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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1909
Page
11
The Senior class of the University presented The College Widow at Eugene Opera House to an enthusiastic audience including students and guests. Professor Glen earned praise for directing and casting. Many friends could not be seated, prompting a possible repeat performance next week.
Heinrich Conried, famed opera impresario born in Silesia in 1855, died in the Austrian Tyrol. His career spanned Vienna, Casino New York, Irving Place theater, and Metropolitan Opera where he led until retirement for health.
New York readers see fashion change as no single dominant trend for summer. French dress authorities blend periods into new looks, with women favoring refined, individualized styles over flashy or extreme designs. The emphasis is on tasteful adaptation rather than bold, unorthodox statements.
Clean the plano keys with alcohol on a cloth. Salad dressing should be mixed only before serving. Fresh fish should have firm flesh with good odor and clear skin. Milk can be kept from scorching by rinsing the pan in cold water before pouring. Excessive facial greases may promote downy growth. The chafing dish aids nursery meals for children. A vanilla bean in sugar adds flavor, as used by the French. The fashionable short tunic favors a longer side and a popular guimpe. If the face looks shiny, wash with water honey alum mixture. Holbein red is a soft new color this season. Glass panes peel off putty when soft soap is applied. Egg white on gilt frames removes fly specks. Best dressed women favor waisted gowns with a slightly defined waist. For tea au lait mix sugar with whipped egg white, then hot milk and tea. Morning milk yields more cream than evening milk at the same temperature. Noon milk yields the least. To test soap, shave a piece and heat. if it smells, it is unfit. Maple syrup is soon to be made by dissolving maple sugar in hot water then boiling. Buttermilk helps freckles. watermelon juice helps too. A preparation with borax, lemon juice, sugar, and eau de cologne stands a day or two. A dandelion wing recipe steeps flowers in boiling water, strains, sweetens, and adds brandy. bottle and ferment before sealing.
The piece surveys metallic trims and embroidery elevating evening frocks and lingerie waists, notes the Dutch neck and Irish crochet accents, praises transparent collars, and describes eccentric hats with ostrich plumes. It highlights plumage like willow plumes for straw turbans, chic color combos, and playful fruit motifs reappearing on spring millinery.
Spores and Hawkins milliners announce relocation from Eighth Street to 24 West Seventh Street. The new quarters will accommodate customers better than the old stand.
Clothes kept clean and pressed ensure better service. For expert work, Pantorium in Black 1421 Cockerline and Wetherbee building cleans presses and repairs four suits a month for University club members at 1.50 dollars each.
The body of Major Pierre Charles L'Enfant, the engineer who laid out early plans for Washington, was exhumed after sixty four years in an unmarked grave and buried at Arlington cemetery. The coffin rested in the Capitol rotunda for three hours before burial. The grave lies near the Lee home site and among numerous notable national figures.
The article outlines coordinated outfits for girls fourteen to eighteen featuring satin and silk fabrics, matching waist and skirt colors, and tailored suits. It notes color options like dark blue, red, brown, and olive with greenish tints, plus two toned effects and embroidered details. A brown jacket with long sleeves and a vest is described, along with fabric quantities of 3 yards for a fifteen year old, 27 inches wide.
A Union Signal clipping argues against women's hats and millinery as artless, calling for reform. It cites that French fashions influence styles, criticizes women for fashion follies, and notes proposed laws on hat sizes and plumage. The piece mentions Oregon and California laws, Audubon societies, and Duchess of Portland as reform references.
Pearl McDonald and wife welcome a son born at Marcola on May 5 1909. A Fon arrives at Wendling on May 6 1909 to Dr and Mrs Refham.
Cottage Grove Commercial Club president H. Thommon toured Albany meeting citizens about forming Nesmith County with Cottage Grove as county seat. He cited strong support in Lane County and almost none in Douglas County, describing the new entity as an inland realm allied to Cottage Grove. He notes organizers need eight percent of last election’s registered vote and will seek commissioners. Thompson left for Corvallis.
Seattle May 7. John Cicorla president of the Magzini Society and wealthy Seattle resident was shot on Second avenue by Italian baker Joe Maseron. Jean Fortier aged 29 shot and killed his brother M Fortier 44 at their Green Lake store and fatally wounded the brother’s wife. Jean fled to a logging camp, then escaped into woods pursued by a posse.
Rolee May 7. Fred Seward was hanged today in the Idaho penitentiary for the murder of Clara O Neal at Moscow Idaho in October 1908. He died bravely. Seward had twice been reprieved.
A L Smith and his wife have arrived in Eugene from Eau Claire Wisconsin and plan to make Lane County their future home.
Vague OCR fragment mentions a tract near a pavement, a company involvement, a canal and street property, and a planned purchase with payments including a figure around 157. The text is garbled, but implies municipal or public works activity with contractors and property access. Named details are incomplete.
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