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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1910
Page
8
A Milwaukee reader testimonial extols Peruna as a reliable family remedy. The letter claims Peruna has improved the health of the writer, her husband, and children, noting ongoing use and gratitude. The piece argues mothers with firsthand baby experience are best sources.
The Klamath Falls Evening Herald on February 17 highlights the esteem for Richard “Dick” Smith in the region, noting a farewell event planned to honor his contributions and celebrate his community ties.
About fifty citizens of the city and county gathered at the Lakeside Inn for a farewell reception and banquet for Attorney Richard Shore Smith on the eve of his departure for a new field. Judge Benson chaired and lauded Smiths ability, learning, integrity, and promising future while others, including Judge Noland and C. Delap, spoke in his praise. Smith, a Klamath County native, leaves with strong support from friends and colleagues who admire his independent rise and defense of the farmers in the water project against graft or speculative motives.
Lane county Oregon commissioners court will accept sealed bids for furnishing and delivering 125 cords of old growth body fir wood four feet long and 25 cords of oak wood four feet long to Eugene court house and Lane county jail. Wood must be at least three inches at the small end and delivered by September 1910. Bids due March 2 1910 at two oclock p m with certified check. Court may reject any bid. E U Leb county clerk.
A Dillon Drug company advertises Ballard’s Snow Liniment claiming it relieves rheumatic pain caused by attack of rheumatism stiff joints and muscles and restores suppleness to twenty eight year old vigor.
An 19th century patent remedy promotes Kasparius 2 as a general liver and digestive tonic. It claims to improve appetite, digestion, and elimination, relieve sour stomach, bad breath, constipation, and headaches, and restore energy by stimulating the liver and digestive tract. The ad pledges domestic availability and pricing through a local supplier.
Nearly two hundred Lane county boosters opposing Nesmith county formation traveled to Roseburg on a three-coach special train at 9 30 this morning. Crowded cars filled with supporters planned a large campaign meeting in Roseburg to counter the county division plan. A long list of locals from Eugene joined the trip, with Roseburg expected to host the excursionists in a lively reception.
The ad claims a hidden stomach or heart of kidneys nerve causes organ failure and asserts Dr Shoop's Restorative directly treats these nerves. A five to ten day test proves efficacy, with sales through Yerington's Drug Store.
Spokane Herald reports James J. Jeffries appears out of shape amid a farewell tour. A recent Spokane photo shows him carrying excess weight, suggesting substantial training will be needed to reach his championship condition before any potential ring return.
The board of regents advanced salaries for Professors John Straub and F G Young from 2000 to 7500 dollars per year with total advances near 3000 dollars. A 5000 dollar repair of the old gym for girls and grounds work were approved. Hayward Hall was not named after a living person. The president and officers reported and were reelected. The board members present included R S Bean Nehemiah L Butler James W Hamilton Cyrus A Dolph William Smith Frederick V Holman Milton A Miller Samuel H Friendly and J C Ainsworth.
Eugene High School debate teams won both at home in Eugene and in Salem over the question of cutting armies and navies. The at home squad included Jesse Kellems Harold Young and Harold Humbert while the Salem winners were Bert Lombard Victor Morris and James McCallum.
Washington reports all hope for the Nina has been abandoned after the vessel left Norfolk on February 6 bound for Boston with 32 people. Warships sent to locate her have been ordered to discontinue the search.
Cottage Grove Oregon February 18 The Kelso Gold Mining and Milling Company of Kelso Washington is installing stamp mills and machinery ready for operation by February 25. J S Brand finished an 18 day run yielding 352 dollars. West Coast Mining and Oregon Securities have shipped several thousand dollars in gold concentrates. North Fairview group and two recent rich finds enhance the camp. Golden Slipper has let a contract for 100 feet of tunnel.
Kameas City Missouri February 19 doctors Ludwig and Haines report strychnine in excess of medical doses found in the stomachs of Chrisman Swope and in the contents of Margaret Swope. An Ashland man recently sold milk butter and buttermilk totaling 93 dollars, a notable record.
Washington February 19 The condition of Senator Tillman paralyzed is extremely grave He passed a quiet night and is unable to recognize anyone this morning following unconsciousness last night Even if he recovers he will likely not regain speech and may never voice his convictions as before.
Mason City Iowa in 1919 recalls how it lured rail lines with large bonuses leading to three railroads, a booming shipping point, and a growing industrial base. The letter notes cement, brick and tile plants, a 4500 horsepower power plant, Memorial Hall, and the I O O F orphans home. The writer traces growth from a few hundred to 15000 people, and hints at future travel through Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma and Oregon.
University of Oregon total enrollment reaches 1030 across all departments with 619 in liberal arts and engineering, 177 in music, 144 in law, and 90 in medicine, indicating steady growth across faculties.
A series of birth notices dated February 1910 records a daughter born to J. F. Bryan near Springfield on February 17, a daughter born in Eugene on February 19 to Robert Orr and wife, and two marriages on February 16 and 17 at Eugene city hall with Justice of the Peace R. Bryson officiating for William Traynor and Susie Hombach and for A. L. Woodard and Mabel Lachland of Cottage Grove.
Chas Stickels, Fern Ridge farmer, says severe cold has killed twenty of his forty newborn lambs this week. He notes lack of green feed to milk lambs despite good grain feeding and reports grain crop losses from freezing, with forty acres lost to the freeze.
The Ashland basketball team completed a road trip or series of games finishing with six victories in ten appearances. They racked up a total score of 311 to 243 across the span, highlighting strong offense and defense.
R. R. Peterson of Utah Construction Co's railroad camp near Eugene admitted bootlegging liquor to earn spare money. A victim, James Willden, awoke to find a thief stealing from his pocket after using the drink described as a vile potion. Peterson was arrested, pleaded guilty, and received a $100 fine and a 30 day county jail term, with about fifty more days to serve due to lack of funds.
Dr. G. Beardsley returned from a trip seven miles above Lowell reporting very bad roads yet railroad camps busy. L. R. Wattis' Lowell camp leads in progress with a large steam shovel and three dinky locomotives operating on trestle fill. All camps are progressing well despite winter conditions.
Dr. F A Cook acknowledged his identity in Santiago Chile after being recognized by his Belgian Antarctic expedition comrade Rysselberghe. The two men, former fellow passengers on the Valdiva, had not spoken openly about their past until today.
Oscar Fountain of Springfield dies at 57 from Brights disease at Eugene General Hospital. Funeral Saturday at Gordon's parlors with I O O F cemetery interment. David M Sidwell, Coburg resident aged 51, died after Iowa relocation. funeral Friday at 10 am at Coburg Christian church with I C O F burial. Grant Kesterson, 12, son of Mr and Mrs George Kesterson near Creswell, dies of Brights disease after four years illness. services at home and Howe cemetery burial.
The will of Mrs. Euphamey Gerahb bach, who died after falling from a hayloft, was filed for probate. Estimated estate value is $1500. She leaves $1 to daughters Etta M. Gates Lottie W. Henry and Hattie V. Chatman, with remaining real and personal property to son Leo Condray, daughter May Condray, and son Charles Gersbach.
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