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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1909
Page
6
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A long list of named women from multiple cities testifies to relief from female ailments after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad emphasizes free consent for using their names and asserts the product's honesty and effectiveness without compensation.
Congressmen Hawley plans a brief stop in Eugene arriving on the afternoon of Tuesday November 16 and staying until after the following day to discuss congressional matters with residents. He tours the state in a bid to learn needs and wishes for legislation. Also notes a clergyman praising Preventives candy cold cure tablets and H J Fassett relocating to Eugene from Irving farm, planning to build in Sladden addition.
In Salem Oregon the Portland Ma Eastern Railway Company announces initial construction in the city, laying the first two miles of a street railway project franchised to serve Salem Albany Stayton Eugene and other Willamette Valley towns. Preliminary work starts Ferry street and Center street near Commercial with A Welch as local manager stating no major setup until city segment completes. The company plans an interurban system and a power house on the McKenzie river. Also mentions Scoop's Health Coffee advert.
A vintage classified style note promotes Kasparille as a natural digestive remedy. It claims to balance the digestive tract, improve appetite, and relieve sour stomach and irregularities. The ad links health benefits to liver and kidney activity and cites general well being improvements.
The Fourth Oregon Infantry will transfer into Coast Artillery due to funding limits, dissolving regimental identity and reassigning Southern Oregon companies. Four new infantry companies would cost about 10,000 dollars to organize, with ongoing high maintenance. Federal pressure requires rapid reform, threatening the current budget of 45,000 dollars annually. Some officers may transfer. changes must be complete by January 21.
Horace G. McKinley, linked to Oregon land frauds with A. D. Puter and others, is released from the county jail after serving two years minus 114 days for good behavior. He had his $7500 fine remitted by taking the pauper's oath and plans to join his mother in Wisconsin. His wife Marie Ware McKinley, indicted with him, has recovered from an illness, with rumors he may pursue teakwood sales in Borneo.
Train riders report dynamite blasts at M. V. Koonts store in Halsey early today. The interior was wrecked but cash box untouched. Till stolen was about 1.50 in cash plus merchandise. loss not great. No suspects yet. Evangelical denomination buys Matt Parkerson residence at West Seventh and Blair for a church next year.
All Knights of Pythias lodges in Oregon will be visited by the grand officers before the next grand lodge session in June 1910. Grand Chancellor Menefee and Grand Vice-Chancellor Yoran will lead tours to Seaside, Tillamook, Central Oregon, Willamette valley, and southern towns, with several gatherings planned in Salem and other cities.
A schoolmasters club was organized at the High school building Saturday afternoon to be permanent with all county teachers eligible. Dr. H. D. Sheldon was chosen president and director, W. B. Dillard secretary and treasurer, and Benjamin Muntington reporter. Biographical charter members include many district superintendents and principals from Eugene, Lane County, Junction, Creswell, Pleasant Hill, Lorane, Co burg, Cond on, Lincoln, District 44, Marcola, with Eugene High, Cottage Grove, and Junction staff represented.
The Interior Department approved the Deschutes railroad map of section two. For three quarters of a mile the right of way conflicts with the Oregon Trunk line as it passes through a narrow defile, but aside from this short distance there is no conflict between the two rights of way.
The circuit court began the trial of Jos. Matlock charged with assault with intent to commit rape. A jury of twelve was seated Saturday evening. The principal witness was 17 year old Clara Nirohl, who appeared close to a nervous breakdown during cross examination. Prosecutors were G F Skipworth and W S McFadden. defense L Bilyeu and A Woodcock. Also: Jack Lupton, convicted of selling Aquor, was sentenced by Judge Harris to a $200 fine and 30 days in jail, already begun.
The Portland Telegram reports the river steamer Butterfly burned to the water’s edge near Martin’s Island at 11:45 yesterday morning while bound from Portland to Rainier. Captain Brazee suspects an oil explosion in the boiler room. the ship had been recently converted to oil fuel and could not sustain steam. The crew were ashore for wood when flames erupted, leaving Captain Brazee to escape ashore as the vessel was consumed. The boat, owned by Harry Young, had insurance of 7500 dollars and may be rebuilt. Inspectors Edwards and Fuller filed a report.
John H. Hartog, promotion manager and booster at the Eugene Commercial Club for nearly two years, has tendered his resignation to the board of governors effective at the end of his current contract next month. He will pursue a new business venture yet to be announced. The club plans to hire a replacement to maintain the progress he helped start.
Mrs James Duncan of Haynesville Maine calls Electric Bitters the merciless foe she fought for twenty years. After failing remedies and multiple doctors she was cured, now 70 and able to eat and sleep well. For indigestion loss of appetite kidney trouble back pain and female complaints it is sold at one dollar a bottle.
In Spokane on November 9, fifty I W W speakers protested prison conditions by starving themselves while eighty convicted enthusiasts faced polity. Several leaders reportedly vanished after the warm breakfast service as over a dozen speakers were taken into custody.
The New Theatre, a democratic civic art venture fronting Central Park West, opens Monday night with Anthony and Cleopatra starring E. H. Sothern and Julia Marlowe. A distinguished stock company, opera and drama mix, and foreign plays draw crowds. Israel, Herod, and The Builder of Bridges headline opposite, with Paris and London talents in the lineup.
Wm Upchurch of Glen Oak Oklahoma lived in exile to escape a severe two year cough. He returned after six months, death looming, then used Dr Kings New Discovery. After six bottles he reports full recovery. The medicine treats coughs colds hoarseness bronchitis asthma and more. 50c and 1.00 trial bottles guaranteed by W A Kuyken-
A man describes hair loss after typhoid fever and scalp disease. After trying several remedies without success, he credits Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent with restoring hair and scalp health. The letter from William F. Steese notes improvement after two cakes of soap and ointment.
The note promotes a phone order system for groceries, claiming reliable, exact attention and fulfillment exactly per order. It urges patrons to use Main 25 for and satisfaction.
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