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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
12
The Eugene Oregon based paper with subscription rates and authorized agents listed. It notes publication Thursday, second class mailing, price details, and directs remittances and business to the Guard Printing Co. in Eugene.
The Oregon Agriculturist or American Farmer are offered free to subscribers paying one year in advance for the Weekly Guard. A separate ad mentions silver and kitchen sets available while supplies last. Send details to Guard Printing Co. Eugene Oregon.
The Eugene Guard reports rapid convention news from Chicago with bulletins at 9 30 am 9 45 am and 50 cents noting Sherman of New York for vice president on the first ballot and the adjournment with eastern western time explained The paper boasts the largest telegraphic news report ever used in Eugene and compares favorably with Portland papers praising local newspaper enterprise and Northwest press quality
A period of great prosperity is foretold as crops surge to record yields. Wheat and oats acreage rise, winter wheat improves, and farm product values may top last year by over a billion dollars. The article praises agricultural vigor and broader economic revival ahead.
The Berkeley Reporter reports on Oregon election coverage, detailing races, candidates, and local implications. Key figures and party lines are noted, with emphasis on how voting outcomes may shape regional policy and governance.
A California Republican paper comments on Oregon’s senate outcome and rising party independence. It argues Americans favor honest government over party loyalty, urges candidates of known character free of taint or untraceable funds, and asserts electors want integrity in high office over protection or free trade.aligns with Roosevelt Bryan and La Follette themes and warns machine politics.
A town audience attended market day despite rain and farmers show interest for regular Saturdays. A society would organize monthly market days with free auctioneers for farmers to sell stock, tools, or goods, plus amusements to draw crowds and widen trade areas for Eugene merchants.
The Literary Digest notes Taft and Bryan could promote a bill to require publication of campaign contributions. Editors urge the pair to lead by example with cost disclosures of their nomination campaigns. A telegram from Bryan to Taft sparked calls for a pre election disclosure bill. Taft replied with a copy of a letter to Senator Burrows dated April 30.
The senate committee on privileges and elections heard a strong endorsement for the bill urging full public disclosure of nomination expenditures and all contributions and expenditures by political committees. Though praised as promoting honesty, Congress did not pass the measure and the issue remains with the candidates.
An editorial urges young men to embody national spirit as the nation expands westward. It cites Jefferson, Alaska, Louisiana Purchase and world power future, warning against provincial limits and stressing leadership, unity, and a gravity water system for Eugene. City council pledges to follow constituents, avoiding evasion or trifling.
The Portland Chamber of Commerce Bulletin predicts 1908 will yield Oregon’s greatest berry and cherry crop yet with magnificent quality and abundant quantity. The hay crop adds to expected dairy gains, aided by excellent spring pastures. Northwest residents urged to inform Eastern friends about these superb conditions boosting dairying.
A collage of political remarks from varied voices. Mentions include Sherman on ticket placement and Bourne’s long tenure, plus chatter about beheadings and a London medical claim. References to a depot wall collapse, druggists in Pendleton, Cham berlain votes in Crook county, and a call to clean up before Wednesday.
A stern call against gambling urges youths to play sports for love of the game not money. It warns gambling corrupts character, breeds crime, and harms business ability, urging self discipline and avoiding dishonest edges. It stresses staying clean, avoiding two masters, and the social harm of betting temptations.
A seller notes only a limited number of premium silver sets and kitchen sets remain on hand. About fifty silver and sixty kitchen sets were offered as premiums last year, and they will be closed out with no future orders once sold.
Our proposition offers every subscriber a choice of two premiums for $1.50 for one year. It applies to old and new subscribers and can cover advance or arrearage payments. Pay $1.50, receive a year’s subscription, and pick a premium if you visit the office before they sell out. This is to clear stock, posters show the premiums. Send in today or tomorrow to secure one before they run out.
The Interstate Commerce Commission upholds part of the increase by carriers to distant markets east of the Missouri River while condemning about half the rise. Eastern territory may see up to 5 cents more per hundred pounds, limited to Duluth Minneapolis St Paul Minnesota Transfer and east of the Mississippi. Rates from Spokane to Eastern territory lowered and made more uniform with coast rates. Willamette Valley mills face reduced rates and Seattle to Utah routes opened for timber via through routes with 40 to 50 cents per 100 pounds charges depending on wood type.
The outgoing class voted to gift a drinking fountain on campus named in memory of the late Dad Trine. A committee Cooke Farnaworth and Hrodie will oversee purchase and placement with dedication set for a yet unspecified-altest. Trine, longtime physical director, was beloved by students and faculty alike, making the tribute fitting and poignant.
Portland Ore June 20 Indicted by the United States grand jury two counts for alleged perjury and graft in securing rights to a valuable mining claim. J A Parker vice president of the First National Bank of Baker City, a major figure in Eastern Oregon, was arrested and released on twenty six thousand dollars bond. Bench warrants issued on both counts allege violation of federal statutes and willful perjury.
McWiet's Little Barly Risers, a noted patent remedy, is advertised as sold by all druggists and widely distributed in stores. The notice promotes the product and its availability through local pharmacies.
Engineer F C Kelsey submitted a preliminary survey report on the Kitcheye creek to Eugene gravity water system. The city council with committee of the whole finds it unsatisfactory to most members. An informal meeting was held to discuss it and a full committee meeting was set for this afternoon at four when Mr Kelsey will explain the report.
Rev John Glen pastor of the First Free Methodist Church in Portland died at home after a heart attack at 6 PM following a trip with Rev N Coffee. Survived by wife and two sons Irving Glen of Oregon State University and William Glen of Spokane plus a daughter Mrs A Curr of Seattle. Born in New York and moved through Seattle Los Angeles San Jose to Portland, where he served as pastor for three years before returning to lead the church again.
An old advertisement promotes Williams Kidney Pile as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. Claims include relief from back and loins pain and frequent urination. Sold by Ling Vog Co for 60 cents, Williams Mfg Co, Cleveland, Ohio.
Kad Yoo appears in a view column with Aina and Lj Hd associated in a brief society style item. The notes reference local residents and social activities, but specifics are unclear due to fragmented text.
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