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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1909
Page
12
The Northwest eyes focus on a forthcoming football clash between Oregon and Washington. Hob Forbes’ Eastern coaching system emphasizes individual player development first, then team fit, shaping the contest for Seattle’s final championship game next Thursday.
Oregon footballers depart by noon for American Lake to prepare for the Thanksgiving clash with Washington in Seattle. Twenty one players travel with Forbes and Hayward to acclimate to the Northern climate and rest before the game. Dan Mitchell misses trip with a dislocated knee while Clark’s ankle is improving and was rested after limited yesterday play.
Judge McCredie reports optimism after Coast League meeting. He says Portland will avoid outlaw status and expects a better conducted season. Californians support an eight club league, splitting four south four north, though not yet ready to follow that path.
Special Correspondence from Deadwood reports Lewis Berkshire aged son of Mr and Mrs Levi Berkshire died Monday night after reading in bed. He woke none. Mr Berkshire left for Eugene with apples on Saturday as neighbors extend sympathy. Cape Horn road now passable after heavy work. Harvey Peck headed to Blackley for provisions. Waterways running high for the season with Indian Creek full of logs heading to the mill for about 36 hours.
A health ad promotes Dr Shoop’s Restorative with a 50 day no pay if no relief contract. It claims to revive inside nerves in stomach and kidneys and offers free books by mail from Dr Shoop, Box 12 Racine Wis, urging readers to request guidance and literature to improve vitality and strength.
Oregon lawyers debate public respect for the constitution and initiative 1916 measures. Frederick V. Holman elected president as committee plans to study all proposed laws and advise voters. Fulton criticizes San Francisco mayor case and Lochinvar trial fairness amid bar association scrutiny.
A clergyman touts small Preventies candy cures for colds and grippe in his parish. The ad claims safe, harmless relief without quinine or harsh medicine, suitable for fever and restless children. Box of 48 priced at 26 cents, sold by druggists.
Bob Forbes and his team anticipate strong chances against Washington. Forbes notes key players in shape after recent match, with improved fitness expected after days of rest at American Lake. He cites lack of overtraining and good team spirit as factors for success.
A brief note claims Be Bacop Health Coffee re creates parched grains malt and nuts with real coffee. It promises a flare made in a minute and notes no 206 minutes tedious boiling. Sample available through all dealers.
Flood conditions engulf the Willamette Valley after days of heavy rain. River rises blamed on snowmelt and 3.14 inches in two days, with water over gauge and claims of 21 to 22 feet. Springfield, Eugene. farms hampered. towns isolated. infrastructure hit by washed-out tracks and gas outage.
Heavy rains over the past week flood Oregon and southern Washington rivers. Willamette at Eugene and Albany reaches high stages. many lowlands underwater and some families seek safety on upper floors. Bridges washed out, roads impassable in spots. Willamette near Portland docks and a cold wave needed to avoid worse flooding. In Oregon and Washington, arrests for gambling lead to court binding. George Walter Mason seeks U.S. citizenship after returning from Canada.
The Ax Billy department store will occupy the room just vacated by the Hub store with one of its departments until after Christmas.
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