Eugene Weekly Guard publisher and subscription notice
The Eugene Weekly Guard, independent paper, lists Charles H Fisher as editor and publisher. Subscription prices are $1.50 per year in advance or $2.00 at year end. Entered at Eugene post office as second-class matter. Agents listed for subscription receipts include Creewell J L Clark and George A Brary. Postmasters authorized to receive subscriptions for the Daily and Weekly Guard.
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Eugene
Oregon
Eugene, Oregon
Creeweoll
J. L. Clark
Free Oregon Agriculturist or American Farmer Offer
Premium Papers announces a free subscription offer to Oregon Agriculturist or American Farmer with a one year advance payment to the Weekly Guard. Readers may also obtain a silver and kitchen set via the advertisement on this page while supplies last from Guard Printing Company in Eugene Oregon.
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Oregon Agriculturist
Weekly Guard
Address Guard Printing Company
Eugene
Oregon
The Little Ones
The Baltimore Sun reflection on the value of youth. The poem contrasts the insight of the young with the old system's fuss and wrath, praising the little ones for perceiving wonder in daily life and guiding future leaders.
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Graybeard
Baltimore Sun
Oregon Eastern to Reach Klamath Falls End
Harriman engineers begin locating the Oregon Eastern at Natron end after years of effort on this side of the Cascades. Construction could start soon, promising Eugene major growth through two railroad systems, shop yards, and manufacturing jobs, with Springfield across the river set to gain as well. Fire blocks and new streets signal a bright future for Greater Eugene.
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Klamath Falls
Harriman
Oregon Eastern
Natron
Cascades
Eugene
Springfield
Aro
Oregon
Cornstalks to Replace Wood Pulp in Paper Making
Washington dispatch reports chemists from the Bureau of Forestry and Bureau of Plant Industry have solved the cheaper paper problem using cornstalks. Five grades exist including dark gray parchment like and white soft grades. Large scale production could be 50 percent cheaper than wood pulp paper, with rapid two and a half hour processing compared to wood pulp’s longer cooking time.
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Bureau of Forestry
Bureau of Plant Industry
Department of Agriculture
Washington Dispatch
Department
H. 8
Bristol
Pennsylvania Avenue
Paper Trust and Prices Threaten Newspaper Viability
The article warns of a forthcoming paper famine and record high prices squeezing publishers profits. It notes subscriptions were fixed when paper cost less and cannot be raised without losing readers, blaming a prominent trust or combine for the market squeeze.
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Combine Or Trust
The
International Paper and Tariff Clash Over Paper Supply
The International Paper Company dominates mill output amid high tariffs and Canadian pulp restrictions. A looming famine in paper looms as drought curtails East mills, while Washington debates tariff levels. Norris of the American Publishers Association argues for free trade, asserting tariffs fuel prices and trusts.
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International Paper Company
Trust
Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Norris
American Publishers’ Association
America
Arctic Floe Plan To Reach The Pole Sparks Debate
California editors back E B Baldwin plan to voyage on a drifting Behring Sea ice floe to Greenland, a three year trek with a 25 person crew of scientists and artists to study facts, take photographs, and establish a portable camp. Admirals Melville and Schley endorse the idea, which critics call quixotic but liken to other polar dirigible schemes.
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North Pole
California
E. B. Baldwin
Roosevelt
Baldwin
Behring Sea
Arctic Ocean
Greenland
Behring Strait
Arctic
Melville
Schley
DeLong
France and Her Vanishing Population
Frederick Courtland Penfield analyzes a steep drop in French births from 1902 to 1907 in the November North American Review. He blames property division and dowry practices for discouraging larger families, arguing inheritance laws spur depopulation despite claims of prosperity.
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Frederick Courtland Penfield
North American Review
France
Mr. Penfield
Mr. Penland
Four Years In College Pays Dividends Says Benton Republican
The Benton Republican argues that four years in college yields substantial dividends. Focused study and discipline train the mind for rapid, intense, and sustained mental work, creating a capacity that others cannot easily match without equal preparation.
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Benton Republican
Awake the mind and train the body for success
The writer notes many people lack college degrees yet have the determined character for success. He criticizes dilly-dallying over tasks that a trained mind could grasp quickly and finish with half the effort. The remedy is mental awakening and physical training to realize latent possibilities, avoiding being asleep at the switch.
Mayor Tom Johnson of Cleveland Loses Fortune
Dispatches claim loss due to devotion to his dead brother estate but the truth cited is political folly. The piece casts Johnson as honest yet ruined by public service, noting constant charity giving and a salary insufficient to cover the drain while private business suffers.
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Tom Johnson
Cleveland
Ohio
Johnson
Eugene backs $50,000 YMCA building drive
Eugene residents mobilize to raise 50,000 dollars for a YMCA building. About 31,000 dollars has already been pledged, with strong confidence the full goal will be reached. The effort earns praise for civic spirit by the university town and may inspire other valley cities. The project proceeds under careful local leadership.
