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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1909
Page
7
A patriotic verse extols the red white and blue as a symbol of national memory and sacrifice. The poem honors homesick Americans and fallen soldiers, urging reverence for those who fought under the flag and calling readers to celebrate its meaning.
The piece condemns the Southern Pacific for cutting Wendling branch service without notice. It argues that Eugene and Lane County, whose freight and passenger traffic have doubled, depend on a coast rail link. It calls residents to unite, endorse a locally built rail to the coast, and back a long term remedy against monopoly. The author sees this as the hour to pull together for future growth.
Editorial urges immediate action to construct the Eugene and Siuslaw railroad without further delay, arguing talk has ended and enlistment of support is essential for progress. The piece emphasizes collective effort and practical steps toward completing the project.
A proposal urges financing a Eugene to sea railroad by starting with a 15 to 20 mile section. After raising 50 000 dollars the line is surveyed, at 100 000 graded, then extended until the road reaches the coast. Farmers dairy men and lumber owners will contribute labor money or materials to bond the project as a public investment for Lane county merchants and producers access to the sea.
Community leaders call for an active stock subscription campaign to fund the Eugene Siuslaw railroad. The plan aims to build quickly, issue bonds when funds run out, and proceed on business lines with no personal gains for promoters. The goal is a timber belt and dairying route to navigable waters, extending to the sea if residents invest.
A newspaper column discusses Elsie Sigel's murder and the Chinese in America, arguing crime by Chinese is rare and praising Chinese contracts while criticizing others. It mentions the Leon Ling case, the Siuslaw railroad push from Eugene to Florence, a Missouri Congressman's peace commission salary, Ohio voting machines, and views on corporate taxes and government surveillance.
Washington July 2 Senator Heyburn opened the senate floor with a technical objection to the income tax. Petitions from the Pacific Northwest were read opposing the corporation tax with Spokane merchants urging support for the tax as a safeguard for business privacy. The Inman Poulsen Lumber Company of Portland urged killing the tax, calling it unfair and placing the burden on large industries.
A four year growth removed after endorsement by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. An Indiana woman credits the remedy with restoring strength, urging others with female ills to seek its help. The ad promises confidential advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lyon, Moss as a free resource.
Fire destroyed the McCormick Lumber Company plant thirty miles from Chehalis, causing an estimated loss of 200000. It was among the Northwest's largest operations. Cause unknown. Insurance coverage indicated. Frank Vaughn of Lane County was returned from Grants Pass by Sheriff Bown on a larceny by bailee charge. Grand jury action expected later this week.
By order of the County Court of Lane County Oregon on May 1999 the undersigned was appointed administratrix of the estate of Oscar Smith deceased All persons with claims against the estate must present them to the administratrix in Eugene Oregon within six months from the date of the notice Dated Eugene Oregon May 1999 Ante West Smith Administratrix Woodcock Potter Attorneys
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