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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1904
Page
11
The piece blends quotations from Scotia's Burns and a mayoral theater fire plan with editorial notes from the Register. It cites Missouri political BOOCHERS and contrasts Republican convictions with presumed Democratic office holders, urging restraint and open mindedness in conclusions.
The year 1908 saw commercial failures in the North Pacific states rise modestly, with Washington Idaho Oregon and Montana reporting higher liabilities and small upticks in insolvencies. U S totals for 1903 show 12 069 failures and 155 444 155 in liabilities, up from 11 615 insolvencies and 117 476 769 in 1902, driven largely by manufacturing. Webster Davia sells his Banana City farm for 7 000 and moves to New York to engage in Democratic politics. Perry Heath faces ongoing trouble amid postal fraud investigations.
Peace after settling their boundary dispute leads Chile and Argentina to sell or dismantle ships. Chile offered two of its vessels for commission in its waters and signaled plans to dispose of torpedo gunboats destroyers and transports. Argentina accepted Japan’s offer for two armored cruisers and both nations reduce armament as war clouds lift.
Regular dispatches report new victims of carbolic acid making it a deadly poison. The text urges it be added to the lethal list and sold only via doctor prescriptions, noting it is too easily obtained today.
Alfred Austin, poet laureate, pens a vivid, eclectic volley on current events. He calls the British flag a symbol of liberty reverence and law to be unfurled on every sea and beyond. The passage hints at imperial reach and the idea of freedom carried by waves and symbolism.
Germany reportedly negotiates to buy the Danish West Indies amid a fiery congressional debate defending the Monroe doctrine. Critics question the appeal to an old policy as a provocation to foreign intervention.
A remark cited by Mr Conkling notes the United States as the meanest debtor and the most exacting creditor in the world. The context was the House Committee on War Claims reporting favorably a bill tied to civil war monitors, with passage unlikely for another generation.
Senator Lattimer of South Carolina advocates annual federal appropriations to build main roads across states. He proposes a billion dollars upfront and 850 million per year for twenty years, a shift from traditional states rights views, and would let Americans travel on nationwide highways.
A reported agricultural discovery in Western Kansas and Eastern Colorado shows that summer fallow can conserve soil moisture for a good crop even when annual rainfall is low. Farmers in Oregon and Washington have long used this method to yield heavy crops with as little as 10 to 15 inches of yearly rain, suggesting possible benefits for wheat regions of the Northwest.
A terse dialogue captures an elderly man and a boy trading blunt provocations about roles and age. The exchange hints at social norms and humor in a terse, old world manner.
Governor George E. Chamberlain arrives in Eugene with Otto J. Cramer and Robi T. Platts to judge a debate at the University. He is met by President Campbell and guests before a reception at the Commercial Club. The group enjoys a bowling contest, with Chamberlain scoring well, then plans to return to Salem at dawn.
Daily Guard reports Elza Cox of Newt Griffins logging camp on Winberry was injured this morning with a broken jaw and multiple knocked out teeth. A falling limb or a tying cable likely caused the accident. Dr. G H Atwood left for the scene this afternoon.
Cottage Grove Oregon January 13 A tramp lineman using the name W T Elligood gained work at the electric light company about a month ago. He drank away his earnings then forged the name of W H Abrama, owner of the plant, to a 37 dollar check and cashed it at the Bond saloon run by Smith. The fraud was found today. a warrant was issued for Elligood who had fled and left no trace for officers.
The Harrisburg school board announces that preliminary steps must be observed to obtain a town’s share from the state school fund. Luey will proceed legally and a short delay will occur, but the school building progress will not be impeded.
H A Vincent has purchased the half interest in the Corner drug store from Mrs K L Willoughby and becomes sole owner. Doc Vincent is a first class druggist and business man and has built up a splendid trade since he has been there. The Guard wishes him continued success.
The delinquent tax sale occurred on the courthouse steps this forenoon with Sheriff Fred Fisk presiding. Bidding was lively and most properties sold for 2 to 10 percent, 111 parcels were sold, taxes totaling 164.99 remain, original roll 195324.76, showing strong collection and prosperity among Lane County taxpayers. Major bidders included J. H. Hall A. C. Ruby E. H. Ingham E. O. Potter H. H. Wood W. E. Brown L. M. Travis S. Ness J. M. Williams M. Svarverod L. B. Flegal J. W. Kays and J. B. Nettleton.
Edward J Norton of Blachley sues Mrs Clara Thompson of Junction over a homestead located 35 miles west of Eugene in the Blachley neighborhood. Attorneys L K Bean J M Williams represent Mrs Thompson and S P Neal represents Norton.
Saturday afternoon and evening events by the Ladies and G A R and W Geary Post featured installation of officers for Rieh Mountain Circle and G R A Post. New officers included Dimond as president Wheeler vice president and Loomis as P. C. W. Sherman and Taylor named as senior officers. A banquet followed with Post and families in attendance. The report from retiring Commander John Ingham shows J W Geary Post No 7 GA R counted 174 members with 30 net gains and 9 deaths for the year. year expenses totaled 200 for indigent soldier relief and charity donations.
The Register accuses the Gard of misrepresenting telegraphic speech copies from a Portland live stock convention. It cites press associations supplying advance copy by mail and notes the Guard printed a full synopsis promptly. A Portland firm offered similar services, but newspapers delayed, while the Guard consistently uses telegraphic material for local news.
The Ladies of the G A R hosted a two to five pm reception for National president Mrs Belinda Bailey of San Francisco department president Mrs L M Henedi t of Portland and past department president Mrs K E Wands of Salem. Mayor Chrisman welcomed them with speeches then a banquet followed. The group toured Eugene and planned to depart for the north next afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. N. A. W. Howe, longtime Creswell residents, observed their 60th wedding anniversary at the Creswell church before a large crowd. He was born in 1820 in Connecticut, they wed in 1844, and after a life across Wisconsin and California they helped establish Creswell's early commerce and post office.
Daily Guard reports fans chafing at league officials delays and calls for an immediate meeting. Buoyed by Bugese businessmen, locals prepare to form a company and pursue a fine baseball park this summer. Players are being corresponded with as prospects for an excellent season rise. The amateur league plan is expected to fail as Eugene's appetite for quality baseball grows.
An old time advertisement touts Becklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for pains from cuts wounds bruises barbs sore feet and stiff joints. It claims to kill pain and cure trouble and calls it the best salve on earth for piles. Sold by W L DeLeno's druggist.
A public notice style feature discusses Mrs Brown and her struggle with life after childbirth. It links female weakness to household burden, urges strength-preserving medicine, and promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription with testimonies from Mrs Annintle Watkins and Mrs Ella Reynolds, including promises of free consultation and private correspondence. It frames health and motherhood as linked, urging treatment to restore vitality and family wellbeing.
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