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Oregonian
Eugene
Pledge Controversy Questioned By Harney County News
The Harney County News argues against breaking promises on the State ment No 1 pledge. It cites a North Dakota Supreme Court ruling as insufficient ground to ignore the obligation. The piece defends an Oregon candidate who pledged freely and faces consequences at primaries and elections.
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Harney County News
Frank Davey
Supreme Court of North Dakota
Oregon
Dairy officers set Salem convention dates and program
A State Dairy Association conference in Salem fixed for December 10 and 11 with sessions in Ye Liberty theatre and a large hall for exhibits. The Salem Board of Trade will receive and care for displays. Participants include Messrs. Wm H Ladd, Dr E N Hutchinson, and Dr James Withycombe.
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State Dairy Association
Salem
Liberty Theatre
Board of Trade
Messrs
Wm. H. Ladd
E. N .Hutchinson
James Withycombe
Direct election of U S senators favored by people
The Coos Bay Harbor endorses direct senatorial elections, claiming public support for Governor Chamberlain and contending that electing senators by popular vote would reduce Chamberlain-Fulton disputes. The piece argues voters’ wishes should guide this selection.
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Coos Bay Harbor
Rep
United States
Chamberlain-Fulton
Chamberlain
General Gomez Wins Cuban Presidency in Surprise Turn
The case shows a notorious figure from two years ago jailed on conspiracy against the Palma government now appears as president-elect. Cuban voters may have judged it cheaper to elect him than risk a revolt led by him.
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Gomez
Palma
Madam Anna Gould Court Drama Promises Another Divorce
The article alleges ongoing sensational divorce troubles involving Madam Anna Gould and Prince de Sagan. It mocks Anna and her French nobility while recalling her American roots and a wealth financed title.
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Anna Gould
Prince de Sagan
Anna
Europe
Eugene Sees Fast-Tracked Civic Projects And Hotel Need
The government building will begin immediately and a $50,000 YMCA project will follow. A modern hotel is seen as Eugene's remaining major need, and a united effort could push progress within weeks.
Tobacco War Ends With Mutual Honors
The big tobacco war closes with honors even. Trusts see no path to long fight and choose unity for protection, a move that effectively ends hostilities in the current instance.
Private Dalzell Seeks Senate Seat by Ohio Legislature
In announcing his willingness to be elected senator by the Ohio legislature, Private Dalzell declared he had neither gold nor silver nor official pull. Practical politicians now question how he can claim any real chance.
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Ohio
Dalzell
Daily Guard expands reach as circulation climbs
The Daily Guard reports increasing subscriber demand from 1500 to 2200 papers as it grows rapidly, signaling a rising population trend in Eugene and Lane County. The paper notes strong demand and faster growth, reflecting demographic expansion in the area.
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Daily Guard
Eugene
Lane County
Population Pulse Echoes From Multnomah Field Crowd
A census scale of Eugene would record a lively crowd on Multnomah field in Portland today. If the enumerator judged by noise, Eugene might claim the largest population of any Pacific coast city based on the turnout.
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Eugene
Multnomah Field
Portland
Pacific Coast
Stage marriages swap partners with court help
The author quips that constant spouse swapping by stage stars would be better handled by divorce lawyers and the courts. He suggests the arrangement would be more conventional, even if not morally different.
Man Who Talks Too Much Cannot Be Made To Believe It
A concise proverb notes that one major problem with talkative men is their resistance to accepting the truth about themselves. The remark underscores the futility of attempts to persuade constant talkers to acknowledge their own excess.
Personal Memory Of A Silver Pony Dollar
A dollar narrates its journey from mint to town and back, arguing that keeping currency local would boost the town’s growth. The talking coin recalls meeting a dentist, a butcher, and other townspeople who rely on it for groceries, services, and daily trade, ending with a plea to retain money locally.
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Cine
Elty
Pans
Smale
Big
Billy
Doc
Chicago
Paper Trust arraignment dominates tariff hearing in Washington
Washington officials heard the so called Paper Trust in a late tariff session. John Norris argued for free trade in pulp and print paper to curb high newspaper prices. Union leaders supported Norris citing reduced paper size and wages. Paper manufacturers defended the current duties, with leaders denying any reduction. Chester Lyman of International Paper attacked the presented figures while promising to oppose tariff cuts.
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Washington
Paper Trust
House Committee On Ways and Means
John Norris
Norris
Pressman’s and Ste
Electrotypers
Arthur J. Hastings
Me York
Paper and Pulp Association
Ciltt Paper Company
Niagara
Mt Company
Chester W. Lyman
International Paper Company
Led “Paper Trust
Lyman
Forelan O Turera
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