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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1908
Page
7
The Eugene Weekly Guard publishes weekly from Eugene Oregon with annual rates 1.50 prepaid 2.00 at year end. It lists Creswell J L Clark Coburg George A Drury and postmasters as authorized agents. The issue date is Thursday November 5 1908.
Premium Papers are offered free to every anb member who pays a yearly subscription in advance to the Weekly Guard. A free silver and kitchen set is advertised on the page while supplies last. Address GUARD PRINTING COMPANY Eugene Oregon.
Judge Stephen A. Lowell declares in a letter to the Oregonian that while he once opposed State No. 1 he now believes laws passed by the people must be obeyed. He says he seeks no influence to push legislators to break their word and commits to his own conscience in the senator selection.
In New York a chopped down royal tree, the King’s Oak, sparked a rush for splinters. King Edward planted it as Prince of Wales. it failed in Republican soil and was removed after inspection. Splinters and small branches burned. trunk pieces divided among historical societies. Many requests came from souvenir hunters and those seeking royal connection, highlighting fascination with nobility.
The New York Court of Appeals recently ruled that every person has proprietary rights to his or her own face regardless of sex race nationality or creed. The decision surprised many and was described as a protection not owned by trusts but by individual citizens, a claim seen as good news for New York people.
The piece notes that marriage now often occurs later for women and mothers and daughters resemble sisters in dress and demeanor. It cites the London Daily Mail claiming fifty is no longer frightening, that women at this age retain feminine grace, and the stereotype of the ridiculous elderly woman has faded as women aged 50 to 80 move with poise.
In a circulating circular Treadwell Cleveland Jr argues the United States cuts timber at 500 feet board measure per person annually, contrasting Europe where only 60 feet are used. The claim highlights the country’s commanding timber demand and industrial scale.
The piece quotes former President Cleveland discussing a new treatise on conserving forests soils water and natural resources. He warns that timber consumption could exhaust remaining virgin timber in under thirty years and notes damaged cut over forests will yield poor second growth without better care.
The public waits for a brilliant cartoon amid a quiet campaign. Homer Davenport of the New York Evening Mail once sparked the scene, but this year he is scarcely heard. The piece notes a shift toward education over agitation, fewer torchlight processions, and a broader civility that signals a wiser, calmer public nearing practical reform.
The article satirically notes Burbank's codless corn project and his cactus food claims. It recalls a Southern California banquet where cactus was the sole menu, then derides the notion that corncobs are a useless appendage and mocks efforts to replace traditional food with unconventional plants.
The Pacific Outlook reports Eugene contributes more per capita for advertising than any Oregon city. This fall the city subscribed a total of 15000 dollars for boosting, equal to 1.50 per resident. The Oregonian featured Bohemia mining district with Hartog photographs, praising coverage of Lane county resources to draw attention and capital.
A Southern Pacific farmers demonstration train drawn through the Willamette valley attracts large crowds at nearly every stop. Exhibits on agriculture dairying and fruit growing showcase modern methods. The company earns commendation for this enterprise.
A third bidder tied into the Cramps is reported at the navy department bid opening, offering the lowest price. The Democratic governors race produced wins for Minnesota Ohio Indiana Nebraska Colorado North Dakota and Montana, reshuffling regional influence.
A newly formed Chinese league seeks to enforce a boycott of Japanese goods by rewarding $15 for slitting the ears of merchants handling boycotted items, signaling a tense call to action as China awakens to resistance.
A man recently produced a ticket from Cincinnati to Washington bought in 1859. It is unclear if the discovery was due to absent mindedness or an advertisement of railroad honesty.
A theosophical speaker explains an American heiress craves a title due to imagined royal ties from a prior incarnation. A Buganda game bird, the whale headed stork, hints at a sportsman it will appeal to. Rockefeller calls himself an optimist, and a sonless man is labeled a prime pessimist amid Dutch patience and Castro’s fate.
Harrisburg reports an orderly election with Taft winning both precincts by four votes. Local school head Mark A. Paulson touts a prosperous school and advocates a third year of high school. Visitors from Moscow and Portland, plus residents sharing routine life, mark a quiet post election week as chill rains return health.
One Phelps returned to Florence from the Siuslaw area after about a year away. Mr and Mrs Omar Wisdom welcomed a daughter born November 4 1905 at their Grenada home. Olga Peterson visited Florence to be under Dr Edwards care. the child stays with Marion Morris. Billie Dick and Newton Compton were arrested for disorderly conduct, fined five dollars or four days in jail, chose jail, served one night, then paid. Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian church elected Dena Schreuders president and other officers at a Tuesday meeting at the manse. Archle Knowles and Chas Beach with wives arrived at Mapleton Thursday. they will pasture horses locally for the winter, hoping forest work saves money despite low profits.
The Willamette Valley Laundry Men's Association organized at a Eugene meeting electing D. D. Olmstead as president E. L. Fisher as vice president A. L. Simpson as secretary and W. Hodes as treasurer A committee on by laws and constitution was named O C Baker Oscar Woodson and E L Strange Meetings will be twice yearly and include steam laundries in Western Oregon south of Salem for bulk supply and central depot plans
At the Baptist parsonage Saturday evening at 7 o'clock Reverend C. Co. Wright officiated the marriage of Miss Martha E. Geiger of Eugene to Abe Rothenberger of Ukiah California.
A son was born in Skagway Alaska on November 3 1908 to Mr and Mrs A King formerly Flora Riggs of Eugene The brief notice identifies the newborn by family name and the parents prior surname and residence.
Chicago reports Democrats plan to contest Governor Deneen's victory claiming Adlai E. Stevenson was elected. They call for a full recount of all governor ballots and cite chairman Charles Boeschenstein as stating a careful count should show Stevenson won.
London reports King Edward’s 67th birthday marked by military salutes bells and flags across the empire. Congratulatory telegrams arrive from European monarchs President Fallieres of France President Roosevelt and Britain’s ambassadors abroad. The king is said to be in excellent health.
W V Henry of Panama Mo touts Dr King's New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs colds and throat chest and lung diseases. The claim cites thirty eight years of proof and lists uses from lagrippe to early consumption. Sold under guarantee at W A Kuykendall's drug store with 50 cent and one dollar prices and a free trial bottle.
Professor F G Young announces the economics department considers holding a Commonwealth day annually on campus. The two day event would showcase university work to the public and include speeches on state problems. Aimed at bringing the university closer to the people, the date to avoid political tension in June is proposed.
Advertisement claims the pills prevent liver and bowel trouble and ward off biliousness malaria and jaundice urging readers to take Dr King s New Life Pills to stay out of trouble and stay healthy.
Miss Ida Bolton arrived this afternoon after a brief trip to Portland. She was accompanied by her mother, Mrs. E Evenson, who has been visiting for several weeks at Pendleton.
A gentle laxative cough syrup from Kennedy’s contains no opiates and is pleasant to take. Children particularly enjoy the maple sugar like taste. Available for sale at all druggists.
Today's suggestion discusses stylish girl dresses for ages six to sixteen in dark blue serge yoke designs and basket weaves. It notes chic chariie and flannel blouses, panama tailored suits, and cashmere gowns with simple trims, emphasizing practical fabric choices, clean lines, and shoulder tucks.
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