Afternoon socials enliven Eugene with hostess led gatherings
Mrs A Booth and Mrs W Kuykendall hosted three successive afternoon gatherings at 143 East Nint Street. Guests enjoyed needlework and varied vocal and instrumental performances by Edith Prescott, Ence Winsor, and Isole Yor. Decorations featured chrysanthemums and cut flowers. Attendees included many named local ladies and families, with refreshments and contests among the events.
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Eugene
A. Booth
Wm. Kuykendall
East Nint Sireet
Edith Prescott
Ence Winsor
Pauline Ioter
Cosby Gilstrap
Donn
Winifred Cockerti
Barbara Booth
Martha Chambers
Hall
Mabel Kuykendall
Bar Boot
Olivia Risley
Edith Pri Gralaurie
Isole ‘ Yor
A. K. Patterson
Yora
Miss Barker
Ray Goodrich
J F. Page
H. L. Stadley
J & Frank
Frank Hampton
EL E. Mink
J. W. Seavey
S&s M Yoran
C. F. Littlefield
Idaho Campbell
W. G Gilstrap
Adelaide Lilley
Delmer Trimble
Frank Page
H. Fish
W. O. Boynton
J. Goldsmith
Albert Gelser
J. M. Shelley
J. W. West
D. A. Paine
W. W. Calkins
Society notes of Eugene residents and events
A long society column lists numerous Eugene residents by name including Mrs J Titus, Mrs Min Ble Waehburn, Mrs F G Young, Mrs Read, Mrs J Campbell, Misses Laura Harrie, Gladys Mackenale, Mary Barker, Edith Moxley, Enola Wells, and many more. It covers weddings, anniversaries, a high school football team party with prize winner Milton Burton, and social gatherings hosted by Mrs William Preston, ladies of the Episcopal church, the Methodist Aid Society, and the Salmagund Club with attendees and gifts. includes marriage announcement of Leone Kays and Henry Lowning Jacobs in Minneapolis with honeymoon plans.
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Howe
J. Titus
H. Dearborn
Min Ble Waehburn
Osburn
F. G. Young
Read
J. Campbell
A. UC. Mallothiin
E .K. Wheeler
Laura Harrie
Frank Winsor
H. D. Sheldon
A. R Sweeteer
Ll. N
Frederick Bunn
Rowey
Gerald
Wm. Preston
Milton Burton
Barbara Booth
Meta Goldsmith
Evelyn Bristow
Gladys MekKenale
Mies Valene Eastham
Carrie E.lepase
Mies Vera Auten
Mary Barker
Enerl Barker
Alice Bullard
Edith Moxtey
Lille Koges
Minnie Chambers
Flora Ball
Eeho Hawk
Enola Wells
Kimo Henderwhott
Mise
Nancy Pattison
George Mag
Frank Knox
Harold Young
Dougald Quiner
Edward Bailey
Vern Dustin
Clay Watson
Fred Porter
Ivan Anderson
Adam Krieger
Jack Morrison
Warren Roe
Gifford Kock
Gerald Preston
Eugene
Leone Kays
Henry Lowning Jacobs
Minneapolis
Mins
Chicago
New York
Furs and fashion trends in New York styles for winter
The New York fur trade reports a booming season with vast displays in major shops. Designers promote long Victorian lines, Victorine coats, and ponies as wraps for country weekends, while hats and fur fringe adornments dominate the latest ensembles.
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New York
Croskaway
Floemce Fairbanks
Official Decree Shapes 1910s Womens Fall Styles
Toledo December 13 The National Cloak Salt and Skirt Manufacturers issued a decree detailing new spring fashions for women with a vertical style emphasis. Descriptions cover two to three piece suits with hipless and half fitted jackets, gores in skirts, long sleeves, and tailored dresses in princess and umbrella shapes for misses and juniors.
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Toledo
Evening Social Note With A Surprise Lunch
Music and games continued until midnight and a delicious lunch was served as part of the surprise. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Barnum, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wellke, Mr. and Mrs. Arba Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gomph, Mr. and Mrs. John Barr, Mr. and Mrs. Merrell Pennington, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Hurd, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Spurgeon, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Barham, Miss Agnes Day and Johnnie Day.
