Premium offers boost Guard subscriptions in Eugene
The Guard Printing Co of Eugene Oregon announces a special offer for weekly subscribers. Pay one year in advance at 150 per year and choose between a free year of the St Louis Republic or the Oregon Agriculturist. Existing terms remain for the Weekly Guard and Semi-Weekly Oregon Journal at 225 per year.
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Guard Printing Co
St. Louis Republic
Oregon Agriculturalist
Guard
Oregon Journal
Debate over state colleges friction and purpose in Oregon
The Albany Daily Herald weighs Corvallis Gazette critiques of appointing Prof Ressler as president of the State Agricultural College. It argues for maintaining distinct roles of state universities and agricultural schools and warns against using higher education for enrollment figures or neglecting literary and professional aims.
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Albany Daily Herald
Eugene
Corvallis
Readjusting Education Funding Demanded by Legislature
The article notes a rising clamor in recent sessions for more money for higher education causing disparity with public school teacher salaries. It urges careful readjustment of appropriations as a key duty for the upcoming legislature, referencing Salem’s eleemosynary learning institution, a state university, four normal schools, and a state agricultural college.
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Salem
Year 1607 Outlook for Eugene and Oregon Progress
The new year brings promise of prosperity and political reform. Oregon, including Lane County and Eugene, expects rapid development with a street railway, paving, a new post office, and university improvements. Community effort will determine happiness and prosperity in the year ahead.
Open River Argument Advocates Free Navigation
The Portland Journal notes a new O R N freight tariff lowers rates on routes from Portland to the Snake River mouth due to Celilo portage railroad and upper Columbia steamboats. River points east to Waltesburg and Walla Walla gain reductions, promising hundreds of thousands saved annually and ongoing water competition pressuring rail charges. Open navigation on the Willamette would put money in producers’ pockets through lasting freight savings.
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Portland
Snake River
Upper Columbia
Waltesburg
Walla Walla
Inland Empire
Open River movement urged at Albany meeting
Call for unbroken effort toward an open Willamette River with no cessation. Delegates from Lane County urged to back a joint resolution in the legislature to secure funding for the project. The Portland Journal lauds the stance and calls for ceaseless vigilance against railroad control.
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Portland Journal
Rockefeller and the Grace of God in Hard Times
The piece accuses John D. Rockefeller of using illegal methods to crush competition including bribery and rebates. It contrasts his wealth with alleged hard life and questions his claimed forgiveness, arguing such talk would differ if he faced hardship.
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John D. Rockefeller
Uriah Deep Mock
Yaqui attack on Mexican village sparks outrage near Sonoma
A week earlier Yaqui Indians destroyed a Mexican village across the Rio Grande in Sonoma, killing ten women and children and abducting three women. After brutal murder and arson, soldiers arrived from a nearby fort but the Indians fled only when a railroad work train approached, highlighting a fierce defense gap.
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Rio Grande
Sonoma
Living plants grown from artificial seeds by Professor Leduc
A Nantes scientist claims to have produced living plants from artificial seeds using copper sulfate and glucose in seeds or pellets placed in a gelatine and sea salt liquid bed. The germinating seeds sprout into plantlike organisms resembling seaweed, carrying out all plant functions and responding to light and warmth. The piece ends by asking if animal life could be produced in the same way.
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Leduc
Nantes
Unclear crisis claim on American casualties over four years
The passage argues that in the last four years more Americans died in accidents than in the Civil War, twice the yearly deaths of the Crimean War, more killed on railroads annually than in the Boer conflict, and fatalities rivaling a Spain-like war for centuries, urging shock at the ongoing toll.
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Perisnea
Wheat and flour shipments show miller markets demand
Foreign shipments from Portland reveal a sharp division between raw and manufactured goods. Wheat exports reached 6,432,000 bushels valued at 3,577,000 dollars, about zero cents per bushel, while flour shipments estimated as wheat totaled 673,000 bushels worth 2,001,000 dollars at four dollars per bushel. The piece advocates mills pushing foreign markets to benefit by products like bran and shorts.
Academic leaders discussed for state posts in Oregon
Among those under consideration are President E. D. Ressler of the Stere Normal School at Monmouth and Professor Duniway of Stanford University. The Oregon Agricultural College is a misfit, named as a college yet largely a literary school competing with the State University and normal schools. The waste of legislative education funds is shown by solicitors from one state aided institution trying to recruit students to another.
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E. D. Ressler
Stere Normal School
Monmouth
Duniway
Stanford University
Oregon Agricultural College
Agricultural College
Stat University
Kill the Printing Graft in Oregon Senate
Opinion piece denounces print ing and binding grafts in Oregon, arguing reform via a salaried superintendent would curb taxpayer outrage. It cites a $2500 salary for a competent state superintendent and compares to federal pay, asserting current practices invite lobbying and padding of large printing and binding contracts.
