Eugene Guard Subscription Details and Agent List
The Eugene Guard lists a subscription price of 61.5 dollars per year in advance and 2 dollars at year end. Entered at the Eugene Oregon post office as second class matter. Authorized agents for subscriptions and business include W C Conner for Cottage Grove J L Clark for Creswell and Geo A Drury for Coburg. December 27 Thursday.
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Eugene
Oregon
Cottage Grove
W. C. Conner
Creswel
J. L. Clark
Coburg
Geo. A. Drury
Premium offers with free papers for Guard subscribers
The Guard Printing Co in Eugene Oregon announces a special offer for one year prepaid subscriptions to the Weekly Guard at one dollar, with a free choice of the Twice a Week St Louis Republic or the Oregon Agriculturalist. Subscribers may also swap magazines for these papers. Remit to Guard Printing Co Eugene Oregon.
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Guard
Guard Printing Co
Guaard
St. Louis Republic
Oregon Agricultu
Republic
America
Oregon Agriculturalist
Gunard
Oregon Journal
Eugene Oregon
A Christmas of Peace and Prosperity Across the World
The message celebrates global goodwill and prosperity, noting past disasters tempered by charity. It contrasts free American abundance with Austrian postal labor unrest, and argues that natural resources and space drive national prosperity. The piece urges gratitude for liberty and the need for steady stewardship.
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San Francisco
Valparaiso
Why Lane County Should Build Bridge at McKenzie Ferry
The McKenzie River route carries heavy traffic with timber mining and mountain travel. Periodic high water and ferry delays create long waits for travelers to access hot springs and mountain towns. The Guard urges the Commercial Club to pursue a bridge solution.
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Lane County
McKenzie
Stelong
Mes
County Proposes Bridge Over McKenzie River
A proposal calls for a new bridge to span the McKenzie at the free ferry site before next fall rain season. The plan aims to improve crossing access and reduce ferry wait times for local residents.
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Free Ferry
Willamette River Navigation to Eugene Proposed
The Commercial Club should pursue opening the Willamette River to Eugene within two years. An appropriation of 250000 dollars could fund start-up, given the river drains a densely settled area with vast development potential and some boats already reach Eugene with no improvements.
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Willamette River
Eugene
Oregon
Congress
Willamette Valley
Church and town frictions raise funeral costs in La Canonique
In La Canonique the church and town both own hearses, each denied access by the other. The town refuses the church use of streets for funerals, while the churchyard bars the town hearse, doubling the cost of the ceremony and complicating funeral rites amid church state tensions.
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France
la Canonique
Willamette River Improvement Feasibility Debate
Attorney John H. Bower advocates a canal scheme to solve transportation in Western Oregon. The Guard favors deepening or clearing the Willamette River, believing the objective can be achieved through persistent effort.
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John H. Bower
Oregon
Willamette River
Congressmen Voted Raise for Senators and Representatives
A remark defends lawmakers who supported salary increases, calling them prudent and job‑holding rather than cowards. The statement frames their actions as careful, maintaining employment while addressing equal pay concerns.
Treasury officials warn prosperity brings trouble
Treasury officials say rising prosperity is creating new problems for the country and that there is little room for complaint as the economy strengthens. Economic authorities discuss unintended consequences and policy challenges amid improving conditions.
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Treasury
Railroad bidding heats for government legal services
Bidding for government legal work is brisk and likely to rise as prosecutions continue. The public will track which firms are awarded contracts and how many are selected.
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Kely
Announcement clears debut timing for American ambassador
The statement notes that there is no state secrets violation in revealing the American ambassador will not debut under the current administration.
Firyan Seeks Advisor Role in Oklahoma Convention
Firyan notifies the Oklahoma constitutional convention of his willingness to shoulder the burdens of advisor in chief, signaling readiness to influence drafting and policy directions.
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Firyan
Oklahoma Constitutional Convention
Harriman Says He Would Part With All Wealth
E H Harriman was quoted saying he would give up all his wealth tomorrow if possible. The remark raises questions about what prevents him from parting with his fortune and what current constraints or pressures he faces.
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E. H. Harriman
Anti Hearat Democrats Remind Governor of Election Vote
Democrats remind Governor Hughee that they also voted in the recent election, highlighting participation by party members in the ballot.
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Hughee
Dredge canal from Eugene to Corvallis urged by editor
In a letter to the editor John H. Bower argues against deepening the Willamette to Eugene, urging federal focus on the Siuslaw jetty. He proposes a six-foot deep fifty-foot wide canal from Eugene to Corvallis using natural sloughs, with minimal dredging, kept navigable by intermittent locks, funded by a canal district, and free for boats. He notes drainage benefits to swampy Long Tom lands and warns against private franchises.
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Eugene 1
Siusian
Willamette
Central Bcate
Willamette Street
Seventeenth Street
Corvallis
Eugene
Judkins' Point
Long Tom
John H. Bower
Buffalo bigamist confesses to marrying a hundred women
A Buffalo man admitted to taking multiple wives in a sensational case that shocks readers. The confession details a pattern of marriages across regions, suggesting a wider network and prompting police scrutiny. A Chicago connection is hinted, indicating possible further victims or links.
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Buffalo
Industrial peace as nation’s greatest boon
A concise editorial line proclaims that no greater material blessing can be conferred on the country than industrial peace, framing stability, production, and progress as essential national welfare. The statement emphasizes unity of labor and capital, and the duty of leaders to foster harmony for economic advancement.
