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Fragmentary OCR text from Eugene Oregon post office contains evasive phrase FEPRCAWY 2 and scattered wording.
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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1906
Page
2
Oregonian editor opposes primary law and politics in Oregon
The piece argues Editor Scott fears the primary law he once backed and accuses him and Oregon politicians of manipulating public sentiment to secure a U S Senate seat. It urges Lane County candidates to heed the people’s will, notes potential electoral consequences, and touches on timber and trade observations from Japan to Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
The
Oregonian
Mitchell
Oregon
United States
Lane County
Japan
Mexico
Yalu River
Timber sale prices quoted for Oregon and British Columbia
The piece compares timber pricing across regions noting charges for lumber, mining props and lagging, hewn railway ties, and cord wood. It estimates Oregon quarter sections could fetch from one thousand to eight thousand dollars, given the cited rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Oregon
Hinge mills reopen as brokers fail to crush prices
Washington hinge mills resume after sixty day shutdown. Brokers seeking five cent a ton cuts faced resistance as manufacturers ordered to uphold prices. Nations Association of Grocers backs Money amendment to the pure food bill and campaigns for its passage, with lawmakers receiving over twenty letters daily. Senator Foraker supports a fair Statehood plan allowing Arizona and New Mexico to vote on single statehood. rejection keeps them separate territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nations’ Association of Aeto Grocers
Senator Foraker
Arizona
New Mexico
Polly's Preparation Gone Awry In Scribbled Note
A fragmented note describes hurried housework with garbled words about setting a kettle, cleaning, and tidying tasks. The text mentions Polly and assorted phrases like put the kettle on and various chores, but the overall meaning is unclear and left as a curtain of partial instructions.
Negro Views on Emancipation and Labor Rights
A discussion quotes Booker T. Washington on “the right to work” for Negroes in the South under freedom, noting limited political rights in the North and sarcastic critique of Northern guardians. The piece also comments on editorials about Senate selection, the Panama Canal's labor needs, and the feasibility of Chinese versus Jamaican labor, arguing for Chinese workers to save costs and taxpayers eighty million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tme
South
Booker T. Washingto
American Ilustrated Magazine
Panama Canal
Senate Committee
Stevens
China
Birth notices from Springfield Cottage Grove Junction City
Born at Springfield to Mr and Mrs co Walling on February 22 a son born at Cottage Grove on February 21 to Mrs Neel a daughter weight 12 pounds at Junction City on February 18 1000 twin girls born to Mr and Mrs J Swit
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mra. Co
Walling
Cottage Grove
Junction City
J. 4. Swit
Eighth Grade Examinations Notice
The final eighth grade examination for public schools will be held on May 17 and June 14 and 1, 18. Teachers must notify the school board chairman to arrange the exam and inform the county superintendent of the number of questions and the examiner so timely questions can be prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Dillard
Hethel Telephone Company Stockholders Meeting Noted
The annual meeting of Hethel Telephone Company stockholders will be held in Eugene Oregon at city hall on Saturday March 3 at 1 PM. Paul Zumwalt secretary is listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hethel Telephone Company
Eugene
Oregon
Paul Zumwalt
Early Strawberry Pointer From F J Schofield Ad
An agricultural note promotes early berry yields with F J Schofield fertilizer and offers mailing address in Eugene. It mentions bean spray pumps as easy to operate and durable, and references hardware listings and prices amid a fragmented rural ad.
