Drowned Man Falls From Log Frame in Crow Creek
Charles Layne drowned this morning while working on a log drive near the Owen place in Crow locality. He slipped from a log into the swift creek and was swept downstream for a considerable distance. His body was found several hours later downstream. He had been in the water for at least two hours. The unfortunate man was about a year of age and recently married. He leaves a wife and other relatives in Crow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Layne
Coyote Creek
Owen Place
Crow
Promotion Department Promotes Park Improvements and Growth
The promotion department of the Commercial Club held a lengthy meeting to authorize mower purchases and fix depot park defects including lighting wiring. Street lighting, yard cleaning, and rose planting were discussed. An inquiry from a realty operator on land suitable for division was considered and Eugene advertising expansion to major cities was reported. A stenographer was hired to handle increasing mail and will start duties tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depot Park
Portland
Freeman
Walsh Company
Eugene
Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Buffalo
Cleveland
Cuba
Promotion Department
Unusual suit for damages vs Mt Hood Brewing Co
Mart V. Endicott sues Mt Hood Brewing Co of Portland in circuit court seeking 10000 for sale of near beer misrepresented as non intoxicating. Endicott says he sold it, was prosecuted under local option, convicted and jailed 30 days, fined 250, claims humiliation and business destruction. Attorneys: Martin & Kissinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mart
Endicott
Mt. Hood Brewing Co
Portland
Brewing Company
Marconi
Martin & Kissinger
Double Street Car Service During Revival Ends
Manager Lambirth of the Portland Eugene & Eastern railway promised a double street car service on the Springfield line and the Fair Mount loop each weekday evening during the revival starting January 30. The Northwestern Corporation will string incandescent light streamers across West Tenth Street near Willamette and the tabernacle at the corner of West Tenth and Charnelton streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambirth
Portland, Eugene & Eastern Railway
Ministera
Bia Union
Springfield Line
Fair Mount Loop
Northwestern Corporation
West Tenth Street
Willamette Street
Tabernacle
West Tenth
Charnelton Streets
Insurance Presidents Meet in Washington
Continued discussion lifts the debate on U S business improvement and the need for supportive laws. Acknowledging differing interpretations, speakers urge broad backing from companies departments and policyholders.
Uniform rulings urged at convention on life insurance
L G Fouse and Geo Hl Noyes spoke urging uniform interpretations of life insurance laws. They called for intelligent cooperation among state departments and companies to remove irritating features. They warned uniformity is unlikely but concordance can reduce conflicts and improve practice across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jemur
Conniealoner
L. G. Fouse
Philadelphia
Geo Hl. Noyes
Milwaukee
Humane Society to prosecute Dairy and Food Commissioner
Drag Waller and Joseph Moore, appointed to probe reports of cattle starvation on a ranch in the Mackenzie valley, returned to report conditions as bad as alleged. Dr Weller found no disease but confirmed starved cattle. 22 carcasses were found nearby and more may die without immediate feeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drag Waller
Joseph Moore
Bie
Balley
Hhe
M Kenzie Valley
Human Society
Talley
Weller
Mr. Moore
Tariff Trouble With Germany
Jan Herlin reports the government will apply Germanys general tariff rates to American imports if no reciprocal tariff agreement is reached by February 7. About 125 articles would be affected under the customary tariff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herlin
United States
Germany
Giermany
Fire drill saves children in Coffeyville school collapse
In Coffeyville on January 19 a roof collapse at a school occurred during roof repairs. About 350 children evacuated safely as the alarm sounded. No injuries among pupils. four workmen were thrown forty feet with one possibly fatally hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffeyville
Monument for Governor Johnson in Minnesota Contemplated
St Paul Minn January 18 Over 90000 persons worldwide have contributed 25000 to build a statue of heroic size for Governor John A Johnson memory on the state capital grounds seven thousand dollars was raised in St Paul
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minn
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
Aize
Electric Hitters Save Man From Death’s Door
Murray W. Ayers of Tran alt Bridge, N.. credits Electric Bitters with a miraculous recovery from severe liver trouble and drastic weight loss. He says the medicine restored his health, regained the forty pounds he lost, and left him strong again. Kuykendall's endorsement positions the remedy as supreme for stomach, liver, and kidney ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray W. Ayers
Tranalt Bridge
W. A. Kuykendall
Commodity price notices from Portland Chicago and Tacoma
Port land January 19 track prices list Club 108 bluestem 118 red rush alan 105 turkey red 110 forty fold 110 valley 106. Chicago January 19 closes for January 109 May 109 July 100 3-8 Sept 96 1-2. Tacoma Wivestem 119 Club 100 Red Russian 107.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Valley
Chicago
Tacoma—Wivestem
Club
Red Russian
Dr Shoop’s Cough Remedy Promises Safe Child Use
An old advertisement touts Dr Shoop’s Cough Remedy as a harmless shrub based cure for coughs. It emphasizes no opium or dangerous drugs and claims it is safe for children, urging mothers to insist on Shoop’s when buying and to reject substitutes.