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J. K. Barnum
Henry Wellke
Arba Stevens
Ed Gomph
John Barr
Merrell Pennington
Clinton Hurd
Mra
Milton Spurgeon
Harvey Barham
Agnes Day
Johnnie Day
Sale of Pakai Medicines Stopped by District Atty
District Attorney Bryson ordered a halt to selling Kerma, Hostetter’s Bitters, Electric Bitters, Lashes Bit ters and similar patent medicines due to alcohol content alleged to cause intoxication. The notice targets all district drug stores, with possible test cases by Peruna. Local sales may require a doctor’s prescription.
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Hostetter
Bryson
Eugene
Peruna Company
Peruna
Hosteter's
Foreigners Send Much Money Home This Christmas
New York December 14. American post offices report substantial money orders sent to Europe for Christmas gifts. In two weeks since December 1, total remittances exceed last year’s figures though lagging behind peak years. Estimated ship cargoes may exceed 96 million dollars with Italy receiving the largest share. Other nations listed include the United Kingdom, Germany, Hungary, Denmark, Belgium, Greece, the Netherlands, and Switzerland.
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New York
Clesare
Europe
Union Aads
New York Poste
Refland
Atlantic
Italy
Sailine
United Kingdom
Germany
Hungar
Eela
Dennmar Angelrin
Belgium
Greece
Netherlands
Switzerland
William Kidne Pilla, Kidney Pills Ad
Ad text touts William Kidne Pilla remedies for kidney and bladder issues. Claims address nervous overwork and back and loin pains with frequent urination. Sold by Liss Drug Company at 50 cents.
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Willaam
Liss Drug Company
Rear Admiral Emory to Retire Next Week
Rear Admiral William E. Emory, recently commanding the second squadron of the Atlantic battleship fleet, will retire next Thursday at age. Emory, a native of the District of Columbia, has had a long and distinguished navy career. Arthur J. Stewart of Tecalittan Met was an arrival in Eugene.
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William E. Emory
Atlantic
Emory
District of Columbia
Navy
Arthur J. Stewart
Tecalittan, Met
Eugene
Smoot outlines U S forest resources and conservation aims
Washington December 10 Senator Reed Smoot chairs the conservation commission section on forests and presents a detailed inventory of U S forests. The report emphasizes ownership shares, annual growth, and vast waste challenges, urging cooperation between states and the federal government to protect public domain and promote sustainable use.
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Washington
Reed Smoot
The
Conservation Commission
United States
Prominent Speakers At Waterways Convention
Washington December 10 prominent speakers including Joseph C Cannon speaker of the house Joaquin Nabuco Brazilian ambassador addressed the National Rivers and Harbors Congress session Mr Edwards Canadian parliament member spoke on Canada’s rivers and harbors James VanCleave president of the National Association of Manufacturers discussed manufacturers interests in waterway improvements J A Ockerson Mississippi commission member addressed waterways use in transportation
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Washington
Joseph C. Cannon
House
Joaquin Nabuco
Brazil
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Mr. Edwards
Canada
James VanCleave
National Association of Manufacturers
J. A. Ockerson
Mississippi Commission
Fausthough
Congress
Penquia Nabuco
Panama
Inlee
American Era, of Which Mr. Root
Latin America
Waterways plan outlined by Inland Waterways Commission
A report to the Joint Conservation conference estimates ten year waterways improvements costing about 50 million dollars annually to boost interstate commerce. Benefits include faster transport, forest and soil savings, irrigation, cheaper water supply, and reduced material use in rail vehicles, with per capita gains projected around 12 dollars yearly.
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Inland Waterways Commission
National Conservation Commission
Tbe
Aucn
Greatis
Ohtclew
Van Cleave Warns of Imminent Trade Embargo at Rail Hubs
James W. Van Cleave, president of the National Association of Manufacturers, asserts that trade momentum will trigger an embargo at major railway stations by the start of 1909. He notes two decades of rising trade volume and urges readiness for the shift.
Cannon Will Still Boss the House Reform Effort
Washington December 12 The Hepburn rule revision committee plans to seek authorization to accept a Speaker suggested compromise. The move signals a back down by reformers who had earlier outlined plans to force Speaker Cannon into changes. Members who spoke with the Speaker said they were his friends and wished to use his input. The rule revision process began in talks among committee members Speaker Cannon Williams and other reform advocates.
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Washington
House
Cannon
Williams
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