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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1910
Page
2
Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root is touted to restore health of kidney liver and bladder. The ad claims it reduces urinary issues, night and day toilet trips, and liquor aftereffects. A free sample offer and a booklet are promised by mail from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY. bottles cost fifty cents to one dollar at druggists.
A Eugene Commercial Club letter from T. J. Dennen of the Southern Pacific and Wells Fargo at Shedds lists Oregon telegraph agents views on swapping jobs with California workers. Most Oregon staff reject moving, with only Eugene and Junction City showing possible interest, and a California bid of ten thousand dollars from Junction City. The letter concludes that Oregon agents will stay or leave California is unlikely.
Emmett Howard showcases a working model of the Howard automatic switch in room 7 of the Cockertine & Wetherbee block aiding demonstrations for railroad companies. A stock company formed to promote the invention is selling shares at half par value, with a board including Dr. C. B. Willoughby and Dr. T. W. Harris. The device aims to prevent wrecks by automatically operating the switch via a locomotive shoe and track roller system.
The Christian church in Eugene plans a new stone or brick house of worship on Eleventh and Willamette, with cost not less than 50000 and possibly 75000. The congregation, the city’s largest, has raised about 6000 so far and aims to move ahead quickly with plans, architecture, and fundraising. The new site will replace the current building, which dates from 1898 and now seats about 1200.
A new device allows motormen to operate track switches from their cars without leaving the vehicle or stopping. By moving a lever, the switch opens or closes as desired, even when ground conditions are muddy. The invention targets street cars where drivers now must exit to manage switches.
The Eugene Fruit Growers Association plans to build a packing house on the Dunn property near the ice factory at the foot of Ferry street and is considering a canning plant in the same building. After two seasons using the Allen cannery, directors aim for self sufficiency and are studying plans for the cannery.
Pate Tee Frank Beth was arrested in Roseburg for stealing over $23 from Miss Myrtle Clark a Guard contestant and about $2.50 from Vincent lunch counter on West Eighth street. He had worked at the counter and fled last night before the takings were discovered. Beth registered at a Roseburg hotel under his name, aiding arrest. The lunch counter owner traveled to Roseburg to identify him and Miss Clark hoped for a prize from The Guard contest.
Gid T. Ellis of Cottage Grove filed a circuit court action seeking 10000 for injuries from the Oregon and Southeastern Railway wreck near Cottage Grove last June. He suffered severe leg arm and shoulder injuries and head bruises causing a six week work stoppage. Two other Cottage Grove men had already sued the company for substantial sums. The trio rode from above stations when a trestle failed sending a locomotive and cars into a canyon.
The Eugene city council held a long session approving a March 2 vote on issuing 170000 dollars in bonds. An ordinance to close pool parlors and cigar stores was sent to the judiciary committee after a petition by 800 property owners. The meeting covered agency extents, drainage, lights, graveling, and costs, with committee referrals and brief explanations.
Eugene council debates a city election to issue bonds for 150000 to liquidate debt and 20000 for a city hall site. The meeting covers Sunday pool room closures, drainage plans for 1200 parcels, opening Van Buren Avenue, and a protest over a previous road grading. Also discussed are a water plant filter upgrade, a small land sale near the pumping station, and a derailed wood fire rule enforcement.
A Eugene City Council committee returning from a visit to Oregon City plans to recommend a similar water system. Oregon City uses Willamette River water treated at a Jewel filtering plant with proven purity and no typhoid outbreaks.
Salem Ore February 15 J Thorburn Ross president of the Title Guarantee Trust Company Portland at the time of its failure was convicted for irregularities in bank affairs The Oregon Supreme Court affirmed the five year sentence but remitted the fine of 576 853 and the payment contingency at two dollars daily
Eugene council debates lighting expansion and a no fight policy. approves installation rights if property owners cover costs. Street committee reports 11,224 feet of lumber used in January and funds for Tyler street grading. Church uses Bancroft act for pavement. Frazer paid 1625 for head gates iron castings. Health committee notes manure pile near old Presbyterian church. Insurance appraisers log a 425.91 loss at pumping plant. water dept reports 43,000,000 gallons moved in January.
An advertisement offers Mall's Texas Worlder for kidney and bladder issues and rheumatic troubles. The seller O. J. Hull claims five years of use with guaranteed results and a 60 day treatment per bottle, noting no prior complaints.
A cornelia North Carolina editor braved a leg injury that worsened into a painful sore. Numerous salves failed until Hucklen’s African nailve claimed a cure, advertised as prompt for ulcers boils burns and other skin troubles. 25 cents at W A Kuykendall’s,
Seattle February 14 The Times notes a merger forging control of electric power railroad light and irrigation firms into Central and Western Washington. Strahorn gains railroads water rights and a 100000 acre tract, with Northwest Light and Power Co Valley Power Co Yakima Transportation Co Northwestern Gag and Electric Walla Walla Traction Wenatchee Electric and other properties merged under one management in a project worth at least twelve million dollars. The consolidation spreads across Wenatchee Yakima and Pasco regions and includes canal and water rights and electrical assets in a major regional development.
A damaged OCR advertisement touts King’s New Life pills as a quick remedy for dyspepsia indigestion biliousness constipation jaundice malaria and general debility. It promises broad relief and appeals to readers seeking medical cures.
An advertises a household remedy described as a natural corrective for derangements of the digestive and alimentary canal. It promises to improve digestion, relieve sour stomach, bad breath, irregular bowels, headaches, backache, and kidney or liver-related pains, claiming broad health benefits and a high value.
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