Boston Dental Parlor Manager to Visit Ring January 6
Dr. A. Th. Stiles, manager of Boston Dental Parlors, will be in his ring personally about January 6, signaling a public appearance and engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Th. Stiles
Boston Dental Parlors
Hia Ring
Weekly Report of Eugene Market Market Prices Listed
The Eugene market weekly report lists vegetables and fruit prices, livestock figures, and grain costs. Notable items include veal dressed prices, hog prices, and grain rates per bushel or ton, with assorted feed costs and market notes for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Hop acreage unlikely to rise in state this year
A veteran grower-dealer says hop acreage will not increase due to less profitability of the crop, prohibition momentum, and land values in the Willamette Valley favoring other crops. He notes potential output around 130000 bales if the season is favorable, despite a previous half crop scare and a frost that did not severely damage roots. Demand remains quiet but bullish sentiment persists as trade shifts from growers to dealers and buyers for Eastern and foreign markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willamette Valley
England
Grain market declines across wheat barley and oats
A week of weakness grips the grain market as demand falters. Barley sold as low as 29.50 with bids at 29, while San Francisco prices drop to 28 making California barley importable at local levels. Oats feel the barley pressure and wheat eases about a cent with little demand and a view of further declines unless export demand or Mexican purchases stabilize prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
California
Mexico
Market Report Vegetables and Prices
The market remains well supplied with greens though celery has risen to 3.50 to 3.75 per basket. Sweet potatoes may rise soon as Southern demand climbs. onions range 1.00 to 1.15 at shipping points. Local potato supplies are moderate with robbers paying about 1 for choice stock. distant-market movement stays light.
Locales Steady In Knowledge Figures In Creeks
Fragmentary report notes locals show steady progress in knowledge figures amid a shifting economic matter. Limited readable facts prevent full reconstruction of names or places.
Portland Union Stockyards Livestock Prices Rise
Portlam Stockyards at Stoeck dale on Jan 19 reports a new cow price record at 4.75, 40 cents above previous highs, while steer values hold at 5.35. hogs steady at 9.10 as a strong run of stock was absorbed despite general price concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portlam
Portland Union Stockyards
Stoeckdale
Stockdale Yards
Stockdale
Guard contest at Harrisburg draws keen interest
Special Correspondence from Harrisburg reports intense interest in the Guard contest likely to yield fruit. Prize value motivates local participants while farmers note grain damage from recent freezes. City administration was installed Monday evening and holds about $1200 in the treasury for improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Voting Coupon Old Favorite Song Concert
A call to readers to cut out a voting coupon and send it to Supt. Guy C. Stockton for participation in a local event titled Old Favorite Song Concert with attribution of words to the author and music to the composer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy C. Stockton
Market Reports From Stockdale Run Show Firm Prices
Daytime market in Stockdale remained strong as demand kept prices stable across cattle and sheep. Best cows traded around 4.00 to 4.26, fancy heifers near 4.25, bulls 2.25 to 2.50, stockers 7.00, and sheep at 5.00 to 6.00 with best weathers around 2.50. The city faces ongoing tension balancing wet and dry interests amid political harmonizing challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockdale
Nee Aton
Leaving Potatoes in the Ground Debate
A reader defends Oregon farmers against critiques of leaving potatoes in the ground. He argues late planting until June 15 and a long growing season are needed, cites continual rains, and notes the frost ended potential harvest. He asserts farmers understand regional conditions and weather dictates timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Portland market quotations and prices across commodities
Market data from Portland and Willamette Valley notes prices for wool, hides, meat, dairy, grains, and produce. Listings cover wool grades, hides, tallow, butter, cheese, eggs, poultry, poultry products, grain futures, flour, hay, and fruits and vegetables with regional references and unit prices.
