Eugene Weekly Guard Subscription Terms and 1909 Date
The Eugene Weekly Guard lists subscription prices at 1.50 per year paid in advance double at each year end. It notes publication every Thursday from Eugene Oregon with agents Creswels J L Clark Coburg George A Drury and all postmasters authorized to receipt for subscriptions. The issue is dated Thursday November 11 1909.
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Eugene
Oregon
Creswels
J. L. Clark
Coburg
George A. Drury
Railways Report No Idle Freight Cars Left
For the first time in nearly two years the railways state they have no idle freight cars or equipment beyond what is needed for current business. About a year ago at least 400,000 cars were idle. The business continues to rise, and further growth will prompt more orders for equipment and rails, reviving industry and prosperity nationwide.
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Albert Fay
American
Fay
Springfield
Junction City
W. M. Sutton
Portland
Ferne Garrison
Holton & Jenkins
Crow
A. J. Jenkinen
Utah Construction Co
Sheriff Shipp and five others to face Supreme Court
Sheriff Joseph Shipp and five Chattanooga officers are to be sentenced by the U S Supreme Court after a rehearing denial in a contempt case stemming from a 1906 lynching. The men allegedly conspired to permit the mob to lynch a Black prisoner while his trial was pending, and were found guilty in federal court. The ruling signals firmer enforcement of law and accountability for officials, with sentences to be handed down on the 15th.
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Joseph Shipp
Chattanooga
Tenn
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United States
England Aims for South Pole by Motor Sledge
England plans a Shackleton style expedition to the South Pole with Captain Scott leading a six man team next August. A $200,000 fund covers all expenses with £40,000 for a year. They will test motor sledges in Norway and may establish a new base in King Edward VII land 400 miles east of McMurdo Sound to extend magnetic observations and explore new territory.
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England
South Pole
Conan Doyle
Scott-Shackelton
Antarctic
Captain Scott
Scott
Norway
King Edward the Seventh’s Land
McMurdo Sound
Shackelton
Discovery
King
Edward the Seventh
West Safest Place to Live in Latest Crime Study
The California state prison chaplain, noting a 20 percent rise in national homicides since 1890, highlights Popular Science Monthly findings that the West now constitutes the safest region. The West supplied 27.8 percent of homicides in 1890 but only 1.5 percent in the latest report, challenging eastern assumptions about Western crime.
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California State Prison
Popular Science Monthly
West
Crime and society rail at trends and oddities in old notes
A miscellany of observations notes crime in the West shrinking to 1.2 percent of nationwide robberies, probation and juvenile courts cutting jail use, and a split between professional crimes and minor offenses. London land ownership plans reveal vast crowns and corporate holdings. Other items mock, joke, and heckle politics and science capers.
Oddball News Snippets From A Roaring Era
A collage of wit and curiosities cites Wellman plans, polar depth, education pie, whiskey from wood, and light emission in humans. Roaming items include Roosevelt absence at the Annanias Club, Taft Milwaukee smile, King Alfonso's son authed as private, and an English scientist to contact spirits, reflecting era's humor and speculation.
A Broken Back Relief Ad Claims Snow Lilment Cure
An advertisement promotes Mal lard's Snow Lilment as a remedy for rheumatism lumbago sore and stiff muscles strains sprains cuts burns bruises and scalds claiming it relieves all aches and pains with a bottle for home use.
Eugene switches to river-crossing well for water
Eugene now draws city water from a well across the river, reducing typhoid risk. Superintendent Taylor reports cleaning reservoirs on the butte and flushing dead ends in mains. All pumped water passes through filters in good condition, ensuring no unfiltered supply enters the system.
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Eugene
Taylor
Wife Tells Tale of Extreme Cruelty in Divorce Suit
Mrs. Jessie M. Scott files for divorce from Thomas R. Scott in circuit court citing cruel and inhuman treatment. She alleges harassment during illness, forcing housework, eviction from bed, freezing conditions, and threats with a loaded revolver. They married June 27 1903 in Lane county and have two children Neva five and Lyle three seeking custody.
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Jessie M. Scott
Scotts
Lane County
Neva
Lyle
Scott
Ambassador from Japan appointed to succeed Takahira
Washington Nov 6 Baron Caan ya Uchida is formally appointed ambassador to the United States from Japan to succeed Baron Takahira who is currently in Tokyo on leave of absence.
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Washington
Baron Caanya Uchida
t+e
United States
Japan
Baron Takahira
Tokyo
CHIY COUNCIL HELD MEETING LAST NIGHT
City council adjourned after a long session with bills for grading Agate Avenue and lumber for power plant discussed. Yergle and Thomas projects reviewed. 75 percent of Yergle bill ordered payable upon lien release. ordinances on street improvements and sewers considered and some laid over. Olive street opening and drain pipe orders approved. sidewalk on Monroe Street ordered. various miscellaneous items and fire protection and power plant updates noted.
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A. Yergle
Agate Avenue
Thomas
Yergle
Thon
Jefferson Street
Willamette Street
Beacon
Washington
Oregon Avenue
Fourth Street
Munroe
Blair
Twentieth Street
University Avenue
Alder Street
Third
Fourth
Madison and
Monroe Atroetas
Adamas Street
Mill Street
Fifteenth
Sixteenth
Twelfth Street
Olive and
Charnelton
Charvelton and
Lincoln
Waa
Olive Street
Kincaid
Jenn
Campbell
Fairmount
Garrett
Fire and Water Committee
G. KR. Stockton
Eugene
Wilcox Lane
Willamette River
Soleim
Pearl and
High Streets
Henderson
McClain & McArthur
Cornell Williams
McClain and McArthur
Fisher
T. G. Hendricks
Sewer Committee
English Houses Disagree On Irish Land Bill
London voters in parliament clash as the house of commons rejects the Lords amendments to the Irish land bill by 219 to 54. Efforts will seek a compromise between the two houses to resolve the dispute.
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London
House of Commons
House of Lords
Pink Pain tablets offer head and general pains option
An advertisement notes Pink Pain tablets claiming relief for head pains, womanly pains, and pains anywhere. It markets a trial at 25 cents for 20 tablets and suggests asking a doctor about a better formula. Sold by all dealers.
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Shoop
Oats Liked As Brain and Body Booster by Medical Authority
The leading authority on foods Sir James Crichton Browne extols oats and Quaker Oats as the best cereal for brain and body during childhood. He notes oats’ high fats, phosphorus and lecithin, claims oatmeal strengthens the thyroid, and credits Scottish diet with brawn and energy.
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James Crichton Browne
London
Browne
Duces
Catital a Enthusiastic Prope Quotation Fragment
Fragmentary OCR text mentions enthusiasm and a quotation but lacks clear entities or events. The readable portion hints at a prope or quotation context without specific people places organizations or dates.
Springfield residents push for better train service
The Springfield Commercial Club held a lengthy session approving reports from committees and debating a later Albany train departure. They endorsed a Boise Burns Coos Bay railroad and urged connections through Albany. A university field geology survey, power plant renovations, and extensive local promotion efforts were also reported.
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Springfield
Albany
Portland
Commercial Club
Coburg
Brownaville
Siies
Oregon
Boise
Burns
Coos Bay
Idaho
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