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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1907
Page
4
Catalog of silk lisle vests and knit pants for ladies and children with low prices. Items include lace trimmed and plain vests, Swiss ribbed pants in ankle knee and knee lengths, lace trims, ribbed union suits, and silk lisle union suits priced from 15 to 76 cents. Mail orders filled promptly with money back guarantee.
The catalog notes multiple models priced from 50 cents to five dollars in plain and Brocie finishes, available in white and drab tones. The listing emphasizes affordability and variety but lacks detailed specifications or exact item names.
The Great American Company led by W Hutchings has optioned 400 plus acres of land six to nine miles south of Eugene, spanning the Powell and Renshaw places between Goshen and Creswell. A gasoline drill goes to the property and a prospect hole will be sunk immediately as prospecting begins for coal and possible coal oil. Promoters from Portland and Eugene, including Councilman A W Gilbert, will continue surveying the site.
A Commercial Club committee circulated a petition to Lane County's county commissioners asking for a 250 dollar appropriation for a Lane County exhibit at the state fair this year. The petition, signed by many business leaders and citizens, will be presented before the court's current term ends. Last year the county's exhibit won second place and organizers aim to surpass all rivals to secure first prize. Williams Indian Pile Ointment claims to cure piles and related itching with immediate relief, sold in 50 cent and one dollar sizes by Williams Mfg. Co. Cleveland Ohio.
Sherman Heller announces purchase of partner A W Gilbert interest in blacksmithing in the old Weidemann brewery building on West Seventh near Olive. New horse shoeing department added. will cover all lines of blacksmithing and solicits public patronage.
Eugene April 30 ad lists numerous names, then promotes newly retouched stamps and photos at 437 Willamette Street. A. A. Simmons announces new wallpaper stock with attractive patterns and low prices, followed by Chambers Hardware.
Dexter May 1 report notes last night’s cold weather with freezing conditions. Hobert O Whitbeck of Wea says only five snakes were killed. Farmers struggle to plow as ground grows dry. Lincoln Kelly and father plan corn planting with Baby Walkers. Chambers Hardware and sawmill at Trent attend Edgar Johnson’s church. Dexter Sunday engine preps to haul gravel for road work as P B Jackson and wife of Appleton visit town.
A fragmentary account recalls a baby with a terrible facial condition. Three doctors attempted treatment at great expense, but the child’s condition worsened despite medicines and care. The garbled excerpt hints at medical distress and ongoing suffering.
Mrs George Breese of Akron Ohio testifies her child’s severe skin sores cleared after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She had spent many dollars on doctors before finding relief, noting the product cost only 75 cents. The letter dated August 30 1905 urges others to try the remedy.
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