Market Prices Update From Front Street Meats and Provisions
A readout lists various grocery and meat prices including beets 1.26, cabbage 2.00 to 2.25, tomatoes 2.26 per crate, beans per pound, cauliflower 1.50 per crate, dressed meat and provisions with hogs and veals described as fancy or ordinary, mutton and bacon prices, ham 26c and 18% 26c breakfast, pickled tongues 60c, cottage roll 5c, short clears 16c, lard at multiple weights and forms, with local brands and pack names noted.
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Sickness and Death
The family of Arthur J. Smith thanks those who were kind during illness and after the death of their loved one. Mr and Mrs F D Teachout and family extend heartfelt appreciation for support and sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur J. Smith
F. D. Teachout
Dr Bhoop Health Coffee Offers Quick Genuine Flavor
The ad touts Dr Bhoop Health Coffee as superior to other substitutes, claiming it brews in a minute without real coffee. It blends pure toasted grains malt and nuts to mimic coffee flavor, selling 100 cups for 25 cents through all dealers.
Oregon Dairymen Protest Oleomargarine Tax Cut
The Oregon delegation has received protests from the Oregon dairymen against reducing the oleomargarine tax. They argue the cut would raise oleomargarine sales and seriously injure the legitimate butter industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Oregon Dairymes
Administrator's Notice for Lane County Estate
I have been appointed administrator with the will annexed of Theresa A Baker deceased in Lane County Oregon Probate Court. Creditors must present claims with vouchers within six months to the law office of C D Latourette Oregon City Clackamas County Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa A. Baker
Lane County
State of Oregon
C. D
D. C. Latourette
Oregon City
Clackamas
Poultry Prices Ease Slightly as Dealers Report Oversupply
Poultry dealers report hens and chickens selling a bit too freely while demand remains soft. Fancy hens bring 15 to 16 cents, mixed lots 15 to 15 cents, live ducks 20 to 21 cents, geese 11 to 12 cents, and turkeys around 20 cents. Wild geese priced at 6 dollars a dozen, fresh Oregon eggs up to 32 and general street market 30 to 31 cents, with outlook for a weaker poultry market before week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willamette Valley
Oregon
Ile Eastern
Hutter Pat—Del Ory F
Portland
Young Americas Pis
Iltc
Greis
Graham
Aviation meeting to open in Los Angeles with top aviators
Glenn Curtiss of Hammondsport New York Louis Paulhan and Baroness de la Roche lead entrants for the first aviation tournament on this continent to be staged in Los Angeles The baroness who pilots a machine akin to the Bleriot crossing craft was injured in a recent Franca incident and now signs on for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Curtiss
Hammondsport
N. Y
Louis Paulhan
Baroness de la Roche
Los Angeles
Bleriot
English Channel
Farmers blame drought and timing for crop losses
The writer argues that topsoil not preserved and late digging fail to account for widespread crop damage. They stress that an unusual season and delayed harvests in the Eastern states left grains and corn in the field, not laziness, and urge readers to understand the circumstances.
