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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1910
Page
3
In a tense exchange at Mellenry's office, editor Dupuy defends a disputed story about Judge Harter and a big insurance client. McHenry presses for accuracy while Dupuy alerts the visitor to potential consequences for the paper and newsroom policies.
A dramatic extract shows Dupuy pressuring editor Mellenry over Wheeler Brand, a journalist targeted for discharge amid a power struggle with the Advance newspaper. Dupuy hints at advertising leverage and political motives, while Brand is depicted as a vigilant but controversial figure. The scene reveals tensions between owners, editors, and legal backers in a town press saga.
In a tense newsroom scene, editor McHenry debates firing reporter Brand after a Hartelmy story, while lawyer Dupuy pressures him to spare Brand. Enter Mike Nolan, owner of the Advance, who recognizes Ed Dupuy, hinting at past ties and potential influence over the paper’s future.
Mrs Nolan and her children arrive at the editor Renner's office in elegant dress. Conversation shifts to journalism, comparisons with crime and divorces stories, and mention of past events like a streetcar strike twelve summers ago. The scene ends with a tease of continuation next Saturday.
Winter illness terror warned by ad claiming Wild Slizzard 1 causes stuffed nostrils chills fever sore throat and painful cough. It urges immediate use of Dr King s New Discovery citing A L Dunn of Pine Valley Mississippi who says one bottle cured him after three weeks. Supposed large hemorrhages coughs colds whooping cough bronchitis asthma labeled as supreme with prices 60 cents and 1.00 guaranteed by W A Kuykendall.
Threatening feverishness with children is quickly and safely calmed by Preventics. These little candy tablets should always be on hand for prompt relief. Preventics contain no quinine and nothing harsh. They are a genuine safeguard against colds, carried in pocket or purse. 260 sold by Yer ingtons Drag Store.
A brief sale notice indicates items in the Optical Department close at prices from £1.00 and upward. The auction or clearance lists reflect a departmentwide discount event with emphasis on affordable eyewear and related products.
Field Brothers of Portland purchase adjacent brick yard near Masonic cemetery. They plan a $10,000 upgrade, a 40,000 brick per day capacity but start with 20,000 daily this season, adding tile machinery next year as demand supports. Head brick maker J E Schumus contrasts local clay quality and promises a top grade brick, employing about 18 men.
The Oregon State Railroad Commission released a January summary of railroad accidents. It cites a collision injuring two passengers, killing six and injuring others, with three more deaths among contract workers. One passenger and one employee were injured. property damage totaled 1225 dollars, excluding the Oregon Short Line incident.
The Springfield News reports on the Portisad, Eugene and Eastern franchise dispute. Citizens favor a mutual benefit, cautioning against rushing approval while Oregon Electric eyes a northward line into Eugene. Local officials and A Welch are urged to prove commitment with action.
A brief county note mentions L. M. Tere ul involved in a short event described as occurring over a few days. No further details are provided in the fragment.
A House sub committee proposes a Medal of Honor for Commander Robert E Peary the polar explorer in place of a rear admiral promotion The Senate had passed a bill granting the promotion but the sub committee unanimously disapproved it
A. F. Thompson and his family have arrived from Meadville Pennsylvania to settle in the city, bringing new residents and household plans.
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