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Oregon
Colossal Joke in Bourne Senate Claim
A Albany Democrat note ridicules Jonathan Bourne's East claim of not spending a dollar to win the senatorship, labeling the assertion as a great Ananias and a colossal joke.
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Jonathan Bourne
East
Annanias
Lorane Christmas Cheer Brings Kind Memories to town
Nearly all Lorane’s absent boys spent Christmas at home and the community enjoyed a school entertainment. Teachers earned thanks for the educational treat while Mr. Davis helped decorate trees. Santa delivered gifts as residents prepared for New Year. Local residents and visitors shared greetings and plans, with the Ladies' Aid fishpond social adding to the treasury.
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Lorane
Addison
Roseburg
New Year's Ball at Wycoffefs Place
Vida Jan 2 The New Year’s ball hosted by Mrs Emma Wycoff and her son at the Wycoff ranch drew a large, joyful crowd. Music by Professor Snapp and the Minney brothers accompanied a turkey supper, ending with dancing that continued until dawn and left guests with fond memories.
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Vida
Emma Wycoff
Wyceoff
Professor Snapp
Benj. F. Minney
J. F. Minney
Wycoff
The Standard Off Company Crushed Upward Records
The Standard Off Company's record shows a ruthless pursuit of crushing upward trends in performance and output, reflecting a relentless compression of rivals and market norms. This brief notes the aggressiveness of the firm’s growth strategy and its impact on competitors.
Good Law Changes Insane Conveyance to Asylum
The article praises a law that directs asylum employees to convey the insane to the asylum rather than sheriffs. It notes better handling, especially for women. It reports costs: $5668 over two years and 314 conveyed versus $14,185 and 3875 conveyed in the prior two years.
Professors Gatch to Quit Oregon Agricultural College
The Albany Herald reports Professor Gatch, president of the Oregon Agricultural College at Corvallis, has given notice to resign at the end of the scholastic year. The board of regents seeks a successor to the aging president.
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Albany Herald
Gatch
Oregon Agricultural College
Corvallis
Board of Regents
New Year’s Eve Ball at Wycoff Ranch Recalls Pleasant Night
Attendees thank Mrs. Emma Wycoff for hosting the New Year’s night ball at the Wycoff ranch. The hostess’ energy and efforts created a pleasant occasion, leaving guests with sweet recollections they hope to recall in the future.
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Wycoff
Emma Wycoff
Pleasant Hill items show village social and visits
Pleasant Hill notes describe a successful Edenvale school basket social netting about 25 dollars, a grand football banquet at the W O W hall for eighty four with elaborate menu and decorations, plus visits by J D Wilson and Professor Parker from Woodburn. The week also includes Miss Eva Mulkey leaving for Portland, M M Gilbert returning to Walterville, a revival led by Rev Emmons and protracted services at Jasper, and an informal W O W gathering with oyster dinner.
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Pleasant Hill
Edenvale
W. O. W. Hall
J. D. Wilson
Professor Parker
Woodburn
Wilson
Eva Mulkey
Enterprise
Portland
W. J
Metropolis
Died at Eugene and Grants Pass in Early January 1907
Mrs. Mary E Bowder died January 1 1907 near Eugene age 74 from paralysis. Cora Belle Veatch died January 1 1907 in Grants Pass born Eugene February 23 1866 married R W Veatch in 1884 mother of four with three living. Isaac H Tyler died January 2 1907 at Coburg of heart neuralgia aged 66 with wife and three sons A E Tyler A I Tyler H M Tyler. Funeral for Mr Tyler Friday at 2 P M in Coburg I O O F cemetery.
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Mary E. Bowder
Jacob Bowder
Eugene
Woodburn
Cora Belle Veatch
Grants Pass
Cora Belle Parsons
R. W. Veatch
Marvel
Maggie
Lizzie
Lottie
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Cottage Grove
Isaac H. Tyler
Coburg
East Landaff
New Hampshire
Oregon
Atdorfm
Minnesota
A. E. Tyler
Chicago
A. I. Tyler
H. M. Tyler
Acme
Wash
Coburg I. O. O. F
Births Noted in Eugene and Ontario Areas
Born December 31 to William Bushnell and wife north of Eugene a daughter. December 31 1906 to C E Warner and wife at Fall Creek a son. January 1 1907 to H B McBee and wife at London Or a 9 pound daughter.
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Wm. Bushnell
Eugene
C. E. Warner
Fall Creek
H. B. McBee
London, Or
Tongues of Fire sect draws Albany attention in Jesus gift claim
Albany Oregon January 3 report describes a movement calling itself Tongues of Fire led by Mrs Reese from Oakland California. The group says the Pentecost gift restores apostolic tongues and religious fervor, with Abbe Peters reportedly still devoted to the belief. Local egg throwing at the chapel is under inquiry with no arrests yet.
