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Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1906

Page

2

Daily Guard publication notice and pricing details

This item states that the Daily and Weekly Guard is published in Eugene Oregon every Friday with a subscription price of 1.50 per year paid in advance or 2.00 at year end. It is entered as second class matter and lists authorized agents for subscriptions in Cottage Grove Coburg and other areas. The date shown is Thursday December 13 1906.

Eugene Oregon Cottage Grove W. C. Conner Crenwell J. L. Clark Coburg Geo. A. Drury

Premium offer from Guard Printing Co Eugene Oregon

The Guard Printing Co offers new or current subscribers a year of the Weekly Guard for 1 50 and a free year of either the Twice a Week St Louis Republic or the Oregon Agriculturalist. Subscribers unable to obtain the magazines will receive one of the two papers at no extra cost by sending their details. The Weekly Guard remains bundled with the Semi Weekly Oregon Journal at 2 25 for both papers. Mail remittances to GUARD PRINTING CO Eugene Oregon.

Guard Guard Printing Co St. Louis Republic Oregon Agricultue Ralist The Republic America Oregon Agriculturalist Weekly Guard Oregon Journal Eugene Oregon

Waterways as Eugene's path to economic greatness

The essay urges building a Willamette River waterway or canal from Eugene, arguing dredging or a canal to navigable water could cut freight costs and boost industry. It cites Erie Canal history to show long term price declines, notes limited current railcar supply, and predicts Eugene becoming a major Pacific coast city with thousands of millmen and woodsmen affected by improved transport and expanded lumber output.

Ette Eugene Willamette Alaska Orient Albany Buffalo DeWitt Clinton

CAN SHORTAGE PROBLEM PORTLAND TELEGRAM SUMMARY

The Portland Telegram outlines Oregon’s lumber mills facing a car shortage. It notes 500 mills now versus 250 two years ago, with many mills unaffected due to river or coastal locations. About 60 mills have shut down and the rest dependent on rail have suffered, impacting local farmers and ranchers who rely on nearby mills.

Oregon

Eugene's Splendid Growth and Prosperity

The Eugene banks show 50 percent deposit growth in the past year, totaling 2,128,658.72 dollars for a city of 7,000. The piece argues Eugene's location in the Willamette valley, timber wealth, mineral deposits, and potential railroad expansion to Klamath Falls and Ontario will drive rapid growth, with business groups urging citizen support for ongoing development.

Eugene Willamette Valley Oregon Fastern Southern Pacific Klamath Falls Ontario Commercial Club Merchants’ Protective Association

Civic improvements spur Eugene toward a greater city

Eugene moves forward with park land donation by Hon. T. G. Hendricks and planned improvements. An electric street and suburban railway will link Eugene and Springfield next year, boosting property values along Willamette Street. A Carnegie library project, a $50,000 federal post office, university expansions, and beautification efforts complete the push toward a “Greater Eugene” future.

Eugene T. G. Hendricks Springfield Willamette Street Greater

Roosevelt and Asiatic Labor Critique in Message

In a critical view the speaker argues Roosevelt misunderstands the dangers of Asiatic labor. He contends the Chinese and Japanese are aliens who come without families, do not assimilate, and return to Asia after earning money, shaping a hostile Pacific coast stance.

Seism of a people opposes Asiatic labor and immigration

The opposing view condemns Asiatic labor as prejudice and ignorance from a high position. It argues President Roosevelt should work among the Japanese and Chinese to understand conditions, concluding that philanthropy begins and ends at home for these groups.

Roosevelt Clude

Morning paper battles Southern Pacific for influence

The editorial page portrays a fierce contest with the Southern Pacific Company, blaming management in a tale of editorial power and regional interests. It suggests financier Harriman faces misfortune living in New York while the Willamette Valley Company persuades editors to back its stance on customer service and rail provision.

Southern Pacific Company Harriman New Southern Pacific

Enforce nickel-in-the-slot law shocks Portland readers

The Portland conscience rises to enforce the state law against nickel-in-the-slot machines. The author lampoons cheap gambling as a ruthless, sleepless trap, noting its harm to boys and young men, and contrasts a speech by Dr. Krishna criticizing missionary and colonial attitudes amid famine in India.

Hell Satan

Albany Herald attack on Philippines policy sparks editorial clash

The Albany Herald questions the Guard and editorials urging quick U.S. disposal of the Philippines. It scorns the editor for seeming out of step with the Republican administration and mocks delayed moral leadership from Governor Chamberlain, predicting a rise in conservative moral rhetoric similar to Teddy Roosevelt.

Phillipine Islands Albany

Oregon City Locks and Willamette Navigation Proposal

A plan urges buying the Oregon City locks and opening the Willamette River to navigation up to Eugene to permanently solve the valley’s car shortage. The proposal argues enhanced river transport would transform regional mobility and commerce for generations.

Willamette Valley

Bible as basis for great orators in England and America

The article notes that leading speakers such as Brougham Macaulay Webster and Garfield shaped their oratorical style by mastering the Bible. It argues that these figures used biblical phrasing and cadence to inform public discourse beyond clergy.

