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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1907
Page
3
The Eugene Weekly Guard an independent paper published in Eugene Oregon each Thursday under Guard Printing Co Inc subscription priced at 1 50 per year in advance or 2 00 at year end entered at Eugene post office as second class matter
Authorized agents to receive and transact subscriptions or business for The Daily and Weekly Guard include Cottage Grove W C Conner Creswell J L Clark Coburg Geo A Drury for local offices and delivery.
The Guard Printing Co. in Eugene Oregon announces a special offer for old subscribers: pay one year in advance for the Weekly Guard at 1.50 and choose a free year of either the St Louis Republic or the Oregon Agriculturist. If they miss the premium magazines they receive one of these papers at no extra cost by sending their details to the office.
The Census Bureau report notes 8926 establishments, 47 million in capital, 976 thousand wage earners, and materials costs of 142 million with products valued at 168 million. New York, Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Pennsylvania dominate production, butter leading at 97 percent of dairy product value.
Editorial argues that graft pervades both state and national politics, mocking lavish appropriations while urging honest independent voting beyond party lines. It blames commercialism in government, warns of ongoing corruption, and notes voters’ self-interest and probabilistic reform.
A Baltimore Sun summary of a January American Institute of Electrical Engineers talk argues electrifying all U S railways could cut 1905 operating costs by 250 million dollars and save about 1144 dollars per mile but notes uncertainty about funding and slow adoption.
Wisconsin tops butter production with 89,155,975 pounds and leads in butter factories and creameries. New York leads condensed milk establishments with 25 and, with Wisconsin, Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, accounts for 287,880,391 pounds of cheese. New York and Illinois together produce 195,905,407 pounds of condensed milk, making up 63.3 percent of the total.
The piece argues Oregon should reassess railroad property at near real value, critiques railroad dividends and Harriman influence, praises the Daily and Weekly Guard’s growing reach, and notes regional shipping, Willamette street paving costs, and civic unity for Eugene’s development. It references Bailey investigation costs in Texas and Hetty Green's philanthropy approach.
The article argues soil fertility as agriculture's core challenge and promotes dry culture through drought defying seeds, water hoarding methods, and extensive dissemination of literature. It calls for living advocates, farm institutes, model farms, and vigilant fertilizer oversight to counter swindlers, while noting higher regional crop yields and contrasting views on Mr. Hill's address. It ends by urging farmers to embrace knowledge and practice.
A quoted statement by an official of the Southern railway insists that every official and employee must conduct business in strict accordance with the laws of the land. The remark underscores compliance and lawful conduct within the railway company.
The government would profit from Harriman handling wastroads as he has just added about a thousand miles to his existing holdings in that line. He is known for expanding railroad routes and could oversee large scale road networks if contracted.
A brief local note questions whether residents stayed sober during the lull between state dispensary closures and county rumormiums opening, reflecting era anxiety about public drinking habits. No further names or locations are provided in the readable text.
The WCTU lashes out at Teddy Roosevelt for endorsing army canteen restoration and for congratulating Senator Knox on his Smoot defense speech, signaling a partisan clash over military policy and Senate battles.
The remark considers Canada someday achieving a large enough American population to vote Canada into the United States, pondering the political implications if such a shift occurred and how Britain might respond in that scenario.
The suggested national women's political party may lack votes but relies on persuading men to cast ballots in their favor, indicating a strategy built on male voter influence rather than female turnout.
After extensive debate Congress has produced scant results and few concrete actions. Lawmakers have argued over procedural matters while the public awaits policy clarity on key issues and reforms. The discourse highlights ongoing gridlock and unclear paths forward.
Special correspondence from Pleasant Hill reports farmers progressing with seeding and hopeful for a fat harvest after a hard winter. The Jasper ferry is back in operation pleasing residents, who also feel a bridge near town is due.
President Finley addresses officials outlining prudent governance ideas and steady leadership. The remarks emphasize measured policy, coordination among agencies, and long term stability for the public.
The howl over county tax increases spurs talk of action at the next election. A Hazelwood creamery agent canvassed the area recently to establish another cream route. Mrs. D. Read is declared out of danger after a serious condition. Mrs. Mary Bristow of Cumberland Washington will return home soon after visiting her mother, Mrs. Jane West. Mrs. Ed Lattin plans a several week stay in Eugene. Mrs. Ella Bridges shows slight health improvement after weeks on the sick list. A basket social is planned at the W O W hall on March 9 for the benefit of the baseball boys. James Scrivener of Cloverdale, formerly Dexter, was laid to rest at Pleasant Hill cemetery after a funeral at the Christian church with Rev. Callison presiding and Goshen lodge J O O F in attendance.
A. B. Canman of Chicago writes March 4 1903 about chronic lumbar trouble. After trying several physicians and ointments he used Ballard's Snow Liniment and reports almost instant relief, endorsing it and adding his name to the sufferer list.
Patent medicine ad claims Texas Wonder cures kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. Sold by Hull's Drug Store and Dr E W Mall of St Louis for mail orders two months treatment at $1. Offers ten testimonials.
The steamer Robarts arrived here Wednesday afternoon after leaving Coos Bay Saturday and stopping at the Umpqua for days. The Coquille bound for the Siuslaw was sighted off the river mouth but has not yet entered. Charles Landers had his left little finger amputated by Dr. Edwards after a failed healing of an earlier crush. Maple lodge 1. O. O. F. of Mapleton received a special chair for the noble grand from F. C. Nean, made in Battle Creek Michigan and shipped to Mapleton. The chair honors the late Mrs. Bean, a former Rebecca lodge member, with Mapleton pledging ceremonies attended by Heceta lodge Florence members.
The three year old son of Mr and Mrs McFarland died at their Riverview residence. Funeral services were held at the church Sunday and interment followed in the Odd Fellows cemetery.
Daniel H. George died at 4:16 a.m. Friday March 1 1907 at his daughter Mrs BE A Morrill’s residence near Eugene Oregon from cancer of the face. Born Bath Pennsylvania March 17 1834. Married Susan Butler December 17 1857. Survived by seven children: Mrs J BE Mather Naperville NJ William George Garden City Kan Mrs BE A Morris Eugene Or Harry E and Roland O George Jo Het Ill Mrs F T Plank Eugene Or Irving George Springfield Or. The family notes a final prayer and reflection on rest in Christ.
CHAMBERS HARDWARE promotes Petaluma incubators that are simple to operate and help hatchers save money. The store claims to have these items in stock and encourages customers not to order garden seeds elsewhere, stating they can supply bulk seeds to reduce costs.
Promoters A A Stoneburg Gus Mathison and John Hedburg plan the Mathison Glass Factory with capital of 100000. Land is donated in Coburg near the railroad, fuel from Booth Kelly mill will power the plant, and initial employment is about forty, rising to one hundred as capacity grows. The project aims to spur rapid city growth.
Stephen A. Douglas Puter, noted Oregon land fraud figure, is en route to Washington to testify against Congressman Hermann in Judge Stafford's court. Under custody of John F. Kerrigan, Puter departed Portland on the 9:30 train, with a habeas corpus ad testificandum issued to compel his appearance.
In Ava Missouri Mrs 3S Rupee writes that her son recovered from serious lung trouble after using Dr King s New Discovery prescribed by their druggist. The product allegedly saved his life and is offered at 50 cents to $1.00 with a trial bottle free. The Bean Magic Spray Pump is advertised to cut labor and a catalogue is available. CHAMBERS HARDWARE promotes the Weekly Guard subscription.
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