Northwestern League Drops Aberdeen From Lineup
Seattle Washington January 1 a meeting of the Northwestern Baseball league decided to operate four clubs next season after Aberdeen was dropped from the league Portland franchise vacancy could not be filled Bellingham and Everett had sought the Portland slot but were rejected
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle. Wash
Northwestern Baseball League
Aberdeen
Portland
Oregon
Bellingham
Everett
Jeffries Coming to Portland for January Show
Jack Curley, organizer of the Jeffries-Gotch star group, is in Portland arranging a show to be held January 27 or 28. Jeffries travels here from Salt Lake and will proceed to Seattle, Spokane, Butte and other Northwest towns. Homer Davenport the cartoonist, convalescing in San Diego after a Christmas visit with A. G. Spaulding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Curley
Jeffries-Gotch Star
Portland
Jack
Jeffries
Salt Lake
Seattle
Spokane
Butte
Northwest
Oregonian
San Deigo
Homer Davenport
A. G. Spaulding
A Blow in the Back and Its Remedies
A breezy autumn to winter column notes the nuisance of overcoats and the habit of shedding them on mild days. It warns of a treacherous back wind causing lumbago and endorses Perry Davis Painkiller as a quick remedy to banish soreness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Davis
Bill Hayward appeals for help as Oregon team faces hard luck
Bill Hayward, under pressure, warns a small group of athletes that Oregon lacks weight men sprinters and high jumpers for upcoming meets with Cal, Washington, O A C and the conference in Portland. He says victory cannot rest on his shoulders alone and notes the cross country race will be in Eugene on February 22 with Corvallis, a four mile course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkins
Williams
Riddell
Johns
Davis
Hriston
Calfornia
Washington
Seattle
Portland
Bill Hayward
Jeffs vows to fight Johnson in California instead
James J. Jeffries declared in Lincoln that there is no chance he will fight anywhere but California. He warned Governor Spry that Utah politics will not stop him, insisting the fight with Johnson will be staged in his home state and that he will win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
California
James J. Jeffries
Spry
Jeffries
Johnson
Salt Lake
Utah
Tex Rickard
Jeff
Advertised Letters Listing January 19 1910
A list of names published as advertised letters dated January 19 1910. Entries include Andrews J B Brettinggen Ole Brower Mrs Sam Calhoun Jim Clark Katie two Coombs J M Davison Mrs Ivy R Fletcher E W Haskett Mrs A B Hawley Homer Heaton Mrs E A Hendry Miss Eidth Hewett Mrs Marie N Hilstead Mrs E H Huron James John Taunt Van Lee Mrs M P Maddandz Mrs Harriet L McPherson Alex Miller J L Miller Mrs Martha Miller Miss Ammie Nichols L C Nicoles Mrs Kenneth Ricketts W E Standish Miss Nettle Staneth Nathan Stearns Mrs D H Stewart R F Stree Morn q Terry Vinn Thayer Darwin G Walker A A Wells John Wheatfield J Willard E E Wills D J Wing Chas Wooter Miss Nannie J L PAGE P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TSS
van. Lee
M. P. Maddandz
Harriet L. McPherson
Alex. Miller
J. L. Miller
Martha
Miller
Rosa
Morris
Ammie
Nichols
L. C. Nicoles
Mre
Kenneth
Ricketts
W. E. Standish
Miss Nettle
Staneth
Nathan. Stearns
D. H. Stewart
R. F. Stree
Morn Q Terry
Vinn. Thayer
Darwin G. Walker
A. A. Wells
John Wheatfield
J. Willard
E. E. Wills
D. J .Dr. Wing
Chas. Wooter
Miss Nannie
J. L. Page
P. M
A Wild Blizzard Grip Cure Promises Relief
A historical notice warns of a harsh winter disease grip and its danger signals. It promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a swift remedy, citing a testimonial from A L Dunn of Pine Valley Mississippi. The product, guaranteed by W A Kuykendall, is offered in 60 cent and one dollar sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
A. L. Dunn
Pine Valley
Miss
W. A. Kuykendall
Wretched Mistake Mentioned in Arnica Salve Ad
A fragment from an old advertisement claims Will A. Marsh of Siler City North Carolina suffered piles until a box of Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him. The notice touts relief for burns bolls chapped skin and other skin ailments with a brief testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will A. Marsh
Siler City
N. C
W. A. Kage
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Lavin
Mart V. Endicott
Marcela Man
Mt. Hood Brewing Company
Nsurance
Humane Society
Dairy and Food Commissioner
Baley
Kave Verdonxen
Eoliry
Dkece
Lwiry Hutter
Portland Market Report
Wheat Market Report
the Angel of
Labrador
Wilfred T. Grenfell
Siiapetra
Sellinne L.ts
Makie
Wulfred T. Grenfell
Angel
Notich
W. Mars
Theresa
Northwestern League
Bill” Hayward
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