Premium papers offer to weekly guard subscribers
The Oregon Agriculturiser or American Farmer are offered free with a one year subscription to the Weekly Guard paid in advance. An advertisement promises free meat and kitchen sets while supplies last, with the address GUARD PRINTING COMPANY in Eugene, Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Agriculturiser
American Farmer
Weekly Guard
Hver
Kitchen
Gee
Address Guard Printing Company
Eugene
Oregon
Honest Men In Demand In Acknowledged Moral Shortage
An essay argues honesty is essential yet scarce among both young labor seekers and adults in business. It warns that many petty thefts go unpunished as common practice, from shortweights and pilfered office supplies to stolen hotel items and street vendor bites, urging vigilance and integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diogenes
California
North Douglas Opposes Cottage Grove County Plan
The Yoncalla Courier attacks Eugene calling it a hog for opposing the new county. Cottage Grove papers retaliate, labeling Eugene and Roseburg hogs for resisting. North Douglas blocks the plan hoping to become a future county capital, while Drain and Yoncalla seek better road equity and boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoncalla
Cottage Grove
Eugene
Courier
Roseburg
North Douglas
Drain
Lane
Douglas
Winchester
Jelly Molds From Powdered Jell O Mix
A recipe note describes dissolving one package of Jell O in a pint of boiling water. After cooling, whip one cup cream with six crushed marbles and fold into the mixture, pour into a mold, chill, and serve with additional cream. The Jell O costs 10 counts per package and is available at grocers.
Portland Family Feared Victims Amid Italian Earthquake Disasters
Portland residents fear Geo. F. Rescell, his wife, and their young daughter may be casualties of the Italian earthquake. The family reportedly left Naples under distress, and word from Italy is unclear. Local interest centers on confirmation of their safety as reports filter in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Geo. F. Rescell
Italy
Naples
Standard Oil Fine Not to Be Reviewed by Supreme Court
Washington January 4 The Supreme Court will not grant certiorari to review the $29 million fine against Standard Oil for rebates. The court announced the government petition for review would not be granted leaving in place the Seventh Circuit reversal favoring Standard Oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Standard Oil Company
Supreme Court of the
United States
Miller
Circuit Court of Appeals For
Seventh Circuit
Landis
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court rules against Chicago and Alton railroad
The government rebate case against the Chicago and Alton railroad and its officers ended with a favorable ruling for the government. The court upheld the $60,000 fine for refunding to the Kansas City Packers, with the case originating from the northern district of Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Kansas City Packers
Supreme Court
Illinois
Half Million for Earthquake Sufferers in Italy Relief
The president asked Congress for a direct $500000 appropriation to aid Italy and supplement supply ships Celtic and Calgoa bound for Messina. Resolutions authorized use of Navy ships and other vessels to deliver relief. House added $300000, totaling $800000, funds available immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Italy
New York
Port Said
Messina
House
Harrisburg Boost Meetings Draw Big Harrisburg Crowd
Eugene Commercial club leader John H W Hartog praised Harrisburg citizens for enthusiastic boost meetings held at the public hall yesterday afternoon and last night. A large crowd packed the hall with many unable to gain admission. The Bumpa Javenite orchestra entertained, two committees were formed to run a rapid fundraising drive, and an evening session organized a women’s library with school children invited to hear the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H W. Hartog
Eugene
Hartog
Harrisburg
W. H. Dale
Morrisburg
Texas Wonder poll merits cure offer
A USP-like appeal promotes a bottle treatment priced at $1 for two months. It claims to aid kidney, bladder and rheumatic troubles. Available from O. J. Hall or by mail, with testimonials sought. Endorsed by Dr EK W. Wall, on Olive Street in St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
O. J. Hall
EK. W. Wall
Jese Olive Street
Watch for the Gee ad on page 3 Boyd Tea
A fragment states watch for the Gee advertisement on page 3 and mentions Boyd Tea in a terse note. The readable text suggests a local ad placement or promotional snippet tied to a tea brand or business named Boyd Tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Tea
Prospe gis seeks hearing on large canning plant plan
A delegation from Lane county Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association asks the Commercial Club for a hearing at the next regular meeting on Monday night regarding a proposed very large vegetable and fruit cannery. The firm behind the plan would locate the plant here if encouraged. the firm's name is withheld for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane County Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association
Commercial Club
Aro
Cosgrove to deliver no inaugural address
Paso Robles January 5 governor elect Cosgrove of Washington says he will not deliver an inaugural address or message to the legislature. He has not written an address since the election but plans to make a few remarks at the inauguration. He and his party including his physician will travel by car, leaving January 10 or 11, with the inauguration set for January 14, and he will stay in Olympia two days before returning.