England America Brougham Macaulay Webster Garfield

Bible study shaped Lincoln and great orators

The New York World notes Lincoln’s style was formed largely by the King James Bible. Macaulay learned modern tongues by Bible study, Coleridge praised Bible discipline, and Kossuth credited the Bible for his English mastery.

New York World Lincoln Macaulay Samuel Taylor Coleridge Kossuth

Eugene's Manufacturing Firms Support Local Prosperity

Eugene hosts iron foundries sash and door mills flouring mills and more shaping a thriving year round economy. Owners are enterprising pioneers urging liberal home patronage with the slogan buy Eugene made goods to keep money circulating and benefit every resident.

Eugene

Maryland Senator Seeks Senate Ruling on Federal School System Controversy

Senator Rayner of Maryland urges the senate to go on record opposing federal interference in a state's school system in a dispute with a foreign government. The note hints at a possible California Hayner boon context to watch.

Senate California

Noted Voice on Race and Politics in Oregon Debate

A reflective editorial questions public reactions to political loyalty and family status, criticizing premature judgments about patriotism. It backs a fair demurrage law for railroads to improve car availability for shippers while questioning the legislature. The piece briefly contemplates postponing Cuban elections for a year to calm tensions.

Oregon Railroads

Secretary Root Urges More Trade With South America

The piece notes Secretary Root's push for expanded commerce with South America and hints at debates over how such trade changes might affect imports like preserved foods. It references Senator Beveridge challenging wealth concentration and the antitrust drive affecting John D. Rockefeller.

Chicago Professor Denounces Socialism as Failure

A Chicago professor living on Rockefeller funds entered the public spotlight declaring that socialism is the philosophy of failure, calling himself the embodiment of nerve in a bold, provocative stance.

Rockefeller

Mme Gould May Marry Again Prompts Lillian Russell Return

The notion of Mme Gould marrying anew unsettles Lillian Russell, who may feel compelled to reappear in newspapers. The remark suggests renewed public interest in social circles and high society due to evolving relationships.

Lillian Russell

Automobile Runs Over Embankment in St Louis

An automobile in St Louis ran over an embankment the other day. The incident shows that a vehicle can traverse such terrain without provoking pedestrians.

St. Louis

Congress Statesmen Face Closing Weeks On One Foot

At al defate stand-patters in Congress will do their standing on one foot during the closing weeks of their statesmanly careers.

Congress

Fulton narrowly avoided earlier U S Senate election

The article reflects that Charlie Fulton was fortunate not to be elected a United States senator two years earlier, implying a near miss in a prior election and suggesting lasting political consequences.

Lie Fulton United States

Eugene Brightens With Schools Churches In Oregon City

Eugene is a city of schools and churches serving as Oregon's splen did university seat with ongoing enrollment and community growth.

Eugene Oregon Splendid* University

Fragmented OCR on youth education raises questions

The readable fragments discuss youth, education, womanhood, and schooling methods. References to a divinity school and Catholic elements appear alongside notes on public schools and discipline. The text hints at comparisons with other cities but remains unclear and partial.

Divinity Otto Uap Pe Bugene

Mining Growth and Advertising in County Prospects

The county mining industry grows yearly with development in River and Bohemia districts and new camps opening. Strong, honest advertising is urged to attract investors, noting operations in Blue River, Bohemia, and potential investments if linked to Nevada, California, Colorado, or Idaho. Oregon must learn the full extent of its resources and how to exploit them.

Blue River Bohemia Nevada California Coorado Idaho Oregon

Capital Typographical Union bill to reform state printing

The Capital Typographical Union of Salem proposes a legislature bill to place the state printing office on a professional business basis with a state printing commission and fixed salary for the state printer. It also calls for a new building and heating plant for the Capitol. The Be gene Y M C A plans a new building next year and seeks liberal support. The YMCA’s facilities will enhance work and influence, aiding men mentally morally and physically.

Capital Typographical Union Ye 2106 Salem State Printing Office Begene

Beaver State Bond Echoes In Albany Debate

The Albany Democrat remarks Oregon will never be a beaver state, defending the nickname Webfoot and pushing the idea that Oregon’s identity remains tied to its historic nickname. The tirade highlights regional pride and a clash over state branding.

Albany Democrat Oregon Beaver State

Public sentiment rallies over transportation debate in Oregon

The Albany Democrat notes S P advocates blame California shipments delays on unloading, while lumber needs and awaiting consignments drive the shipper outlook. It also covers a Br gene meeting on railroad passes for legislators, a divorce suit where Mrs Yerkes Mizner claims money motive, and praises speeches that crystallize opinion and promote unity.

Oregon

Modern Woodmes Elect Officer

At a meeting of Eugene Cah M.W. A. officers were elected for the last year. Names include Dr. M. L. York, Y c., Warnock, O. F Ford, David Link, clerk, F Mosher, Claude Jackson, L. H. Crenshaw, sentry, McDougal, Dr. MG. physicians, F. R. Welch. Manne noon from Halsey. I been visiting her father been visiting her sis.

Eugene

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