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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1908
Page
2
Mrs Frank Donahue reports her child’s severe skin outbreak began on the hands and spread across the body. After purchasing Cuticura Soap and Ointment, daily washing and rubbing for several nights led to a full recovery within a week. She urges others with skin diseases to try Cuticura.
An old printed advertisement promotes Cuticura for skin care and treatment of infantile eruptions. It urges washing with Cuticura Soap and hot water, applying Cuticura Ointment, and bathing the face twice daily, with periodic full-body use of Cuticura Soap and hot water. The text references various Cuticura products and a mailed hook on disease remedies, noting availability in Pineton Massachusetts.
Albany College students elect Rhoda Stalnaker manager to organize a state women’s debating league. She will survey sentiment among Oregon colleges and plan a meeting to formalize the league. Talk of the plan has spread from Albany to University of Oregon students.
Architect Y D Henastie has closed contracts with W O Heckart for the erection of three dwellings in Hill Crest addition. The Hill Crest Company will build one two story house about 2600 dollars and two one story bungalows about 2300 dollars each. All homes will be modern with heating lighting and plumbing. Cement sidewalks and plantings will be added. Builders will be Hill Crest company under Mr Hensill to ensure one standard of excellence.
Roseburg Oregon Nov 22 About 27 tons of turkeys will be Douglas county s Thanksgiving contribution this year prices ranged from 17 to 21 cents These figures exclude other poultry chickens ducks and geese also shipped In larger numbers Although not many more birds are expected to arrive for the Thanksgiving trade enough to bring total value over 60000 The 27 tons include five tons from an Oakland firm and 22 tons from Roseburg The number from smaller towns is not yet known Farmers hold many birds for Christmas trade when prices are expected higher
A long list of real estate transfers and tract sales across Eugene, Coburg, Florence, and nearby locales. Entries include parcels in sections, townships, and ranges with buyer and seller names, and amounts ranging from a few dollars to thousands. The notice reflects numerous standardized deed records and federal to state transfers.
In La Porte Indiana Daniel Hutzen and his daughters Evelyne and Eldera testify they saw Mrs Gunness and a veiled man on July 9. John Anderson adds he saw a woman with Gunness the day before the fire. Fred Ryckoan recounts digging a five by five foot hole at Gunness's order and memory loss after guests drank wine.
November reports from Cottage Grove note J M Hamilton traveling to Diston on the Slow and Easy, EB Hard and wife visiting the fair, and former Bow River ranch owner Mr Ward. Sawmills run full time, More building activity marks a boom as Western Oregon crews with Eugene publications push farmer outreach, signaling a general prosperity in Cottage Grove.
An advertisement promises relief for dyspepsia sour stomach and weak stomachs by taking Kodol occasionally with claims it can cure stomach trouble. The note mentions availability in druggists.
In New York on November 23, the trial of Sarah Koten, a Russian Jewish nurse accused of murdering Dr M W Auspitz, opened in the criminal branch of the supreme court. She claimed mistreatment by the physician and sought revenge after failing to obtain justice. The case drew public sympathy as it emerged a prior accuser had similar charges against Auspitz, and capable counsel had been secured for Koten.
News from Lower Siuslaw Valley reports a baby born in Florence to Mr and Mrs Chan Allen and plans for a ranger, Will Safley, to move to McKenzie Bridge. Viola Safley, born Arkansas 1889, died near Acme Oregon 1905 after long illness, a L O T M member. Also new flag for Grenada school, teachers institute planned in Florence December 4 and 5, county school officers convention December 5 with Dillard Alderman and C H Jones.
The community notes Mies Letla Wingzearled recovering after two weeks of serious illness from blood poisoning. Main street graveling completed improving the street appearance though mud in the center remains. Editor returns from Idaho after visiting Mrs Beebe and relatives in Nebraska and Iowa. Rev E J Emmons begins a brick residence in Lane County costing over $3000 with ten rooms. People's Meat Market changes hands to A Bigelow who arrives from Cottage Grove and owns 54 head of beef cattle for Springfield sale.
Dr. C. H. Robertson, a prominent Salem physician, was shot in the right breast on Fourteenth Street near State while en route to treat a patient. A masked robber demanded money, Robertson fled, was shot in the back, and he fired five shots to summon help before being taken to Willamette sanitarium.
Des Moines reports the Iowa general assembly will convene for a one day session to elect Governor Albert B. Cummins to the United States Senate to complete the late Senator Allison's term. Cummins is expected to resign the governorship, with Lieutenant-Governor Garat succeeding him, and in January he will be elected to a full six year Senate term.
An Eugene reader Mrs M J Drew describes rapid kidney disease progression and urges prompt attention for early symptoms such as back pain headaches dizziness fatigue and dark foul urine. She credits Dean's Kidney Pills with quick relief and improved condition after purchasing at DeLano's drug store. For sale by all dealers price 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
Walterville on November 21 reports Bert Neal and his stepfather bought a portable engine in Cottage Grove and will move it to Leaburg to power a shingle mill. Eugene city fathers reviewed the old electric light survey, while residents seek a car line. Local activity includes a basket social to raise funds for an organ with Fay Brownson as auctioneer.
Seven years of proof cited by W V Henry of Panama Me claim Dr King’s New Discovery is best for throat chest and lung ailments. The ad markets the remedy as preventive against pneumonia and lists hay fever bronchitis and influenza as treated. Sold with guarantee at W A Kurkendall’s drug store with trial bottle offered free.
The county assessor notes dogs have been enumerated, with Linn County reporting 191 canines valued at fourteen dollars each. The average value per animal is 87.44, reflecting a broader valuation trend in the area.
The Eastern Star ladies hosted a social evening at H O Thompson's home with an instrumental duet, piano solos, a reading, and vocal offerings by local entertainers. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Brand, Veatch, Wheeler, Oglesby, Bemis, Best, Daugherty, Pearce, Harvey, and Trask.
Jefferson City Mo Nov 20 Taft carried Missouri by a plurality of 1026 per the tabulation of official returns by Governor Folk on the first elector Taft 346915 Bryan 345889 Debs 15398 Chafin 4222 Hisgen 397 Watson 1165 Preston Socialist Labor 670 Gmelich Republican elected Lieutenant Governor by 30 votes other minor Republican candidates defeated
Matthew Smith Cleek, 85, died of pneumonia at his home west of Junction City on Saturday November 14. Born in Scott County West Virginia he was the eleventh of twelve children. The family moved across Kentucky Missouri to Idaho and then Oregon. He married Mary Jane Golden on March 26 1876. One son died young. He joined the Methodist Church South and lived a Christian life. He leaves a wife and many relatives.
On January 20 1999 about 91950 acres of dairying fruit and timber lands will be opened for entry at the Roseburg land office withdrawn from Umpqua forest reserve located in Coos Lane and Douglas counties The lands include land through which a Drain to Mars field railroad runs The dairying and fruit lands fall under the homestead act while timber lands require timber and stone The opening allows squatter rights to be recognized prior to those who file January 20 1999 After December 31 settlers may move in and prepare to homestead it is anticipated many will seek the best tracts in this opening.
News from Port au Prince reports the revolutionary movement against President Nord Alexis widening. The gunboat Croyant is in rebel hands after clashes with Centenaire off Je, and General Lecomte the interior minister has been captured. A rumor claims he was executed. E R Frank visits from Portland for a few days.
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