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Paso Robles
Cosgrove
Washington
Olympia
Williams Kidney Pills Cure Kidney Troubles
Newspaper ad copy advertising Williams Kidney Pills from Linn Drug Company. Claims cure for kidney and bladder issues with pains in loins sides back groins and frequent urination. Priced at 64 cents per bottle and offered through the Linn Drug Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Linn Drug Company
Eugene Grove Beets Show Sugar Potential for Local Factory
Hartog of the Commercial Club reports Sacramento Valley Sugar Co analysis of Lane county beets shows 14.6 to 18.1 percent sugar. Company pays $5 per ton for 13 percent sugar plus 25 cents per ton for each additional percent. Best sample grown by L. B. Rossman could fetch about $5.27 per ton. other samples from O Casperson and W P Bradley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartog
Commercial Club
Sacramento Valley Sugar Co
Lane County
Andrew McMillan Buys In City View Park
Andrew McMillan from Puyallup Washington purchases lot 10 in City View Park. He plans a handsome suburban home and is the third buyer from Puyallup in the tract, with more to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew McMillan
City View Park
Eugene
Globe
Puyallup
Washington
Mr. McMillan
President Helps Orphans At Macon Home
The President of the Industrial and Orphans' Home in Macon Georgia reports extensive aid to hundreds of orphans over nine years using Electric Bitters. The medicine is praised for stomach liver and kidney issues and as a strong overall tonic for weak run-down people and for female complaints. Available 60 cents at W A Kuykendall's. Grants Pass plans a new telephone system led by Senator Norton Arthur Conklin and E M Marsh forming a $30000 Citizens Telephone Company seeking a city franchise. Robles’s health improves but requires long rest in mild climate.
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Industrial and Orphan's Home
Macon
W. A. Kuykendall’s
Grants Pass
H. D. Norton
Arthur Conklin
Pacific Outlook
E.&. Marsh
Citizen's Telephone Company
Cured by Cuticura After Long Suffering
A mother recalls six month old daughter with persistent facial rash misdiagnosed as ringworm and eczema. After several doctors and costly ointments failed, she used Cuticura remedies and saw rapid improvement the next morning transforming the red cheeks to white.
Notice of Sheriff's Sale of Eugene Property
Notice is given that by virtue of an execution and order of sale issued from the Circuit Court of Oregon for Lane County on May 18, 1908, judgment in favor of TG Hendricke against Mary A Withrow guardian of Samuel Withrow and Samuel C Withrow for 245.45 dollars plus costs, sale of Lot 6 Block 6 of the Eugene city portion donated by Eugene F Skinner is set for January 30, 1909, at the Lane County courthouse, Eugene, Oregon, between 9 am and 4 pm with bid cash and subject to redemption. Sheriff Harry L Bown signs this December 26, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
State of
Oregon
Lane
Hendricke
Mary A. Withrow
Samuel Withrow
Samuel C. Withrow
Aald County
State of Oregon
Eugene
Lane County
Eugene F. Skinner
Jane County
Notice for Public Land Claim Final Proof
Public notice from Roseburg Oregon dated September 17 1908 informs Alice J Perdue of Eugene filed timber application 9904 for W1/2 of SW Section 24 Township 19 S Range West Willamette Meridian. She will prove up December 24 1908 before W W Calkins in Eugene with witnesses W Dol Neely M E Gillespie Minnie Winniford and Whattam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. 8
Roseburg
Oregon
Alice J. Perdue
Eugene
Range
Willamette Meridian
W. W. Calkins
A. S
W. Dol. Neely
M. E. Gillespie
Minnie Winniford
Oakland
Whattam
Oregor
Notice of Final Settlement in Winter Estate
In Lane County Oregon the court will hear the executrix Annie M Winter to settle final account of Christian L Winter deceased. Hearing at Eugene court house 19 oclock a m Monday December 4 1908. An eye to all interested parties. Referee sale of real property follows in the same matter with E G Potter appointed to sell the Sha me block No 1 in Shaw me.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Oregon
Lane County
Christian L. Winter
Eugene
Annie M. Winter
Executrix
D. Allen
Joan L. Ellis
John E. Eliie
Frencea Filia
John L. Elsis
John E. Billie
Lane
Ereby
E. Oo. Potter
Tofe
Shaw
E. © Potter
Artar
Timber claim notice for Judith Carnahan in Oregon
U S Land Office Roseburg Oregon reports Judith Ron Carnahan of Coeur d Alene Idaho filed timber claim No 10172 on June 13 1908 for NW and NE of Section 4 West Willamette Meridian. He must prove up January 20 1909 before the Roseburg Register and Receiver witnesses Hal E Wood Marvin J Hormite George Corser Esmuel Carnahan all of Eugene Coeur d Alene Idaho Ames notices list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Land Office
Roseburg
Oregon
Judith Ron Carnahan
Coeur d'Alene
Idaho
Willamette Meridian
Rovebure
Ames
Hal E. Wood
Eugene
Marvin J. Ho~rmite
Eurene
Son
George &. Corser
Coeur a'Alens
Esmuel Carnahan
Ida Ben
Amin L. Edpy
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Benjamin L. Eddy
Negtater
Real Rvor
Court of the State of
Fer
Wrs B
Fred L. Ellis
Elizabeth His
Frances A. Fille
Samuel Ellis
Mary Ellis
Michael’s, Stern & Co
Gents
Hanson
Ninth Street
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G Wallace
S.c.stone
Salem
Hayes & Reed
Anaconda, Mont
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