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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1906
Page
2
Campbell Brothers publishers publish a weekly paper in Eugene Oregon with Friday issues. Subscription is 15 years if paid in advance and two dollars at the survey end or postal office. This entry notes post office registration and date May 15.
The piece surveys woman suffrage, noting advocates push for votes while critics warn women may abandon politics to focus on home life. It cites Idaho Utah Colorado Wyoming fears of voter apathy and argues the core question is whether a majority prefers the status quo or true voting rights for women.
A historical note portrays Hon D Matlock as a late county treasurer candidate with a record of mercy during the 1896 financial crash. He closed his mercantile business rather than foreclose on distressed debt, moved to Alaska to rebuild, and has accumulated over 9000 in old notes without collecting since returning.
A candidate with a clean business record receives strong support from his home county and party lines. The speaker says no man is better qualified for state treasurer and pledges a square, honest administration if elected.
A San Jose dispatch notes ongoing tremors after the April 18 quake. Lick Observatory reports 24 shocks on the sesamograph since April 18, with most events light. Shocks occurred on several days including April 19, 26, and early May at varied times.
The Salem Statesman defends Governor Chamberlain's re election by highlighting 190 000 dollars gained for the school fund from 33 000 acres of government land selected and sold and reveals forged applications certificates and documents uncovered to prevent bad deeds to land owners, arguing it proves his care for the school fund.
The paper, a Republican newspaper in this district, prints a strong endorsement of Governor Chamberlain. It highlights his passage of the corporation license law and the inheritance tax, noting 35024.50 was collected in his term. It argues for taxing gross receipts of public service corporations and praises his tax record for taxpayers.
An editorial argues that Republican calls to vote straight party are outdated as Americans pursue new civic ideals. It credits Democratic support for Roosevelt era reforms and notes party labels fade since the Spanish American War. Oregon voters next month are urged to evaluate candidates and measures on their merits.
Dr Withrcombe is described as an English-born Republican gubernatorial nominee. He arrived in Oregon in 1871 at age eighteen, later earning the doctor title after study at a Toronto veterinary college.
In Union Oregon the woolen mill operates with a monthly payroll of 120 dollars, consumes 100 cords of wood and 50 tons of coal each year, and requires wool valued between 89.00 and 675,000 dollars annually to sustain production.
An editorial laments high freight rates harming Western Oregon development south of Portland. It argues Portland benefits from others' loss and urges independent transportation lines, mentions electric line hopes for Lane County, and comments on Carl Schurz and Oregon political figures including Governor Chamberlain and Dr. Withycombe.
Oregon hopgrowers sold last year's crop around nine cents a pound, with a few lots at twelve cents. The extra three cents would add about two cents profit per pound if held, but storage and insurance reduce gains. An average 3,000 pound crop means none or little extra money to growers, and the selling failure has broken growers and large syndicates counting hundreds of thousands in capital.
The Kansas City mayor W. W. Rose, ousted for failure to enforce prohibition, was re elected on that issue. Similar cases show women voters split, with over 200 of 455 female ballots supporting the recalcitrant mayor, mirroring men’s choices.
The piece argues that Conscientious religious belief must be weighed against deception and harm. It condemns Creffield the Holy Roller and questions whether the law failed to stop him, noting Mitchell's acquittal by public sentiment and the danger of vigilantism undermining justice.
Inspector Wilboit of Topeka testifies at Chicago ICC inquiry that the Water White, Perfection, and Headlight oils, though sold as different grades and at varying prices, were in reality a single grade. He questions why even wealthy men would steal, labeling the acts grand larceny.
The state backs two top candidates for supreme court. Incumbent Judge Thomas Hailey is praised for education and integrity as a Democrat rival, Judge Eakin, earns broad respect for character and legal skill. Either choice preserves the court’s high standing with the best material in the state.
Sam Haskell recounts fleeing a burning home after the earthquake. He describes finding his parents under a fallen chimney, failing to free them, and wandering streets for help before returning as flames consumed the room. Separately an Oregon expert washes money orders to inflate value and passes them.
Bishop Harizell of the Methodist church declares Africa offers the great chance for white settlement and predicts fifty years will see it a center of white civilization. He foresees a final clash between the crescent and the cross as Mohammedan converts outpace Christianity. Meanwhile San Francisco ships fifty tons of new potatoes north, showing it is supplying other places with essentials of life.
Registration books close May 15. Some voters who cast blank ballots think they are registered, but this is not official registration. Names will not appear on the books, though clerks may have written them in some cases. They must register legally at their precinct via notaries or justices, or at the county clerk's office, otherwise they must use the blank A at the general election.
It notes Geer’s influence failing to derail Withycombe’s bid as supporters push for Chamberlain. The piece highlights campaign activity and voter turnout as the race tightens with key endorsements and messaging from both sides.
The Guard adds the Central Point Herald to its exchange roster. The paper is a neat weekly just started by J. E. Lancaster and A. Patti son, signaling a budding local press collaboration.
The text notes how the drug trust mocks looming charges and probes, drawing a parallel to past life insurance firms. It implies Czar Nicholas could rise by embracing dogma and move toward Speaker Joe Cannon’s influence.
The Guard pledges to improve paper quality and size as it expands with a new press and equipment from the East. The paper will be larger, neater, and better made up in all departments, while continuing to print as well as circumstances allow.
The quote notes that once the rate bill passes the Senate it will likely satisfy, as it is harmless to railroad corporations, implying approval by those entities and suggesting political optics over broader public benefit.
A note argues Lane county should back Matlock for state treasurer to keep funds local. It contends Lane deposits would be favored, Portland banks would handle state money, and salaries would return to Lane county. It questions Why Withycombe praises the direct primary and notes Geer era voting shifts.
Citizens of Oregon flood Senator Gearin with favors and information requests across several departments led by public lands. The article notes Gearin as a young, well kept senator in Washington and mentions voters will decide on his retention on election day.
In Lane county many voters have not registered for the June election. Registering and exercising the right of franchise is the duty of every citizen, and those who neglect it have no right to complain of mis government.
James Withycombe an English immigrant who arrived in Oregon years ago and naturalized in April 1888 at age thirty four now seeks the Oregon governorship.
Postmaster Robbed G W Fonts fermenter at River oat ton In nearly robbed of all comfort his letter speaks of life and illness Chronic liver jaundice and yellow nails noted. Doctor prescribed Electric Bottery and it cured him eleven years. Lane’s drug store offers the tonic for biliousness neuralgia weakness and kidney bladder complaints priced at 50 cents.
The candidate Withycombe pledges to continue the governor Chamberlain has pursued for four years, asserting a plan to advance numerous reforms and improvements upon taking office.
A fragmentary verse references easing another’s burden with items likened to Rocky Mountain Tea and a request for aid. The lines hint at supportive goods or remedies, framed in a rural or rustic voice. The source presents incomplete phrases that evoke care and assistance.
Chambers' Hardware offers Security Lice Powder for young chicks to combat lice infestation. Product aims at small poultry, promoting cleaner coop conditions and healthier growth. Available at Chambers' Hardware with basic application guidance.
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