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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
7
The Eugene Weekly Guard lists subscription prices of 1.50 per year if prepaid and 2.00 at year end. It is entered in Eugene Oregon as second class matter and published each Thursday. Authorized agents Creswell J L Clark Coburg George A Drury. postmasters may receive subscriptions. Date December 31 1908.
Subscribers who pay a full year in advance for the Weekly Guard may receive either the Oregon Agriculturist or American Farmer free. The offer includes silver and kitchen sets while supplies last, with details in the advertisement on the page. Address GUARD PRINTING COMPANY in Eugene, Oregon.
Eugene of wide repute seeks sustained growth through targeted industry. The article urges attracting a large factory or rail link to Portland, plus developing local farms, canneries, creameries, and smaller industries to employ hundreds and boost land values, aiming for a 25,000 population without heavy payrolls.
Since consolidation eleven years ago city debt has nearly tripled and now stands at a level a little over two-thirds of the funded debt, highlighting rising fiscal strain and the challenges of managing public funds.
An editorial argues that public debt, when spent on lasting improvements, boosts city value. It cites railroads and New York as examples where borrowing funded growth, and urges Eugene to issue bonds for a new city hall and continued street improvements, noting rents and property values rise with investment.
A marked Hudson Morning Republican piece compares Eugene Oregon's growth and advertising push with Greenland and Hudson. It notes Eugene's 10 000 population, a 1908 15 000 budget for promotion, the Commercial Club led by J H Hartog, and the Nobody's Magazine effort. It cites a 100 member committee aiming 50 000 for a new YMCA, with rapid early fundraising.
The piece argues that enduring truth and justice rise from poverty and hardship, not worldly approval. It contrasts the inn of popularity with the manger of righteousness, asserting true living brings inner peace, character, and loyalty even without wealth or fame.
Chicago reports Mr Harriman perfecting plans for 750 to 1000 miles of new track in Oregon. Surveys ordered across unexplored regions. Kruttschnitt confirms ongoing projects and a Shasta route to Natron. A future east west line would run Natron to Ontario, with a low grade to cut costs.
A Harrisburg Improvement Club committee led by Mayor Barney May met with Hartog of the Commercial Club after arriving by the 9:30 local to plan advertising Harrisburg resources. They aim to raise a publicity fund from over $1000 to $1400 and will hold a mass meeting in the public hall after Hartog promises another meeting Monday evening January 9.
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription touted as the beet of medicines for diseases and weaknesses of women. Described as the only preparation by a regularly graduated physician and skilled specialist in women’s diseases. Claimed safe in any condition, free of habit forming drugs, and openly listing every ingredient on the bottle wrapper under oath.
At Fairmount December 27 1908 Claude V Stephenson and Miss Sarah V La Duke tied with Rev C A Wooley presiding. In Sioux Falls South Dakota December 19 1908 J H Blewett of Eugene and Miss Florence Butler of Grundy Center Iowa wed. couple to reside in Eugene.
S. H. Smith sold his two story brick block on Willamette street across the alley from the Smeede to J. B. Coleman the wall known capitalist for 15000 dollars. The property had an addition built to Park street since purchase and the sale was shown as a profitable advance over the price paid three years ago to C. J. Barhite. The lower front part of the building is occupied by the Combination barber shop.
A daughter was born in Seattle on December 24, 1908, to the wife of Frank Wilkins formerly of Eugene. W Pollak of Albany is in Eugene on business.
A historical ad asserts Kodoi for dyspepsia indigestion and sour stomach guarantees prompt relief from any stomach trouble. It states the medicine will cure dyspepsia and is sold by all druggists.
I. T. Nicklin retires from business and conducts a large closing out sale with greatly reduced prices, as advertised in today's Guard.
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