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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1909
Page
12
The fragment lists items such as style for sheets 81 by 90 inches with a special request bid, a belt price of $2.00, and bed spreads with fringe described at 50 cents and belts at 40 cents. The readable text resembles a vintage advertisement snippet with pricing notes and product mentions.
Portland reports that the Willamette Valley Company plans a $1,000,000 electrification project for the Willamette valley. The system will feed streetcar lines and electric plants for Eugene, June City, Corvallis, Dallas, Independence, Albany, and nearby towns, powered by a 26,000 horsepower dam at Martin’s Rapids on the McKenzie River. Construction aims to start by October with 200 to 300 workers, pending road work and pole bids, and Portland line expansion to inland awaits final arrangements.
Calapooya Springs Co trustees finalize purchase of a 166 by 155 foot site between rail lines opposite the Southern Pacific depot in Cottage Grove. The plant will feature modern bottling and labeling equipment, a laboratory, and an artistic fountain to attract train passengers. J P Crabtree, 71, Oregon pioneer, died from injuries after a horse kicked him Saturday afternoon.
Secretary Ballinger of the Interior Department travels to Oregon for an inspection tour. He visits sites, meets officials, and reviews projects as part of a broader Pacific coast assessment.
Tipton Indiana July 27 investigations into the First National Bank reveal over 35000 missing from deposits and interest bearing accounts total deposits reach 800000 with cashier William Marker and brother Noah Marker missing. Asset Company pushes Eugene Siuslaw railroad project with canvassing and local committees planned while Dr Leonard surveys routes for decision on the line.
F J Hard urged Lane County to hire miners to develop mineral veins and to consider a smelter. He noted the Vesuvius mine in Bohemia district has about fifteen men at work and emphasized opening veins to attract more investment. Engineer Herbert Leigh urged local education to foster mineral development and both men express confidence in Lane County deposits.
Lane County officials urge action from Eugene Siuslaw railroad promoters as they promote a regional railway project. Officials highlight potential economic growth and regional connectivity, urging timely proposals and community support from stakeholders.
A pamphlet-like tale touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for backache and urinary ills tied to kidney inactivity. It includes a Eugene testimonial, price 50 cents, and notes Foster Milburn Co as U.S. agents. It also mentions F. Lucas of St Paul with Alberta land interests visiting the city, en route to Portland.
The fire limits were extended last night detailing boundaries from Seventh and Willamette to Oak and Park streets and between Oak and Pearl streets. The vote on the fire ordinance passed with Ayes from Garrett Berger Roach Mayor Matlock and noes from Gilbert Heller Henderson.
The council passed a tin can ordinance requiring tops on垃圾 containers for hotels and eateries and discussed city wide extension. A four section garbage system may be studied with sections sold to bidders, and rates set by the city. Other actions include condemnation reviews, street width debates on Agate avenue, paving assessments on Oak street, and a sewer project from Third street toward Lincoln.
The council adjourned the session and schedules a reconvened meeting on Monday night to continue business and address outstanding matters on the agenda.
Crow Lodge No 167 I O O F drafts condolence resolutions for Brother C H Matheny noting virtues and honoring him with mourning, a copy to the family, to the Eugene Guard and Registrar for publication, and charter draped for thirty days. The committee members CHAS GOLD W J HOLLAND JOHN 38MIGLEY.
Marshfield Oregon July 26 A dispatch reports a Butte Montana horse killed itself by stepping on a cartridge but a Coos Bay horse drowned after backing the wagon off a North Bend wharf The animal continued moving despite a stop command plunging into the bay L N Roney reports Blue River bridge crew torn down the old span and built a temporary pontoon bridge while the new bridge is erected Ford remains impossible at the site
Mrs A E Farrington received a letter from Mrs J B Payton this morning stating the remains of her husband, who died at Redlands California a few weeks ago, would pass through Eugene Friday morning en route to Salem where interment will occur.
Paris report quotes General Brun, new French minister of war, stating that once perfected the French army will be supplied with a swarm of air ships. He sees the aeroplane and submarine as future war instruments, noting the aeroplane is less vulnerable, faster and cheaper than the dirigible.
For the complete cure of coughs and lung complaints including asthma and bronchitis the preparation uses lob liverwort tar and wild cherry and has long been an established remedy. It contains no opium or harmful drugs and is safe for children. Price one dollar. Sold by Ginn Drug Co Williams Mfg Co proprietors Cleveland Ohio.
Dover, July 27. Hubert Latham, the French aviator, attempted to cross the English Channel at 6 pm and covered nearly nineteen miles before his monoplane stalled and plunged into the sea two miles off Dover. Five French torpedo boats accompanied him but were left behind as the craft failed near Santagee cliffs. Latham hoped to reach London, fifty miles beyond Dover, but was rescued by a torpedo boat after the crash.
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