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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1910
Page
7
Charles H Fisher editor and publisher announces the Guard agents for subscriptions and business in Creswell J L Clark Coburg George A Drury and other local offices. Published Thursday March 10 1910 in Eugene Oregon as an independent paper.
Philadelphia faces a prolonged street car strike and a nationwide sympathy walkout by over 100000 workers. The piece condemns violence and urges arbitration to restore service, noting mutual blame, unionism versus free shop, and the need for a peaceful, public-benefit resolution to set a national example.
The Willamette valley would gain from J. J. Hill acquiring United Railways and the Oregon Electric lines with rapid line extension and stronger business competition. The Guard urges Eugene commercial groups to press for the main line reaching Eugene this year, arguing local support would attract Hill lines traffic and boost regional growth.
The Spokane Inland Herald laments dim house lamps as gas and electricity redraw family dynamics. An 18 year old girl was jailed for liquor, her mother promising a severe beating. The piece argues the home should shelter, not become a whipping post, and urges benevolent parenting.
A reflective appeal urges parents to be confidants for their children, arguing that affection, forgiveness, and honest correction prevent youth from drifting into danger. It likens harsh discipline to a Siberian prison, stresses open dialogue, and envisions home as a forgiving haven where tears find solace and guidance from a loving mother.
The Toledo dealer J C Bonner donated a carload of turnips to the needy after wholesalers offered high prices. The piece condemns Chicago brokers and other large sellers for dumping foods to keep prices high, causing hunger and misery. It argues such acts amount to a crime against humanity and calls for accountability.
An editorial warns that Southern Pacific location plans for the Nation extension may bypass Eugene, urging Commercial Club action to secure terminals and shops in or near Eugene or nearby Springfield. It notes a $3000 promotion deal and calls for concerted effort to influence the railroad to recognize Eugene Springfield as a growth hub and coastward link.
The Guard prints Professor Schafer’s tribute to the late Dr. Thomas Condon, praising his pure life and scientific work. It notes the community’s esteem and suggests naming a public school after him to inspire future students.
Judges Henry McGinn and Stephen Lowell oppose a proposed Republican assembly plan described as a state convention in disguise that would nullify the direct primary law. They face a coalition of minor politicians and former precinct workers whose jobs were erased when the people gained power.
The Guard notes Eugene will be a focal point for significant railroad construction moves before year end. Its strategic location in the upper Willamette valley, amplified by the Natron extension, makes it essential for both electric and steam railways to centralize operations in this commercially vital city.
The house committee insists on proof of Peary before any handover. It questions the north pole claim, and warns that doubt after such a voyage would anger any who returned. The speaker urges not to tempt an expedition if disbelief awaits at home.
Springfield A joint council and Commercial Club committee report concludes the Booth-Kelly Company must bear the entire cost of a dyke at the head of the mill race to prevent last winter flood recurrence. Legal advice influenced the decision as the company was liable for damages from the previous flood. The committee will meet with corporation officials.
The Commercial Club receives daily replies from across the country to their ads. Members read and discussed many communications at the meeting, noting direct inquiries to Springfield and a lengthy letter from the Portland commercial body. The exchanges illustrate the value of newspaper advertising.
A large crowd attended a patron teacher meeting today at the Odd Fellows hall in Springfield. Morning and afternoon sessions featured remarks by H C Baughman of Springfield and university figures, plus school leaders from Eugene Coburg and Douglas and Lane County schools.
The local flour market shows little movement as wheat prices stay high. Valley wheat has fallen to a dollar, down about ten cents in a week, while dealers wait for further decreases. Millers expect prices to stabilize near the fall level after speculative spikes.
Last year many made money by holding wheat off the market and many tried again this year. The speculation had the effect of pushing prices up but was overdone, causing a break. Many who could have sold for a 15 cent profit per bushel will now sell at a loss.
The article notes cars dumping huge rocks off a trestle end to stop washout from high water. It also reports February postal sales exceed January, and updates on locals Jim Clark and B A Washburne returning from Mexico with land speculation news. Additional items cover a River valley freight, a mooted Mounee railroad project, and local social and property changes.
Dr J W Harris county health officer reports February births total 30 with 17 males and 13 females. There were 24 deaths: 15 males and 9 females from lung abscess arterioscleron whooping cough heart disease pneumonia tuberculosis diabetes wreamic poisoning cancer chronic bronchitis and other causes. Five contagious disease cases were reported: diphtheria typhoid fever chicken pox.
A 70 year old Elizabethtown resident B F Tolson touts Fleethie Bitters as renewing health and vitality he claims to gain wherever he travels. He says the tonic cures stomach issues kidneys and bowels and strengthens nerves and blood. The product is guaranteed by W A Kuykendall Drug Co.
A claim extols Pine-Tar-Honey as the sole effective remedy for croup cough cold and lung and bronchial troubles. The advertisement urges looking for the bell on the bottle and notes Dillon Drug Co as the seller.
Washington reports the postal savings bank bill passed the Senate 60 to 22 after a party line vote. The Cummins amendment failed 14 to 40 and the Borah amendment to restrict investments to high yield bonds passed 49 to 11, blocking use of postal funds for two percent government securities totaling $720 million.
Washington March 7 Rebt EK Peary today declined to submit proofs that he discovered the north pole to the subcommittee of the house naval committees because of a contract with a publishing house that made it impossible for him to do so.
An old style advertisement touts Hucklen a Arnica Salve as a quick cure for boils ulcers festering sores burns cuts chapped hands and chilblains. It claims instant relief and lists A Kuykendall Drug Co as the seller with a price of 25 cents.
T Craighead of St Louis Mo writes Eugene Commercial club representing a group of about fifty families ready to settle in Lane County. They seek small tracts for intensive farming and ask land at good prices. Promotion department has sent literature and letters encouraging relocation.
An advertisement touts a preventive medicine called Witla Candy Cure Tablets, claimed to head off common colds with instant uses. Sold in a box of 48 at Yeringtonia Drug Store, promoted as a dependable fortification for health.
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