The Pioneers Remembered in Forest Triumph
A rustic poem recalls early settlers who broke the wilderness and paid with their lives for progress. The speaker urges later generations to remember that the pioneers earned pride through hardship and sacrifice, while warning against forgetfulness of their costly triumph.
Principles and dangers of liberty democracy and class power
A speaker argues that ideals like liberty democracy and constitutional government are vital for public interest but lose value when used as ends for self interest. They warn that pursuing liberty or democracy for a class harms society, and that safeguards exist to align these principles with the general good.
Loomis and Gilliam Bride at Loomis Home Near Eugene
Miss Eleanor M Loomis and Samuel R Gilliam wed December 4 1904 at 6 PM in the home of the bride’s parents four miles north of Eugene Rev J Gerloss Gregory officiated The ceremony followed by a decorated reception and wedding dinner The bride a Lane county teacher and the groom a Wasco county farmer near The Dalles are to begin married life amid statewide best wishes The article also recalls a local obituary noting a man’s death and widespread sympathy across Oregon.
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Eugene
Eleanor M. Loomis
Samuel R. Gilliam
J. Gerloss Gregory
Lebanon M. E
Lane County
Wasco County
Dalles
Sloat Marries Howe In Vancouver Then Resides In Eugene
Charles W. Sloat married Miss Allie Howe on December 22 1904 at the home of Mr and Mrs John Sexton Vancouver Washington After a visit with Mrs Sloats sister Mrs Geo Melson of Salem the couple returned to Eugene where they will reside The groom is well known in Eugene and the bride is a daughter of Henry Howe of West Tenth Street Also note Dr Lowe the optician will be in his Eugene office all next week.
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Sloat
Howe
John Sexton
Vancouver
Washington
Charles W. Sloat
Allie Howe
Zion News Items Special Correspondence
Zion reports a well attended shooting match at Mooney with prizes of chickens for winners. Floyd Edwards of Fall Creek visits NR Edwards. Charlies Chandies returns from Donita logging camp. C L Williams plans a logging camp at Fisher Rock. Asher Beach and wife visit Zion. School closed for holidays. Mrs Fenton praised by patrons. Rev Moose of Divinity School to preach at Lost Valley echootnous first Sunday in May. WITH Kelsay sighted Sunday. John F Parker and wife from Donna spend Xmas with parents. will visit friends before returning home. A W Jacobs expects two daughters from North Bend to visit soon.
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Zion
Mooney
Floyd Edwards
Fall Creek
NR. C. Edwards
Charlies Chandies
Donta
C. L. Williams
Fisher Rock Asher
Fenton
Moose
Divinity School
Mary
Kelsay
John F. Parker
Donna
A.W. Jacobs
North Bend
Elmira News Items Highlights and Local Notes
Christmas tree at Baptist church shines as Elmira reports many local events. Professor Charles Gilson visits McMinnville for holidays while James Jeans from Palouse country stops by relatives. Ira Inman’s boy on wick list. H L Bown sells six Swisa cattle winning prizes at Lewis and Clark Sacramento and Salem. No school vacation this week in Elmira. Reta Bradford closes successful term in Fir Grove district.
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Elmira
Dee
Baptist Church
Succes
Charles Gilson
McMinnville
James Jeans
Palouse
Fen Inman
H. L. Bown
Sacramento
Salem
Ira Inman
Mise Reta
Bradford
Fir Grove
Death of Henry FE Ankeny a leading Oregon developer
Henry FE Ankeny, longtime Oregon activist and progressive entrepreneur, died after a life spanning mining farming and irrigation work. He began as a miner in eastern Oregon and Idaho, became a prominent Willamette Valley farmer, then built a lucrative placer mine in Jackson County. He later focused on irrigation projects in Klamath County and remained a respected Republican voice for four decades.
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Henry FE. Ankeny
Oregon
Idaho
Willamette Valley
Jackson County
Klamath County
Henry Ankeny
Death Notice of W. W. Craig of Camp Creek
W. W. Craig died at his Camp Creek home on December 22 1908 from stomach cancer. He was 77 years 6 months and 3 days old, born in Ohio and long resident of Lane County. He leaves a wife and six children four sons and two daughters. Funeral services led by Rev Platts of Thurston were held December 24 at 10 a m with interment in Camp Creek cemetery.
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Camp Creek
W. W. Craig
Ohio
Lane County
Rev. Platts
Thurston
Coburg Notes of Interest and Local Happenings
Coburg reports include visits from Mina Fatelle Howe Creswell and Florence Dornay Junction City, a Berkshire family move to Salem, Mrs Irvine and family settling in Twisp, and Mr Wigle leasing a boarding house. School plans a Christmas program at Coburg W G hall. Mrs Sidwell eyeing California for health reasons. a Roth Kelly night shift ends. a December 10 birth to Mrs Holt. Edna Woelflein visiting Eugene. Mrs Richardson from Springfield visiting Coburg. Miss Macil Leach birthday surprise with a doll serenade.
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Coburg
Mina Fatelle Howe
Creswell
Florence Dornay
Junction City
Berkshire
Familly
Goshen
Chas, Cochrane
Salem
Mra
P. Ft
Fred Wigle
Irvine
Bam Darling
P. Strickler
Coburg W. G. W. Hall
David Sidwell
California
Sidwell
the Planet of the Roth-Kelly Company
Fred Holt
Edna Woeflein
Eugene
J. Richardson
Springfield
Macil Leach
Neff
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