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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1906
Page
2
An OCR damaged Eugene Weekly Guard edition discusses Oregon politics, calls for a gilt-edged congressman, critiques boss rule, references Governor Chamberlain and Senator Mitchell, and contrasts American republican ideals with revolutionary history. It also mentions Crand jury outcomes, press subscriptions, and notes about Alice Roosevelt dowry discussions.
The writer discusses widespread unfair practices in hop trading, where buyers and dealers exploit growers. Sampled bales and hidden quality issues lead to losses, with Oregon’s past law failing to deter evasion. A state hop inspector is urged to grade and protect growers, preventing predatory behavior and ensuring fair dealing.
A fragment discusses a supposed Russian Republic Day revolt in Raeeim Te and questions why it would spread. It condemns the Russian government as brutal and oppressive, citing extortion and murder as motives tied to elite benefit.
The Memphis Mercantile Trust Co prepared to close after obligations rose to over three million while vaults held only 30000. Total assets reached 5,005,055 with substantial doubt about some holdings and deposits owed amounting to 3,021,197.
The Albany Herald notes Eugene reports smallpox stamped out. A serious outbreak promised has yielded to prompt and scientific measures. The university may reopen, and all contagious diseases, even mild ones, should be regulated strictly.
New York dispatches report call loans reached 95 percent, the high mark in years, with 30 percent minimum for the day. The piece questions how borrowers can afford such rates for short terms and notes that at 95 percent the weekly interest nearly equals two percent, a stiff toll for emergency needs.
A letter denounces the Oregonian as the most contemptible hypocritical lying paper on earth. It calls out supposed falsehoods and claims truth, justice, and decency are unknown to its conduct while accusing it of crushing opponents and publishing scurrilous articles.
The Allen Cannery of Eugene, Oregon, states it will pay the highest market price for potatoes. Address Allen Canning Company, Eugene, Oregon.
Local buyers are urged to consult See Hall and Sons before selling your valuable WOUL. The notice emphasizes trusted handling and clear documentation for straightforward transactions.
A historical county ledger lists payments to many deputies and staff including Fred Fick sheriff and various deputies for travel, clerical, and bridge work. Entries cover numerous bridge workers, lumber suppliers, supervisors, and laborers with numerous small sums, plus month and year indicators and organization names. The document compiles detailed expense accounting across county offices and road construction activities.
A dense list of real estate transfers names HS Tatbill trustee to NJ Berg and J Woodcock to Hana Bodt among many others. Various parcels are described with sections townships ranges and acreages, including 60 and 54 acre transfers, rights of way for irrigation ditches, and multiple lots in Creswell Eugene and Springfield areas. Also notes marriage licenses and proofs of labor in Bohemia and Black River mining districts, plus circuit court actions and hunting licenses.
Harper Wash resident Geo W Hoffman credits Electric Letters with curing seven years of stomach and liver illness. He passionately recommends them and urges keeping a bottle at home. Sold under guarantee by W J DeLane, druggist, Geu bottle, try them today.
A collection of small ads shows items for sale including registered Corinwold backs and poultry prices, hardware and groceries for barter, and seed offers at one cent a pound. Lost overcoat found near Ilira road. owner to prove property and pay notice. Job seekers include a hotel kitchen pair, a plowman for hay, and a house deeper helper. Widespread small ads solicit exchanges, farm tasks, and domestic help in Eugene and nearby areas.
The notice advertises shopping with emphasis on value and quality, listing Hulls Drug Store and Chambers Harwang Dr. McDougall as medical professional. It mentions carload Oliver curls and plows recently received and notes general medical attention for women and children with an office location over Preston and a Black phone line.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions names and dates but lacks coherent context or actionable details creating an unusable news item. The readable text is insufficient to determine event, place, or outcome for a proper summary.
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