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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1907
Page
8
A Green Bay reader from 464 Green Bay writes that Pe-ru-na is a splendid medicine, noting a bad cold improved after using it. He says the doctor urged other remedies, but he chose Peruna and recovered within five days with no lingering cough or lameness.
A collection of reader letters lauds Peruna for catarrh and throat relief, claiming cures and strong improvements in conditions from head and chest colds to malaria and chronic bronchitis. Testimonies note weight gain, renewed energy, and avoidance of doctors after using Peruna as directed.
A hospital patient in Washington writes from care at Hospital Medical Saxe praising Peruna. She reports severe cystitis previously caused great pain and restricted walking, but now she is well and credits the remedy with relief, sharing her praise with many.
Springfield's First National Bank opened with capital stock of 25000 and regular hours Monday morning. Directors include J B Young J C Brattain and E E Kepner and officers B A Washburne Ben Ayers J B Bell. Construction delays prevented moving into new quarters until after year start. Northwestern wheat cargoes are being moved to tidewater at 70 to 80 cars daily with plans to reach 1000 cars in grain service to clear inland warehouses for Portland harbor needs.
Special correspondence from Cottage Grove reports sawmills closing or lowering wages but optimism remains that the financial slump will pass. A women’s club meeting in the armory endorsed city cleanup and beautification efforts, with remarks from J S Medley and Mayor Frank Phillips urging sanitary improvements to prevent future sickness and sorrow.
Portland reports the wheat crop is on the move to market with extensive activity and shipments under way. The article notes brisk buying and potential pricing impacts as harvest concludes and transport routes mobilize.
London reports Russia has fully canceled its war indebtedness to Japan from the state war. The Russian embassy handed a check for 24,302,200 dollars to the Japanese embassy, ending the lengthy financial settlement.
Report from Brussels says Princess Elizabeth wife of Prince Albert of Belgium has left her husband and will not return to Belgium. She is said to be with her parents in Munich with their three children.
Norfolk reports Samuel Gompers was unanimously re-elected today as leader of the American Federation of Labor. The vote underscores broad support within the federation and solidifies Gompers continued stewardship amid labor debates.
The survey for an electric line from Junction City north to Albany is complete with crews from Albany meeting Eugene near Peoria where the Willamette crossing will occur. Farmers back the project, preferring alignment with the old P. S. line for land access and easier right of way. The South Methodist church Olive Branch dedication honored Casper Rickard with no debt, and a near full collection funded a church organ.
The Junction City Times notes the play is said to be very interesting and will doubtless attract a good house, signaling strong local interest and expected audience turnout.
In San Francisco on November 22 Owen Moran of England won the decision over Frankie Neil of the host city after a sixteenth round battle. The pace was relentless with Moran using sharp two handed work and frequent head shots while Neil pressured the Briton’s stomach, sparking a dramatic contest saved only by police intervention.
Eugene circle No. 16 Women of Woodcraft elected officers for six months. Listed are Past guardian neighbor Myrtle Kaye guardian neighbor Alberta McMurphey adviser Luella M. Brewster clerk J. Wilson banker WM Green magician Lorena Zimmer attendant Margaret M. Helleh inner sentinel Hannah P. Hendershott outer sentinel Lillie Guthrie musician Minnie R. Frank manager for 18 months Jennie M. Williams manager for 12 months Augusta M. Cheshire manager for 6 months Cora B. Gordon. Albany Elks attend Salem Initiatory with Salerno Elks. Six prominent Ore gonians including Judge George H. Burnett and President Ressler of Monmouth College were given live rides on his goatship.
Chief of Police Farrington and Sheriff Fisk raided the Frasier building at Sixth and Wilamette. In the north room a trunk contained whiskey and liquor with glasses and accessories from a blind pig. The proprietor hid, an employee worked alone all day, and patrons fled as the front room was entered. The officers confiscated the layout and seek the owner.
In St. Louis on November 23, during a confrontation with about three thousand workers at the American Car Company plant, Ernest Hraziel shot and killed foreman William Schrauek. He resisted arrest with a revolver, claiming improper discharge, before being overpowered.
New York November 23. Firemen responding to a blaze at the home of Nik Smith a wealthy New Rochelle manufacturer found him and his young wife dead each with a gunshot wound. Authorities described it as a double tragedy.
A man named Smith shot his wife in the breast and died by suicide after setting the house ablaze. A revolver lay beside his body and a note claimed the crime, indicating he was insane. Two maid servants trapped inside were rescued by firemen after a violent quarrel the night before.
Warren Construction pauses street work for the season. Machinery is stored at city hall yard and Lincoln street mixing plant. Steam roller moved, equipment secured until spring when work resumes and completes current city contracts plus possible new ones. Plant to stay active through next summer.
Paris November 21 reports say international houses have received definite replies from the Bank of France and wait on derivative negotiations. A banker suggests France delays pending direct talks between governments in Washington. He doubts direct sale on United States Treasury notes but notes possible indirect deal via Paris bank drafts and Morgan's proposed arrangement with Treasury notes as collateral.
J G Jenkins of Chapel Hill NC reports Bucklen's Arnica Salve relieved a felon pain quickly and cured it in short time. Described as best on earth for sores burns and wounds, selling for 25 cents at W L DeLano's drug store.
A local notice highlights a bilster saved by wearing gloves from Preston & Hales. The item emphasizes practical safety gear and a quick protective measure for handling tasks. The brief suggests a promotional angle for the gloves and a demonstration of utility.
Eugene High won a hard fought game against Salem locals who played tougher but were outgunned. A decisive first half place kick and touchdown highlighted the result, with Eugene capitalizing on steadier training and execution.
A large crowd watched Eugene High School defeat Salem High School on Kincaid field amid heavy rain and a muddy surface. Eugene’s speedy backs dominated with end runs and a strong line, leading to a first half four point kick and a touchdown. The second half produced no scores, but Eugene clearly outplayed Salem with standout performances by Mitchell Bailey and Chandler. Enthusiasm ran high as locals celebrated the decisive victory.
Lewis L Warnock of Eugene and Misa Maye Mathews of Goshen were married in Portland last Sunday and now live on Pearl street between East Eighth and West Ninth. The couple kept the marriage largely secret until recently and have many friends. W A Covant, a delegate from New York with Horace Greeley to the 1852 Jackson Michigan convention that birthed the Republican party, recently celebrated his ninety first birthday in Colorado Springs.
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