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Albany
Reese
Oakland
Cal
Salem
Peters
Harrisburg Personal Notices Highlight Local Visits
Miss Effe Gooding visited friends in Junction City last week. Miss Kittie Baker visits near Coburg with sister Mrs Elvin Taylor. Miss Lena Boggs from Eugene vacationed with her father L Boggs. Pearl Widener from Eugene stayed several days in this city. Mr and Mrs J Bucknum returned home after two weeks in Coburg. Miss Ruth Gilbertson visited in Eugene then spent last week here. Miss Mabel Lane returned to Eugene to school after holidays. Merle Morris from Eugene visited relatives and friends. Miss Zada Owens returned to Eugene after holiday with sister near the city. Mr and Mrs R F Baker and daughter from Junction City visited E Jones. Mrs C A Pryor, visiting J J Baker's family, returned to Springfield. Ralph Pierce home from O A C visited Eugene with relatives. Mrs Geo E Wilhelm of Junction City appears in notices.
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M. M. Gilbert
Walterville
Emmons
Iowa
Dean Sanderson
Eugene Divinity School
Christian Church
Springfield
Jasper
Allie Whitney
Portland
Los Angeles
Cal
Hunt
Lane County
W. M. Whitney
Jas. Buchanan
City
Mise Mae Mullett
Ashland
Brothers
J. Warg
San Francisco
New
Harvey Rogers
Musette Baker
Eugene
Loval
Dulletin
Kittie Baker
Coburg
Elvin Taylor
Lena Boggs
L. Boggs
Pearl Widener
Mabel Lane
Merle Morris
Zada Owens
R. F. Baker
Junction City
E. Jones
Elmira Items Quiet New Year News and Local Notes
Elmira reports a white New Year with injuries to Joseph Stephens from a barn fall, Tra Inman ending a school term at Fairview and his wife concluding a term in Inman district. A quiet wedding at Fred Shore's joined Nellie Shore to E. Keeler, with plans to reside in Springfield. Various visitors arrive, a new store opens, and local men travel to Eugene and greet old friends.
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Elmira
Joseph Stephens
Noti
Tra Inman
Fairview
Inman
Christigg
John Horn
Wealthy Cuban petition for American protection
Wealthy Cuban residents petition for an American protectorate over the island. The report notes other items including football matches and notable events across the world.
Telegraphic Briefs: I C C Probes Rail Block Signals
The interstate commerce commission opened an inquiry in Washington into the block signal systems of the Baltimore and Ohio and Southern railroads. Up the Willamette Valley heavy rains threaten floods while Spokane reports nine inches of snow. Morton Tower of Marshfield is named customs collector for Southern Oregon. A private logger named Jack Phillips was killed in a fight aboard the steamer Perdita from Seattle after a Christmas celebration.
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The
Interstate Commerce Commission Today
Baltimore & Ohio and Southern Railroads
Washington
Willamette Valley
Spokane
Wash
Morton Tower
Marshfield
Southern
Oregon
Jack Phillips
Seattle
Letter List from Eugene Readers Names on Jan 3
A Eugene Oregon list dated January 3 catalogs names including Anderson, Mrs. G. N.. Beaman, Henry. Brauer, Richard. Brewer, Preston. Estes, Wm.. Hodges, Miss Mary. Hudson, Arthur. Jensen, J.. Jones, Miss.. Kline, 8. L.. Longstaff, L. T.. McMickin, Don. Moores, Dr. Charles E.. Naka, Fred S.. Neal, Mrs. J. M.. Poya, Fred. Rhode, W. EB.. Smith, E. M.. Smith, G. R.. Southard, Stephen R.. Sullivan, Florence F.. Turpin, John. Wills, Joe. Woodbury, Mrs. Leon A.. Page, P. M.
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Eugene
Anderson
G. N. Beaman
Henry
Brauer
Richard
Brewer
Preston
Estes
Wm. Hodges
Mary. Hudson
Arthur. Jensen
J. Jones
Miss. Kline
L. Longstaff
L. T. McMickin
Don. Moores
Charles E. Naka
Fred S. Neal
J. M. Poya
Fred. Rhode
W. EB. Smith
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W. C. Conner Creswell
J. L. Clark
Geo. A. Drury
the Republic
America
Oregon Agriculturist
West
BE. D. Ressler
Mon
Profesor
Ricultural College
Duce
Mr. Ressler
the Gazette
Gatch and
Pres
Ident Campbell
Herald
Portland Journal of
Willamette River
Gene
Shippers’ and Producers
Islature
Bleness
Pearance
Presse
United States
Spain
Salem Journal
Albany Democrat
Davis
Santa Claus
Maggie Doak
Edna Ward
I. P. Inman
Earl Atkinson
New ‘Rear
Wycoffef
Albany, Or
Ascension of Jesus Christ
Con
Harrisburg Personals
Effe Gooding
General News
Cuba
Columbia University
Persia
Stanford
Vancouver
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