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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1910
Page
12
Fragmented OCR text presents an unclear medical pitch promising vitality and relief for stomach heart and kidney issues. It mentions a physician, various remedies, and a mailed copter offer, with bold unclear lines and scattered product references.
Mrs Ella Jamison returned to Salem after visiting friends in Eugene. Born in Mugene on March 29 1910, a son was born to Mr M Calkine and his wife.
For grain growers Woodlark Squirrel Poison is the most reliable and destructive agent yet devised for exterminating gophers, squirrels, sage rats and prairie dogs. It requires no mixing or preparation and is claimed to kill every kernel. Dealers refund purchase price if not as claimed. Pamphlet free.
Nine former Vittebure city council members confessed to accepting bribes for votes on street vacations and bank ordinances. Sentences were postponed. amounts ranged from 51.10 to 91000 with several exceeding 100, and Dr W H Weber revealed he distributed 10000 among 30 to 40 councilmen.
Sam Berger reports Jeffries will start a rigorous training program at Rowardennan after April 1. Berger disputes critics, noting Jeffries can judge his own condition better than outsiders. The plan includes three weeks of hill climbs, rowing, gym work, and an initial sparring phase with Bob Armatron. Goltz telegraphs he will arrive April 1 to bolster the training group.
For six years Max M. Hoffman of Webster New York suffered stomach misery gas eructation and nervousness. After using Mi-ona stomach tablets he reports rapid relief and full recovery, regained weight sleep and health. The ad promotes Mi-ona as a guaranteed cure with money back offer sold widely and by Red Cross Drug Store for 50 cents a box.
An old time patent medicine pitch promotes Nome BB and Preventics as cures and preventives for colds. It touts complete outfits with extra bottles, urging quick purchase at Yeringtonia Drug Store.
Rumors in Portland confirm plans to switch the Oregon Electric railway system to J. J. Hill in April with potential expansion through Eugene Albany and Salem. Reports say Hill may take over Portland Eugene & Eastern properties, linking lower and upper valleys and possibly extending toward Coos Bay. Proposals suggest combining offices with Oregon Trunk Line and a leadership change at Oregon Electric with John F. Stevens taking over.
The Fairmount Christian Church opened to the public with a well attended morning service and a Bible school of 100. Six new members joined at the morning service, and the new house, though unfinished, is described as beautiful. An illustrated sermon on Proper Questions to Ask of God drew a large evening audience. Evening and nightly services run at 8 with 7:30 song service. transit details are provided for attendees. All are welcome.
The German Society plans a 40 by 100 foot concrete clubhouse in Kincaid park with space for an assembly room for men and women, a gymnasium, and a stage. A second story may be added later. Construction to start at once, aiming for completion by July Fourth on land bought last summer near the interurban line. A sidewalk will connect the car line to the building.
Special Correspondence Donna March 26 A P of H lodge organized here recently with about 25 members Officers elected for the year include Master A Lapham Overseer W S Adama Lecturer Mrs J C Nicholson Steward C Hammitt Assistant Steward J R McGee Chaplin Mrs Ada Gil leaple Treasurer W C Seavey Secretary John Hammitt Door Keeper L H Smith Florists Miss Grace Hammitt Miss Grace Thompson Miss Chandler Assistant Steward Mrs J Hammitt
A. Gott of Leaburg was in the city overnight, according to local observer notes.
Representative A Mitchell Palmer of Pennsylvania assails the Taft administration from the house floor calling Theodore Roosevelt the greatest insurgent. He warns the Republican party has pledged reforms to the American people but fails to redeem them as tariff and conservation battles unfold in Washington.
Pittsburg March 21 Greater Pittsburg faces a major graft scandal as Captain Johnny Klein, near imprisonment for receiving money in 1908 for a city depository vote, threatens to expose accomplices who would not provide for his family. District Attorney Blakeley seeks immunity deals for pleas of guilty, with Judge Cohen approving. grand jury now weighs the case and a vast municipal probe unfolds.
A large Roseburg Douglas county publicity fund meeting at the Commercial Club discussed hiring a publicity manager to replace Darby Richardson who resigned. Voted Hartog as preferred if available, though he is currently employed. Committee empowered to act. Roseburg Review.
Melvin Hansen filed a plat for Midway Park with the county clerk this morning, detailing property divisions and lot layouts for the development. The action sets the stage for subsequent parcel recording and municipal approvals.
Medford March 21 The Buckeye orchard owned by W. G. Estep sold to H. P. Houston and L. H. Houston of Jamestown New York for 40000. The 35 acre tract seven miles from Medford includes eight acres pears eight acres apples and the rest young orchard. It shipped about a dozen years of fruit totaling roughly ten thousand dollars.
B F Tolson of Elizabethtown Kentucky, 70, says Electric Bitters restore health and vitality. He claims they cure every time and tone the stomach regulate kidneys and bowels stimulate the liver invigorate nerves and purify the blood. Sold by Kuydal Pharmacy Co.
Washington March 22. Cannon is not taking a leading role in House proceedings nor speaking for publication about his stance. A source says the insurgents will meet to decide who joins the new rules committee and seek privilege over caucus selections. If selections favor Cannon allies, more trouble could arise. House Republicans plan a Wednesday caucus to pick six members of the new committee. Democrats meet Thursday.
Awbrey Grace, an elderly man over 70, pleaded guilty in circuit court to assault and battery for shooting Mike Daly during a drunken Christmas night brawl in Eugene. Judge Harris fined Grace $50. his attorney argued jail would be fatal due to feebleness. Deputy DA McFadden noted all parties were intoxicated. Also, Tip Turner in Cottage Grove faced local option law charges. a verdict was not yet announced. Thomas Wins money case against H. Stam as jury returned a verdict for Thomas.
The document outlines the Lane County Fair racing schedule for September with events across four days. It lists trotting and pacing races by age class and distance, running dash events with weight for age, amateur divisions, and prize purses ranging from 100 to 300 dollars.
Death notices report Luther W. Davidson of 36 with a Eugene residence and a Portland survivor, wife and three children. Also Pearl Shelley, formerly of Eugene, listed in Portland on March 16 1910. The text then shifts to advertisements for Dr Bell's Antiseptic Salve and Dr Shoop's Cough Remedy with product claims and dealer notes. Yerington's
H E Holmquist announces office in Room 3 of the Merchants Bank Building as the city’s attorney at law offering legal services.
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