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Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1908

Page

10

McKenzie river fishing and a bear ride tale at Vida

Special correspondence from Vida May 11 describes up river travel on the McKenzie with guests at Gate Creek hotel enjoying trout, scenes around Deerhorn, and a dramatic misadventure as a hunter chased a deer then fell into a bear ride with a frightened companion. The McKenzie hatchery and local figures are noted along with a Cedar Lake camping anecdote.

Vida McKenzie Gate Creek Hotel F. M. Day N. L. Fitzhenry Deerhorn California Clear Lake McKenzie River Eugene Cedar Lake McKenzie Falls Berg Amber

Restore Motto to Metal Money

Washington May 12 The senate committee on finance unanimously reported the bill already passed by the house for the permanent restoration of In God We Trust to U S gold and silver coins. The motto had been omitted from coins by presidential order.

Washington Senate Committee On Finance Today House United States

Castro’s Pouting Spell Delights Washington D C

In Washington on May 11 the capital smiles at President Castro of Venezuela who failed to send Roosevelt a congratulatory message for the cornerstone ceremony of the bureau of Central and South American republics. South American diplomats joke about a potential fleet attack on New York as the battleship fleet sails Pacificward.

Washington, D. C Castro Little Republic of Venezuela United States Roosevelt Bureau of Central and South American Brazil New York Pacific

Klamath Wool Sells for Fifteen Cents

Lakeview Oregon May 11 The annual shearing season has begun and wool output looks strong. Sheep arrive from the desert in good condition with light winter range losses due to coyotes and storms. Lake County expects solid revenue though current price averages 15 cents per 40 pounds versus 20 cents in prior years.

Lakeview, Or Lake County

Rural Carriers of State at Albany Oregon May Convention

Albany May 11 The annual convention of the Oregon rural carriers will be held in Albany May 29 and 30. Over 100 delegates are expected and the local association plans rural welcomes. Governor Chamberlain and Tom Richardson of Portland will be invited to speak. John H. Goin serves as secretary and treasurer and directs entertainment plans.

Albany Oregon Jetter Carriers Chamberlain Tom Richardson Portland John H. Goin Focal Association

Spokane financier dies of paralysis in May report

Spokane on May 12 reports Theodore Galand, president of the Northwest Loan and Trust Company, died suddenly this morning of paralysis. He is identified as former manager of a large brewing company in the North.

Spokane Theodore Galland Northwest Loan & Trust Company

Sheriff’s sale records Kelsay property in city addition

L. Simon sues B. Kelsay over a parcel in the Kelsay addition in the city’s southern district. The sheriff’s sale occurred yesterday at the court, with the plaintiff pursuing the property at 93330 as part of the action.

B. Kelsay Kelsay L. Simon

Weekly Market Report from Cugene Market Turbulent Prices Dataset

The weekly market report lists dairy butter per roll and other dairy products, vegetables and fruit prices, poultry and livestock figures, and animal feed costs. It includes prices for creamery butter, hens, fry, geese, ducks, turkeys, potatoes, lemons, oranges, steers, cows, veal, hogs, wheat, oats, hay, and various feeds.

Oregon farms revive as wages fall and labor shifts

Portland market notes a statewide farm revival sparked by wage cuts and mill job losses. Farmers expect larger crops than ever, with increased acreage, more hogs cattle and sheep for Portland, and a growing stockraising sector. Poultry markets soften slightly while California onions and potatoes arrive, prices easing on abundant cherry stock.

Oregon Portland

Markets and prices drift in Oregon and Portland region

Strawberries and vegetables fluctuate with prices from $1.25 to $1.60 per crate for berries and cucumbers abundant with costs down to 25 cents. Bananas from Central America arrive, beans up about 10 cents, eggs at 18 cents a dozen. creamery butter 20 cents, eggs 18.5 cents, chickens 13.5 to 14 cents. Portland livestock shows strong hog, steer, and lamb demand while calves softer, with cattle mostly $3.50 to $5.75 and hogs $5.75 to $6.35. prices for hay grain and wool listed, market activity described as light to steady.

California State of California Front Street Portland

Springfield Tops Albany in Pitchers Duel

Springfield defeated Albany 7 to 5 as Charles Taliafero pitched steadily for the Blues and Sid Smith's squad saw strong late work. A large crowd attended while Albany staged a clever defensive play. Springfield momentum carries to a Sunday date with Coburg.

Springfield Sid Smith Albany Charles Taliafero Blues Coburg

Noted cattle rustler shot by deputy at Bonnable ranch

J. C. Brown known as the Pigeon Toed Kid, a Montana cattie rustler, was killed by a deputy after being surprised in retreat at the Bonnable ranch in Valley county Williston N D May 9 The county clerk will close registration books Friday for the June election and urges unregistered voters to act promptly as current totals are far below expectations

Williston N. D Bonnable Ranch Valley County Montana J. C. Brown Cattie

City council approves McArthur McClain for water works survey

At a council session the engineer firm McArthur & McClain was chosen to conduct the preliminary survey for a municipal water plant to Ritchie creek and nearby creeks. Engineer C Kelsay will supervise the project with contracts detailing surveys, plans, and payments totaling a mix of fixed and percentage fees contingent on bond sale and contract completion.

McArthur & McClain Vonet Springfield Kelsay Fire and Water Committee Matlock Bean Ritchie Creek McClain & McArthur Tual

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