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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1909
Page
7
In an untried land prejudice against railways has torn up tracks, yet the best policy is to praise where you live. Boasters nag, boosters help. towns welcome optimists who speak well of neighbors and surroundings. Be a good citizen and you’ll be missed when gone.
Premium Papers offers subscribers one year in advance to receive either the Oregon Agriculturist or American Farmer free. Also advertising a free silver and kitchen set with the paid subscription. Mail to Guard Printing Company in Eugene Oregon for the offer while supplies last.
Over six months 195 new electric lighting firms formed in the United States and 20 in Canada and Mexico. US total reaches 5264 plants now 5740 including Canada Mexico and the West Indies with a gain of 276 year over year. Alternating current predominates 4154 plants while 1669 run direct current. Illinois leads with 298 plants, New York 358, Pennsylvania 346 with growth seen across most states. Oklahoma 76 and New Mexico 15 noted. Largest half year gain in New York 17 followed by Pennsylvania 14 signaling easier entry for newcomers amid rising public service interest.
Medford nears the timber belt rail link as the Pacific and Eastern is sold to an eastern investor with Harriman likely supplying rails for a seventeen mile extension. The town recoups its initial stock investment, serving as a model for Eugene to expand the Siuslaw valley. Despite early setbacks, persistence may yield tidewater access and future growth.
The Sacramento Union questions a proposed 15 million dollar loan to China for railway construction, arguing investors should instead finance subsidiary lines in the United States. It notes that trunk lines boost value quickly and feeder or electric railways yield profits, urging investment at home over overseas risk.
The Eugene movement to build a railroad to the coast is urged as an exception to so called paper roads. The Guard calls for a $150000 stock subscription and united effort to prove the venture viable despite prior failures. It argues sacrifice and labor can turn hopes into reality now.
The Portland Daily Guard praising an apparent yellow journalism stunt notes it may prompt a surge of amateur cranks and reduce police court news for a time. It also highlights railroad push to Eugene and the Siuslaw, praising persistent local effort while reporting circulation gains.
The piece notes Sunny Jim receiving two suits of Georgia cotton linen clothes and planning to spend much of the summer in Washington. It also critiques Eugene & Eastern Electric railway expansion, urges stock subscriptions, and mocks a biblically referenced female orator. Taft orders department budget cuts of ten million dollars next year. It envisions a national highway with hoboes and free breweries along the route.
Governor Benson Saturday appointed eight members to form the Crater Lake road commission. The panel includes Jackson publisher H. Norton of Grants Pass former senator E L Carter Medford banker J E F Enyart and judges Baldwin Willits plus others. The group will oversee construction of a Medford to Klamath Falls state highway funded by 100000 state money and 50000 from Jackson and 50000 from Klamath counties. Engineers will build the road with county supervision while the forest reserve and national park sections will be constructed by the government.
The Coquille steamer arrived from San Francisco on Wednesday. The Willamina brought salmon upriver from the cannery to Portland. Mayflower and Albion sailed to the Bay City with lumber from Acme mill. Mapleton apple growers touted last year’s crop. Jimmie Gurney and sister Mary head to Eugene to meet their mother and move to Glide. Heceta lighthouse keeper William Smith plans hospital treatment in Portland. Washealere arrived from San Francisco with a likely record lumber cargo. Creamery shipments to Portland run weekly via river steamer and Mapleton rail. Monday haul was about 4400 pounds boosting dairy profits. Dairy men nominated ten delegates for Port District convention at Mapleton May 29, including Dale, Knowles, Stanwood, McCornack, Jephcott, Cushman, Weatherson, Edwards, Waite, and Yost. Southern Pacific agent McCullum of Marshfield talked of a small freight vessel linking Coos Bay and coast ports with Breakwater. Claud Yates arrested for assault. Justice Severy fines him five dollars plus costs. payment made. Florence West notes.
A vintage ad touts JELL O as a dainty economical dessert that prepares instantly by adding boiling water and cooling. It claims seven flavors including lemon orange raspberry strawberry chocolate cherry and peach and notes it complies with pure food laws. All grocers stock the product for large families.
A soldier recalls Manila’s front lines and disease as he longs for home. He narrates the Moro, the Black Death, fever, and death while hearing a transport call from Corregidor. The poem contrasts brutal war with a yearning to return to mother and sweetheart.
A rustic stop known as the Blazing Stump sits near the McKenzie River, a noted spot for weary travelers. Visitors from Eugene to Foley Springs recall late nights with card games and drinks, including Milwaukee famous and Cyrus Noble. Local drivers recall the area when the track is good and weather favorable, inviting a month of rest.
Elmer Yarnell sells his 164 acre Mohawk farm to J Hays from Nampa Idaho for 70 dollars an acre. The property features a sizable hop yard and is described as one of the best farms in the county. Meanwhile a distressed resident voices fear of a nightly disturbance affecting a daughter in the town.
Notice of May 6 1908 oppression case in Lane County Circuit Court seeking registration of land in Reott's addition Eugene Oregon. Respond by June 7 1909 or be barred from contesting. decree may be entered as prayed. Witness Clerk Allen attorney for applicant.
In Lane County Oregon Donte KE Edwards sues Gen Kidwarda alleging extreme cruelty. If not personally served, summons by publication in Eugene Weekly Guard for one week starting April 15, 1900. Court order dated April 14, 1900. Attorney TL GaheexMAN for plaintiff.
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