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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1909
Page
7
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The Weekly Guard announces a free subscription gift for readers who pay one year in advance. Subscribers can choose either the Oregon Agriculturist or American Farmer, with a silver and kitchen set promotion advertised as available while supplies last. Address GUARD PRINTING COMPANY in Eugene, Oregon.
The Guard urges voters to focus on issues in the Eugene city election. It argues that a Willamette Valley Company driven outcome would burden taxpayers, threaten municipal utilities, and elevate private control. The piece defends current administration and warns against backing candidates aligned with corporate interests.
The Guard laments a likely vote at the next general election on moving the capital from Salem. Lane county bears a grudge over last year’s University appropriation vote, yet the piece argues for stable growth and permanent state institutions.
The article argues for directing permanent improvements to create a capital city that all Oregonians will be proud of, with emphasis on Eugene Corvallis and Roseburg for their universities and Soldiers' Home. It urges locating a central normal school away from Portland and predicts an eventual branch asylum and penitentiary as population grows, while keeping new institutions in smaller cities to balance Portland’s commercial weight.
Salem faces risk as state capital with Portland favored due to lack of first class hotel facilities. The piece argues no adequate accommodations deter political activity and suggests breaking ground within thirty days for a new hotel to elevate Eugene and Salem to top state status.
Congressman Hawley advocates making the Willamette navigable to Eugene to boost upper valley water freight competition and spur railway expansion into areas now served by a single railroad. Lane County residents praise his efforts as beneficial and timely.
Engineers report a feasible route and ample tonnage for a Eugene to Florence electric line and railway. The public is urged to back businessmen financing the project as the era for the city’s largest enterprise ripens. If supported, electric cars could soon run between Eugene and Florence.
John Hampton sells his stake to his brother Alton, making Alton the sole owner of Hempton Hrow dry goods merchants with shops in Eugene Springfield and Cottage Grove. A new three story Willamette Street building, 75 by 160 feet, will house the expanded operation, aiming as the state’s largest outside Portland.
Frank Evering, former Democratic lieutenant governor candidate and Fraternal Order of Eagles vice president, appeals to Eagles nationwide to fund Rev. A. H. Hackleman’s Montpelier church building. Hackleman dubbed “buzzard preacher” after accepting $50 from Montpelier Eagles and drawing local tension. donations may finance a largely Eagles funded church across the Union.
Special Correspondence from Golson Ore reports a heavy snow storm last Thursday with farmers finishing elr plowing but no seeding yet. Local residents James Herbert and wife visited W Carter on business. Dave Alilvon sold out and people regret his departure. C C Bennett away on jury duty, returned Friday. Laura Cox stayed nights with Mrs Bennett. Joe Hise bought ten stands and Morgan Bros. plan to start a mill soon. Wm Hayes traveled to Smithfield on business. Stock conditions described as fair through winter.
Salem Statesman reports ambiguity in a new tax commission bill. The article notes the act may repeal the people’s gross earnings tax for telephone and telegraph firms, yet the title mentions telegraph and telephone companies while the body does not. Pacific States Telephone & Telegraph Co seeks injunction claiming the initiative is unconstitutional.
The injunction suit to restrain payment of Judge Gantenberg’s salary will be tried by Judge Bradshaw of The Dalles, not Judge Parris of Eugene. The circuit court trial begins tomorrow with plaintiff Henry E B McGinn. Judge Gantenbein asked to be released from his promise, citing his similar position to Multnomah county judges. Judge Bradshaw has been notified to hear the suit.
An old advertisement pitches Dr King’s New Life Pills as a health aid for headache biliousness constipation and malaria with a money back guarantee at W A Kuykendall’s drug store the refund promise noted.
Ley Geer from Landyn Mineral Springs visits the Leader to announce a $10,600 expenditure on extensive improvements to the spring grounds this season. Work to begin immediately, with the hovel closed to the public from the engagement time until about May 1. Bottling works will face minimal disruption while the grounds, hotel, and overall resort are upgraded to enhance Cottage Grove’s popular health destination.
James J. Jeffries makes his Eastern debut in New York to perform on the William Morris vaudeville circuit for twenty weeks. The champion heavyweight is reportedly earning the largest stage salary for fighters and could net near $100,000 if the Morris option extends.
Ten acre Campbell and Walker hopyard near Eugene on the street car line is for rent. See W. R. Walker on the premises or contact J. R. Campbell in Eugene Oregon. Phone at Springfield.
Eugene resident L Bonney reports long term kidney relief with Doan's Kidney Pills after backache and irregular secretions. The testimonial notes relief after a single box and continued improvement with use, and lists FosterMilburn Co as U.S. agents with retail price five cents.
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