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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1907
Page
7
A reader from Morrison Missouri shares how Cuticura Soap and Ointment cured her eczema on the head after about six months of suffering. She notes family members also benefited with Cuticura Resolvent and Pills acting as a tonic.
In fog off Goodwin lightship the Star Liner Vaderland bound for Antwerp collided with a Dundee steamer, sinking the vessel name Naworth Cade s missing crew members three. Vaderland not at risk and remained afloat with all ends intact.
Salem report shows fruit growers protesting that the State Horticultural Society prioritizes apples over prunes and other fruits. Alex LaFollette and H S Gile argue the term horticulture should reflect all fruit interests, urging broader recognition of prunes and berries in state discussions.
Washington reports a river and harbor sub committee plan to authorize about 1.7 million dollars for the south jetty and up to 1.7 million more in the sundry civil bill, plus 60 thousand for Coquille river and 100 thousand for a coast dredge. Additional bonds include 31000 for Coos river and 106000 for the Cascades canal.
Ex Governor Pardee tells San Francisco’s Men's League of the Congregational church that party loyalty must yield to principle and leaders. He argues graft and bossism threaten the city, cites Ruef as emblem, and calls for organized anti grafters to choose and support strong leaders.
A vintage advertisement promotes Mi o Na stomach tablets as a simple way to enjoy meals without distress. It claims the product strengthens the stomach, restores appetite to childhood levels, and provides a full money back guarantee if it does not cure. Hull's drug estate backs the offer with a two 560 box guarantee.
Walla Walla Jan 18 The Northwestern Gas and Electric Light Company plans to tap Deschutes River falls in Oregon to power plants in Western and Eastern Oregon and Washington. Engineers say the site could generate several times current needs. The Walla Walla river plant in Um atilla county has flooded recently, damaging the setup and prompting calls for a costly new facility.
New York reports Kingston is wrecked and relief ships rush in as food and medical supplies run short. Death toll may reach about 700 with around 500 seriously injured. American marines guard the area with British officials gratefully accepting the help. A Norfolk wireless adds the Jamaica governor has declined Evans relief offers.
A late Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt will ask Congress to grant the Interstate Commerce Commission expanded powers to address emergencies like the current car shortage. The President noted preliminary Northwest investigations by the ICC and will seek legislation, with a July 1 effective date to allow railroads preparation. He discussed the issue with ICC members and National Reciprocal Demurrage Convention leaders in Chicago.
A traditional blood purifier and laxative, Brandreth's Pills are described as safe for all ages, vegetable in composition, with a constant dose producing the same effect. The text recommends one or two pills nightly for constipation, indigestion, dyspepsia, or blood impurity, noting the pills have been used for over a century and sold in drugstores.
Ray Ellis, arrested at Grant's Pass Thursday on incest charges involving his niece Loretta Brown of Mabel, was brought back by Deputy H V Graham. He was jailed overnight and appeared before Judge Bryson who set an examination for January 28. He did not post bond and remains imprisoned awaiting further action.
Social week features coastings and skat ing on thin ice with Freshman glee anticipated. Kappa Sigma and other houses host informal dances and suppers. YWCA reception for new members at Kloshe Tillacum. engagements and weddings announced including Elwin McCornack and Bernice Adams. Mrs. Pinkhata and others entertain. club meetings and temperance talk enrich local society scene.
The University Senior Class is making plans for a Senior ball likely on March second. Harley Glaske will manage the event, noted as the first dance by a Senior class at the university, promising to be delightful.
Joseph Edwards of Belleountain faced a severe stock loss as 200 of his 208 sheep drowned after high water forced the flock from pasture to barnyard. Only eight sheep survived, marking a heavy calamity reported by the Junction Times.
W C London and P Jones buy the Cottage Grove planing mill from W H Abrams and join O and 3 E R R ties as a new local firm. The First National Bank stockholders elected N W White C O Veatch Herbert Fakin T C Wheeler J H Hawley directors with Herbert Bakin as president and T C Wheeler as cashier. The Modern Woodmen completed their officer installations led by M L York as V C and A E Warnock as W A.
Mrs. R F Baker visits Junction City. Dr J O Watts returns from Portland business trip. Mrs J M Woodruff back from Portland. Geo T Hall Jr returns from Portland. E C returns from Harrisburg trip. Kissinger returns from Nampa Idaho. Geo O Knowles and family travel to lower Sluslaw. Prof L R Traver visits from Portland. Flora Dunham comes from Portland to visit Hazel Graham. Mrs L H Potter and Miss Harriet Paterson back from Portland. G N McArthur from Portland to Freshman dance. George A Barger off work for timber hunting. Seth Keron from Portland for Freshman party. Pearl LaPorte to Albany for Sunday with relatives. Mrs W H Johnson from Woodburn to visit sister. Deputy C C Hammond returns from Portland. wife improving. Misses Hembree Jensen and Johnson go to Portland for positions. W W Chessman and W M Green back from Portland grocers' meeting. M Young from Portland attends brother-in-law Howes funeral. W Rychard from Springfield returns from grocers' convention in Portland. Evangelist McConnell arrives from Moscow for revival at Christian church. Prof Easton from Cottage Grove will lead singing. Rev J A Pettit to conduct Baptist meetings starting Sunday January 27. Pettit praised as strong preacher and leader. church glad to have him.
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