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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1910
Page
7
The Eugene Weekly Guard edited by Charles I Fisher is an independent paper published Thursdays in Eugene Oregon. It lists authorized agents including Greeval l J L Clark Coburg George A Drurr to take subscriptions and receipts for The Daily and Weekly Guard.
The Salem Journal notes Springfield’s strategic location at the junction of three rivers and four railroads. It highlights planned Klamath Falls extension, proposed rail lines, and local assets including 25,000 acres of fertile land, Willamette and Mohawk foothills, nearby towns, and the Booth Kelly plant, framing Springfield as a future railroad division point and growth center.
The article laments the decline of handwritten letters as modern devices like railroads telegraph and daily papers spread news quickly. It argues letters capture individuality and literary value, notes stenographers and business use push short telegraph notes, and warns against losing personal correspondence to a fifty word night letter. It concludes modern improvements bring disadvantages.
The Oregon Electric Railroad will add cars to cope with surging traffic. Sixteen cars operate Portland to Salem, with five more soon, as passenger traffic climbs 57 percent in early March and freight up 40 percent. In two weeks the line carried 40 000 passengers amid expectations of heavier summer traffic and ongoing equipment needs.
The article notes revenue near 400000 with likely 125000 annual net and over 100000 gross earnings. Long-distance hauls dominate profits, yet the Oregon Electric delays valley line expansion, missing a checker-board farm-to-market rollout in Willamette Valley. The piece urges rapid extension to boost farming access and local markets.
In Montana district judge Clem ents rejects the idea that criticizing a public official in print is criminal libel if it concerns official acts. He argues public scrutiny is essential. James J. Hill warns that debt can fund needed public works, urging prudent borrowing to avoid lagging behind rivals.
The Irving grange concludes mail order houses win business through printer's ink and urges local merchants in Eugene to advertise as freely as the big city concerns. It warns that home merchants must pursue trade to starve mail order firms, urging action and competition. A brief digression notes Patten's failed plans in Manchester and a modest shift in view of English traders.
Under Judge Lionel R. Webster the Oregon Good Roads Association opens headquarters in Portland and plans nonstop activity across the state. Funds are subscribed to support legislation and road making demonstrations, with the aim of forming a highway commission. The Albany Herald notes government control of Oregon City locks and Willamette navigation spending could vastly aid Western Oregon, predicting the effort will be realized someday.
A new boost club in the city sets a slogan claiming 25 000 population by 1912 and notes the growth rate needed is modest. The group aims to do good work for Greater Eugene and encourage civic improvement through steady progress.
A compact preparation described as grafting and pruning wax for fruit growers. The composition centers on rosin beeswax and linseed oil, offered in quantities to suit user needs for protective sealing and wound treatment during pruning and grafting.
Fragmentary price list notes costs per pound for poison wheat blue stone sulfur and beeswax with unclear figures and stray letters, suggesting a damaged historical advertisement or inventory item from a trade page.
A newspaper notice promotes a mixed sale: a 25 cent can of Tooth Powder given free with a 2 cent Tooth Brush. The bundle offers a 25 cent Tooth Powder and a 26 cent Tooth Brush for the price of one.
An old advertisement listing Wanous pure herb shampoo for dandruff and hair fall with a 10¢ price. Also promotes Eapa Prescription Tablets in 25¢ bottles, homoeopathic tinctures and pellets, Nature Shoulder Braces Abdominal Supporters Elastic Hosiery and Trusses with prices and brief product mentions.
Washington unveils a plan for a national eight district field army system uniting regulars and militia for training with eight districts led from Washington. The first district includes Maine to New York with three divisions and supply depots to ease equipment shortages. Youths in Eugene must enlist by May to join American Lake encampment with new War Department rules requiring three months service before pay.
At a Siuslaw River Improvement Club meeting held Monday evening the group discussed a Rhododendron festival in Florence and voted unanimously to hold it again this year. May 20 is the proposed date and a special meeting will set committees and actions to ensure a successful festival.
Albany reports aviator John Burkhart guiding a repaired aeroplane to over 100 feet in a second trial after a prior crash. A crowd of 2000 watched as the craft nearly overturned, then righted and landed with minor damage in Portland. Separately, Thomas Devlin testified at Walter Moore's trial that Moore knew bank fraud details and used funds in related railroad and business deals.
The Hogetin Methodists announced plans to erect a splendid new church this year after purchasing the Howland and Hadley residence on South Willamette Street near Twelfth. The old church property at Tenth and Willamette will be sold to fund the new edifice, with a building committee already appointed to begin securing stone and other work.
Elmira notes show farmers rejoicing over mild weather and preparing crops. A Woodman’s Hall supper on March 1 supported buying an organ for the school. Mr Cadby’s health is poor. Mrs Clara Reason spoke to Sunday school workers, with a district convention set for April 8 and 9. The Lamb brothers shear neighborhood fleece as machines work.
The mail contract between Cottage Grove and Lorine twelve miles has been awarded to Ny Martin of Cottage Grove. The contract begins in July with one daily trip except Sundays, at a per annum price. A W Clow previously held the contract. On the Mack Hutte route, A S is awarded. Ely to Black Butte covers a stated mile with a daily contract. Sentinel note includes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey for coughs and colds.
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