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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1906
Page
2
Cryptic OCR fragment records misread price terms and dates. Mentions Eugene Oregon and February with unclear subscription and late year charges. No clear event or person names beyond Gogene Ure Sprice uncertain.
The Oregon press shifts to paid political advertising, ending gratis space. The change favors candidates who pay, arguing direct voter contact beats old stamp campaigns. Also noted are stock sales, Seattle’s price for propagandists, and assorted political and local items from newspapers.
The piece argues against creating a university funded by wealth, citing ruthless competition, Standard Oil’s price wars, and the risk of power concentrating in profits. Prosecuting Attorney Miller of Idaho, linked to Harry Orchard’s murder case, vows not to be deterred, having secured $41,000 in life and accident insurance as protection.
The article notes a generally improved financial tone with bank clearances up about 3 percent nationally and 2 percent excluding New York. It highlights Canada’s cities as notably stronger, showing a 28 percent gain, and says the improvement isn’t tied to politics or expected laws.
Three northern provinces of Japan with 70,000 people on the pauper diet due to rice crop failure. Excess rainfall and lack of sun harmed grain, shriveled heads and poor harvests. Some wheat fetched high prices as California seed stock ships, with old wheat remaining as seed-wide.
The county superintendent of Lage county will hold regular state examinations at the Eugene courthouse from Wednesday February 16 at 9 a.m. to Saturday February 17 at 4 p.m. for first second and third grade certificates with a schedule covering penmanship orthography reading writing arithmetic theory of teaching grammar physiology geography mental arithmetic civil government and other subjects. Primary certificates include penmanship orthography arithmetic physiology theory of teaching and education. The notice is signed by W B Dillard County Superintendent.
Fragmented OCR note describes railroad land for lease or sale along Oregon and California routes with applicant names and addresses. Mentions Charles W. Be erin as agent and Sac Prauatens Cai. Includes garbled dates and details of tender and applications.
A dense list of property transfers, holdings, and court items from Lane County. Numerous parcels across ranges and townships change hands among residents and firms, with entries for executors, heirs, and developers. Also noted are timber agreements, powers of attorney, marriage licenses, probate actions, hunting licenses, and a circuit court docket.
A fragmentary OCR shows numerous individuals with last names and towns such as Cooley Creswell Washburne Janetion Eugene Cottage Grove and Joel Richmond. The text reads as a roster of residents and collaborators including Belebaw Walk er Dowell and Scobert with scattered first names and places.
Springfield notes discuss Pacific State Telephone Company plans to add two loops between Springfield and Eugene to improve inter exchanges. A burglary attempt at Luckey and Anderson’s saloon failed, possibly due to detection fear, with pry marks and a broken upper panel visible. Local residents Mr and Mrs Tom Tucker and Mr and Mrs J J Jackson prepare to move to California. Ike Larimer and wife welcome a baby girl born Tuesday January 23, 1906. The grammar school closed yesterday due to Miss Emma Richmund's illness.
The General Land Office in Washington DC ruled in Olson versus Abraham L. Kelly over 100 acres of timber land in township 17 4 east up the McKenzie, granting the land to Olson. Olson, of Astoria, protested Kellys final proof after Kelly advertised in 1901. initial cancellation due to Olson’s error was later reversed on appeal. L E Baan represented Olson in the case.
W. B. Gilbert, a timber broker, sues J. Chambers of Cottage Grove for a five percent commission on a sale of about 1000 acres of timber land and a sawmill. The price was 95 000 dollars and Koepel, Rogers & Co. of San Francisco began negotiations in October 1905 and completed the deal, but payment is refused.
Fragmentary OCR notes two individuals and a date in January. mentions W. J. Wallace and a Cree ell wife, with references to a birth or event on January 2, 1008, and a weight measure of 2 pounds. Names and places are garbled, limiting clarity on precise event.
J H Van Meter of Klamath county Oregon died suddenly yesterday while walking near Hyerre Hewen en route to a box. He had been looking after his brother Hadkine's interests until his death. He was found two wards later on the path after being attacked and expired.
Ashland high school defeated Eugene at the armory with a 15 to 12 finish. Eugene led 7 to 4 at halftime, but Ashland surged in the second half to take control. The game was clean with moments of strong play and a public bench after.
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