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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
6
The Eugene Weekly Guard published every Thursday in Eugene Oregon. It lists subscription pricing and mailing details, notes second class matter status, and names agents authorized for subscriptions and business.
A historical overview describes rapid trolley expansion from Portland to Salem and beyond. It highlights electric traction transforming interurban traffic, urban congestion relief, and the spread of electric transport worldwide, noting the brief 25 year rise of electric power and its role in modern life.
Chinese minister Wu Ting Fang rejects claims he started the boycott against American beds and explains the rumor as a libel. He says the agitation occurred in Shanghai and southern China, while he and the Wai-Wu-Pu office in Pekin sought to counter it.
A brief editorial notes that boys carrying firearms is both dangerous and a foolish habit that society should discountenance. It mentions many states have enacted laws against senseless gun use and urges caution.
Alabama leads with a strict anti concealed weapon law and rejects evasion tricks. The Birmingham News warns subterfuge will fail and praises the law as essential for public peace and welfare. Wool market mentions varied signals as wool prices and supply shift. River and harbor work prompts calls to move projects from the army engineers to civilian oversight.
The Pendleton East Oregonian editorial urges voters to approve the University of Oregon appropriation. Leading Umatilla County farmers back increased state funding, citing many farmer families’ students at the university and a desire for Oregon to match educational progress with neighboring states.
Eugene hosts a large delegation as the state grange convenes. The article notes the organization advances practical farming, mutual discussion, and public issue debate, with many prominent citizens among its members. Eugene is honored to host the state meeting and delegates are urged to participate in making the stay productive.
The Oakland Enquirer supports Rep Randell of Louisiana in introducing a House bill to create a Department of Transportation and Public Works as a government branch. It argues current vast transportation and public works needs overwhelm existing departments and cites Randell denying critique of the engineering corps.
A Los Angeles Express article notes nations Germany Denmark France Great Britain The Netherlands and Sweden pledge to keep the North and Baltic seas peaceful. The piece envisions extending similar maritime peace treaties worldwide, urging formal discussions and confidence building among major powers after the Hague conference. It cites the American fleet cruise as proof of peace potential and suggests applying the model to the Pacific.
Civil War widows who married before June 27 1890 are eligible for a pension raise to 12 dollars monthly under a new law effective last month. Those already on rolls will receive July 4 payments at the increased rate. new applicants should apply to the Commissioner of Pensions in Washington. Former Senator Heitfeld, Lewiston Idaho, experiences recall in office as vertices expect. Kentucky state troops show fear of the Night Riders amid state unrest.
A Nashville Tennessean verse reflects on Bill’s life and character as he faced hardship and danger, never abandoning the front. It notes his lack of sainthood but loyalty to his role, his poverty and illness, and ultimate commitment amid adversity. The poem centers on fate, front lines, and personal resolve.
Springfield News praises Leon R. Edmunson as a Democratic candidate for Representative from Lane County. The piece lauds him as Eugene’s top attorney, trustworthy and determined, urging voters to support him regardless of party lines and to back Edmunson for the Legislature.
Rain benefits farmers as corn planting nears completion and gardens thrive. Pleasant Hill hosts visits from Springfield residents and Salem pioneer Kate Baskett. Local baseball flourishes with two teams and notable players. A June picnic funds the Sunday school, and Santa Clara guests perform May 9 with a drama and musical acts.
Rain improves late sown grain prospects and a strong health scene surrounds Donna. J R McGee drills a new well while J R Magladry closes his sawmill and removes old dock lumber. Seavey ferry picnic draws Grace Thompson Jace Hammitt Anna Hills Flora Hammitt and others.
An advertisement touts a Texas Weeder remedy claiming to prevent kidney bladder and rheumatic trouble. It markets a two month bottle via O J Hall or by mail and invites testimonials from Dr W Hall of St Louis at 292% Olive Street.
The seller notes only a few premiums remain and plans to discontinue after current inventory. About fifty silver sets and sixty kitchen sets were offered as premiums last year, and they will not be reordered once depleted.
The Weekly Guard announces a limited offer to every subscriber or new subscriber who pays $1.50 for a one year subscription. The subscriber may choose between two premiums, regardless of payment type or timing, if they visit the office before stock runs out. The poster shows the premiums and urges immediate payment to secure them.
Deputy Sheriff C. C. Hammond returned from Omaha with David Parmenter, the man who forfeited bond for polygamy charges. Parmenter was located in Omaha, arrested, released for lack of Nebraska polygamy law, then arrested again as a fugitive from justice. He will be tried at a special circuit term soon.
J. P. Campbell, U S deputy marshal for Alaska, bought the I F Blanton corner at Thirteenth and Willamette for 6500. He plans to move his family here next fall and enroll his sons at the University of Oregon. A new combat sidewalk is being laid in front of the property. Sale by Eugene Real Estate and Investment Company.
Dexter Oregon May 8 1908 Ed The Guard I have read in the Oregonian of May 7 a letter by Attorney General Bonaparte to Mondell claiming lumber companies gain while actual settlers lose I am an actual settler on the NW of Section 35 Tp 208 R 1 W Willamette Meridian I give exact location for Bonaparte or any trespasser who may come seeking to plunder The first encouragement came from United States Land Commissioner Ballinger Since then I have sought information on the C C R E Company land purchase of 160 acres and agreed to comply with the land grant law but my application was rejected after due con
The speaker recounts pursuing a land dispute through courts after counsel. He cites Bonaparte’s stance that actual settlers may buy land before forfeiture and argues against justice delays. He reflects on historical debates from the 1870 act, noting that the law favored actual settlers with capped acreages and price, and recalls sharing location numbers with friends to fulfill a duty to fellow citizens.
Eugene school board teachers committee selects Charles W. Wester as Central school principal to replace Prof W C Lyons who resigned. Wester, known locally, recently completed a two year post graduate course at the University of California. Margaret Tiffany hired as additional grade school teacher.
An advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a cure for climate ailments malaria fevers jaundice and debility. It claims the remedy purifies blood eases nervousness and insomnia and offers a guarantee with a 50 cent price.
Small safe and gentle pills marketed as DeWitt's Little Early Riser are described as reliable in stores, with druggists carrying the product for sale to customers.
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