Investigate Typhoid Reports In Eugene City
City readers urged officials to curb daily typhoid case reports and verify accuracy. The letter argues many reported cases are convalescent or non typhoid and that true typhoid deaths are low. It calls for an investigation by the state board of health to assess the real extent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
State Board of Health
Corvallis and Eastern railroad sale discussed in telegram
Negotiations for the Corvallis and Eastern railroad purchase have been pending in the East, with A. B. Hammond and Willamette Valley Traction Company backers securing a five day option. No official word, but reliable sources say the price exceeds one million two hundred thousand dollars, contingent on a Portland connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corvallis & Eastern Railroad
A. EB. Hammond
Willamette Valley Traction Company
Portland
New brick block planned for Springfield city center
The Odd Fellows of Springfield plan a two story brick building this spring. Location undecided but likely one of four corners at Main and Fifth streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield News
Main
Fifth Streets
Notable speakers at Cot tage Grove farmers institute
Notes praise the farmers institute meeting at Cot tage Grove held Friday with Lawyer Histon Hillsboro former Governor Geer and Professor Schmulrich from Agricultural College in attendance. The writer quips about Pest issues and political figures including George Chamberlain amid the season’s event chatter while noting weather and local shop references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottage Grove
Histon
Hillsboro
Geer
Schmulrich
The
Agricultural College
Huston
Schmalrich
George Chamberlain
Luckey and Anderson Saloon Robbery at Springfield
Luckey and Anderson's Springfield saloon was broken into for the third time on Wednesday. A thief smashed a front window and robbed the cash register and slot machines, taking only a small amount in coins and a few liquor bottles. A suspicious young man who had been lingering in town fled toward Eugene after Luckey traced him there. Police found several dollars in nickels and quarters on the suspect, who confessed, and the five liquor bottles were recovered under a neighbor's porch. He was released on the understanding he leave the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luckey & Anderson
Springfild
Luckey
Frazer Seeks Divorce and Alimony for Children
Mrs. Lottie Frazer files a cheuit court suit against George Frazer seeking a divorce and alimony of 10 per month for their minor children Herschel and Loran. She alleges January 1H desertion and subsequent neglect to support. They married in Eugene on December 14, iss'. L R Edmondson represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Frazer
Cheuit
George Frazer
Herschel
Loran
Heavy Rain Lifts River and Floods Sloughs
Torrential rainfall last night and into today raised the river about nine feet above low water at the wagon bridge site. Sloughs are bank full with some overflowing their banks. Sidewalks and the bridge over the slough on South Willamette Street are nearly awash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willamette Street
Lane County Boy Prosecutes Miners Case in Boise
Owen Vandayn Lane County man and county attorney of Canyon County Idaho leads the prosecution in Boise City against three Western Federation of Miners officers charged with killing ex Governor Frank Stennenberg. Born in Coburg son of John Vandayn and graduate of the University of Oregon in 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Vandayn
Canyon County
Idaho
Boise City
Western Federation of Miners
Frank Stennenberg
Lanee County
Eugene
Coburg
John Vanduyn
University of Oregon
Doran Couple Acquire Oregon House in Springfield
Springfield notes report the Doran couple purchased the Oregon House and took possession Tuesday after a long hotel industry run. J C Denny, former mill foreman, has left town amid unsettled accounts exceeding 100 dollars. Odd Fellows meet to approve a 20 by 40 foot warehouse behind their store, next to Harry Stewart’s premises. News sources relay the context and local business shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.K
Joe Doran
Oregon House
J. C. Denny
The
Odd Fellows
Harry Stewart
Letter List from Eugene Displays Names and Namesake
A dated note from Eugene lists correspondents including Binebaker Brasel T W Broderick Coleman Brown A J W Hanley Mrs Matt Henson CG E J Le Page and the number 2, signaling a contact or filing reference. The fragment suggests a mail or directory item with multiple individual names linked to a local listing.
Free Colored Picture Offer With Yearly Subscriptions
Citizens are urged to subscribe to Twice a Week Republic and Farm Progress for one dollar to receive a free 2x2 inch colored print titled The Departure of the Bride from the Home of Washington. The print reproduces Fer ris’s painting in sixteen colors and shows George Washington at his Virginian home bidding adieu. Subscribers may have time credited for a year. offer may be withdrawn anytime. Send payment by money order or draft to Subscription Department, The Republic, St. Louis, Mo. 217 6td.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
St. Louia
Washington
Ferris
George Washington
Farm Progress
The
America
the Republic
St. Louis
Some Reasons Why C. A. Johns Should Be Nominated
The piece extols Charles A Johns as a native American, 48, progressive Republican, longtime Baker County resident and Willamette Valley pioneer. It cites mayoral terms, school director service, broad local business backing, and a reputation for integrity, leadership, and unifying party strength for a gubernatorial nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Johns
United States
Republican Party
Oregon
Willamette Valley
Baker City
Willamette University
Baker County
Multnomah County
Charles A. Johns
Ds Wtf
Healing Gospel Sermon and Patent Remedy Advertisement
The notice describes Rev J C Warren of Sharus Baptiet delivering a healing gospel sermon. It touts a “greatest remedy” for weakness and stomach and kidney complaints sold by L S DeLano, a druggist, with dire warnings about curing ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Warren
Sharus Baptiet
Iilair
Ul Electric Bret
Ls DeLano, Druggiet. Rit
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