem on Thursday and Friday. Electric power lights the exhibit hall as dairy and creamery displays flow in, with cups as engraved prizes. Salem residents host a welcoming reception for visitors, while Oregon dairymen will be well represented at a Washington meeting in Chehalis next week.
The Berkeley Reporter notes two possible fates for the missing chief, either a drunken fall from a police launch or voluntary flight abroad. Engineer Murphy, who commanded the launch, could clear the mystery if he chooses. The piece also notes Roosevelt’s lengthy last annual message, likely to attract little reader attention.
The Albany Democrat notes Eugene city council paving ordinances and rapid price rises, with lots and rents climbing. It questions if a 10,000-population Pacific coast town can match the paving record, and highlights continued effort as the key to success.
At the annual city election in Junction City yesterday Fred C. Pell Forrest G. Miller and Earl Jackson were elected councilmen. Dr Ruff was defeated for re election by six votes. A marriage license was issued to Charles W Pettijohn and Flisia B Shackelford of Marcola and another to Delbert L Guard of Drain and Irene Foote of Eugene.
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup claims to drive the cold from the system and is described as very popular with children. Sold by all druggists as a remedy.
Blue River miner J H Cummings told Eugene guards that a recent find at the Hawkins claim likely eclipses regional ore. The ore runs over 50 dollars a ton and when broken by hand shows gold strings as long as a finger. Owners are jubilant and expect richer ore deeper in the tunnel.
Eugene readers note a local birth and a health advertisement urging kidney cures. Mrs. R. W. Kirkpatrick of 327 W Seventh St endorses Doan's Kidney Pills, claiming relief for kidney pain and backache, with Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo as agents. Sold nationwide for 50 cents.
An advertisement promotes DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills as antiseptic and fast sore relief priced 50c. In Grants Pass Miles Carter died after being shot by street laborer W Mack over a near beer dispute. the bullet pierced his lungs and Mack faces murder charges.
Chicago wheat market figures show December delivery at 1.08 and a half cents, May at 1.0788, July at 1.01 and a half cents, and September around 98, reflecting futures trading activity in the financial day.
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