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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1910
Page
9
A mother describes her daughter’s eczema worsening in cold weather and improving with Cuticura Ointment Soap Pills. After medical treatment failed, the family used Cuticura products and saw the skin clear, with the head and arms affected previously now smooth. The sister’s arms were also affected but improved with the same remedies. Mrs. Charles S., Me., Sept. 21, 1905.
A colonial period advert describes Coticura Ointment as a remedy for skin and scalp humors, itching, rashes, and inflammations. It claims relief for infants, children, and adults after a hot bath and mild purgatives, suggesting a speedy cure when other options fail.
Johannesburg Feb 15 A new world record for the 100 yard dash was made by Donaldson who defeated Postle in 9 3 8 seconds. The previous record of 9 3 5 seconds was held by Dan J Kelly of Baker Guy Oregon and James Rector of Charlotteville Virginia.
Social notes from Irving dated February 14 mention Miss Bell obtaining a one month leave to visit an ill mother in Indiana. Local resident 8. L. Bond plans several home improvements for a neater dwelling. Mrs. Mary Wiscarson of Cottage Grove visits Irving relatives after riding the Roseburg local. W. A. Potter receives a birthday postcard shower on February 7, reaching a milestone. Florence Metcalf returns from South America via the Southern Pacific route, briefly visiting Irving before Beattle. Maud Briggs shows poor improvement amid adverse weather. Irvings ladies attend Dr. Oliver’s Eugene meeting Saturday afternoon. Carlos Marsters of Portland visits Irving friends over Sunday. It appears Black Butte company halted operations at the quicksilver mine, despite Mr. Dennis’ contrary statement. The farm near the mine is leased to Oscar Hardford, who plans crops next season.
Rufus Ennett of Elk City Oklahoma purchased the A T Clark farm comprising 384 acres along Spencer creek through J W Zimmerman agency. The price paid for the property was 3600 dollars.
Eugene supervisor C. R. Seitz argued for state forestry policy, urging conservation education and a non political state forester, fire patrols, and tax structures to protect timber. He warned overexploitation harms public wealth and highlighted county revenue from timber sales and long term stumpage value.
Elmira notes snowfall surprise and a shadow social success. Ina Zumwalt visited Friday to Sunday with members including B P Inman Jeans Fisk and Inman. Clarence Zumwalt stayed home after an injury while Mise Lemmon and Ham were mentioned. The Guard contest excites residents as school resumes with a Briiticate achievement noted.
University of Oregon professor H C Howe draws attention after the Y M C A withdrew an invitation to speak on Christ’s mission. He delivered a sermon at a Unitarian church critiquing the human nature of Christ and the feasibility of Christ’s teachings in resisting violence.
The editorial article titled Promotion That Means Retrogression is challenged as misrepresenting the board’s role. The Eugene and Lane County venture details funding, printing sites, distribution, and cooperative plans with Southern Pacific, Harriman, and Sunset arrangements, asserting local business participation and expanded scope while defending supervision and expenditure.
The city adopts a new cooperative advertising plan to attract wealthier visitors and residents. The commission insists the program is a prudent, auditable investment with transparent bookkeeping and no wasteful campaigns. Leaders including FP M Wilking and W A Bell endorse the strategy as a practical, businesslike effort to boost the local economy.
Norman Gratham arrives at the Guard office after a New York to Portland and New Orleans route on a $5000 wager covering August 22 1909 to August 2 1910. A former wireless operator and Ann Arbor graduate he endured eighteen hold ups crossed rivers and lived on minimal funds while averaging about 31 miles daily. He met Jack Londos in Butte and wore simple clothes on a long adventurous journey.
An old advertisement touts Hyomel as a cure for catarrh croup coughs colds sore throat and bronchitis. It claims the inhaler potently delivers relief without cocaine or morphine and offers a lifetime inhaler with extra bottles available for 50 cents. A sample and booklet are free from Booths Hyom Co Buffalo.
Seven men were badly burned in the Hopkins fire room explosion at 7 40 this morning. Two may be fatally injured. Three sailors rushed to aid teammates as they fought the blaze. Injured include R E Taylor B A Carletillo J F Paunt E A Clary W A Neare G E McNerlan and T J Brown. All are hospitalized in San Diego.
Florence West notes limited new information on jetty construction with contractor representatives visiting, machinery shipping arranged from Coquille to the Sluslaw, and next steps anticipated by Wakefield and partners. Also reports real estate closings, a Granada townsite purchase, a Florence youths club formation, and timber land acquisition by William Jephcott.
The Republican State Central Committee gathered in Portland on February 14 to endorse an 14 delegate state assembly to be held in Harard. R. H. Marts was nominated as presidential elector. 27 counties attended with unanimous proceedings. A five member subcommittee led by R. E. Williams prepared procedures for the assembly.
George Fisher closed a private sale of eight miles from Eugene near Goshen village in Mt Hastings area. Buyer Thomas Richmond of Detroit Minn will move here with his family and may attract other settlers. Amy Hurlburt of Brento is visiting in the city.
A list of successful applicants for teachers certification announced after an examination held this week. County officials completed grading, naming recipients across three grade levels from numerous towns including Junction City, Eugene, Springfield, and Cottage Grove.
Snow draped the countryside as lumberjacks push to finish road repairs and move a timber mill. George Williams plans to relocate his mill to a new site, while Potter Crothers and other workers advance planing and lumbering tasks. A young gathering ended with a sociable dance and the first debate of the new deal set for February 19 drawing a large crowd.
Abbott of 283 Washington Eugene Oregon recalls kidney trouble in 1905 1906 and credits Doan's Kidney Pills with restoring strength. She describes back pain and fatigue until her husband bought the pills at a local drug store leading to relief and renewed household ability.
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