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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
6
The Eugene Weekly Guard published Thursdays in Eugene Oregon lists subscription price. Address and agent names Creswell J L Clark Coburg Geo A Drury and Guard Printing Co Eugene Oregon. May 28 1908 issue date and postal details shown.
The Weekly Guard advertises a free choice of Agriculturist or American Farmer to subscribers who pay a year in advance. It also promotes a free silver and kitchen set giveaway while supplies last, with the address listed as Guard Printing Co. Eugene, Oregon.
The Astoria Daily Budget and Blue Mountain Eagle weigh in on Oregon education and direct legislation. The Budget urges June vote for State University appropriation to keep educated youth at home and compete industrially. The Eagle warns the June election tests initiative and referendum and warns against threats to the university and state institutions.
Los Angeles reports a Gould family member stating that the Western Pacific railroad will run north through California and Eastern Oregon, across the mountains into the Willamette Valley and on to Portland. The plan echoes years of speculation as Edwin Gould confirms the anticipated route, signaling active Pacific coast railroad development and likely accelerating the Oregon Eastern construction and regional growth.
Dr Charles Steinmetz warned that when coal and soil resources fail, electricity will become humanity’s heat and means to refertilize land. He spoke at the American Institute of Electrical Engineers about a world where coal is gone and water power must power a new civilization.
Rear Admiral Evans argues peace depends on what is worth fighting over and warns a bigger navy prolongs war. The Los Angeles Express notes naval power may overshadow diplomacy, as the world tour of the fleet shifts international opinion. A returned American says European views Pacific voyage as a major diplomatic move, easing U S Japan tensions. The final verdict rests on observed effects abroad as Europe ponders world peace while the big sixteen cruise continues.
The United States reclaims over a million acres in arid western lands via irrigation. Director F H Newell notes benefits spread nationwide, with irrigated farming boosting yields and demand for eastern manufactured goods. Every new irrigated home supports broader national prosperity.
Health Culture notes rising death rates after age fifty five despite more babies reaching adulthood. Political candidate Leon R. Edmunson pursues support across parties, while college athletics and moral character are praised. A St Louis Republic excerpt imagines cyclone risks across regions, warning Oregonians of relative fortune. The piece closes with a question about the outlook.
A prominent railroad man predicts April marks the lowest mood and the peak of idle railcars and engines since last October. He foresees increased rolling stock activity by May and crops to bring steady business renewal, with 1909 expected to bring enormous railway growth as railroads prepare by extending and strengthening equipment for future traffic.
The Englishwoman blames American women's extravagance for our late panic, then shifts to Germany. The San Antonio Express editor is urged to recall no law against breach of promise in earlier days and to note the National Association of Manufacturers faces a tough task if it tries to defeat political cowards and demagogues in this year’s elections.
Secretary Metcalf states that enlisted men in the navy are peers of college graduates and should not expect any honorary degrees this year. The remark aligns military rank with civilian education, signaling a push for equal recognition without special honors.
A Portland reader denounces the anti saloon league tactics claiming local option in Oregon masks a push for statewide prohibition in 1915. The writer cites census data and tax fears, warns of job and home losses, and urges voters to reject what he calls a fraudulent “local option” scheme. He asserts prohibition harms prosperity and calls for voting against local option now.
Local store notes only about fifty silver request sets and sixty kitchen sew premiums remain. They plan to close them out and will not reorder once sold.
The Weekly Guard offers every subscriber a choice of two premiums for a $1.50 one year subscription. Old or new, advance or arrears, the payment credits a year’s subscription and the chosen premium if you pay at the office before they sell out. The dealer states they want to clear stock and urges prompt payment today or tomorrow to secure the premiums shown on the poster.
The Democratic county campaign in Lane County highlights Harry Bown as sheriff candidate praised for quiet campaigning and strong qualifications. Henry Stewart is favored for county clerk with wide support. John W. Baker seeks county judge with strong Southern Lane backing and broad appeal. Welby Stevens, a Lane County farmer, gains favorable impressions as assessor candidate. Voters are urged to support capable, nonpartisan leadership across the county.
Harry Bown, Democratic candidate for sheriff, is presented as a trusted, capable leader with proven experience and high esteem among Lane county residents. The piece asserts broad public support and confident election outcome.
An old advertisement promotes Williams Indian Pile Ointment as a cure for blind bleeding and itching piles. It claims instant relief, absorption of tumors, and soothing poultice action. Sold by Linn Droge Co. and Williams Mfg Co of Cleveland Ohio via mail order at 5 cents and $1.60.
A hollow refrain echoes on a railroad car as a brakeman belts “Ber-r-” and “gib” while surveying the night. The drummer asks for the town ahead and the brakeman’s groan ends with him hurled to the ground. In the morning he lies dead and a new chant begins labeling the town with a garbled name.
A fragment of a Riley poem addressed to a young girl, urging calm as childhood losses fade. The speaker references broken toys, a slate, school days, and youthful dreams, noting life and love will return with time. The verse centers on hope beyond heartbreak and distant memories.
An old advertisement touts the Texas Wonder remedy for kidney bladder and rheumatic issues at one dollar per bottle with two months treatment. It promotes Dr E W Hall testimonials from St Louis and also mentions DeWitt's Little Fairy Risers as gentle pills sold by druggists.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls Kaw le a cotey ville and a man who wrote the song There's a Light to the Window For Thee. Rev Edione leesbar and Dunbar's life arc from factory toil to prison to wanderer, echoing Stevenson's Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde themes about genius and double nature.
Advert claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea strengthens, appraises appetite, and restores health for millions. It promises life feels worth living and offers tea or tablets at 35 cents via Linn Drug Co.
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