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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
12
The article describes washable school wear for children, favoring inty frocks with a jumper over a cagullo and brettelles extending to the waist. It details a blue and white gingham version with piped trim, a white lawn guimpe, and alternatives in challis or chlorla with a white guimpe.
Major league race contrasts with the National League heavy clubs. Attendance records in New York and a focus on Williams, Harrisburg, and Lancaster in the Tri-State League. Error day in the majors with 89 wobbles. Nashville beat Little 29 to 1 in the Southern League. Hal Chase proposals rejected by Cleveland and Highlanders. Ty Cobb receives a $450 silver service. George Stone vs Cobb nine-game comparison shows Stone 17 hits 0 errors, Cobb 12 hits 2 errors. Bill Newman to coach Georgetown, Harvard squad shaping up with 30 to 40 players and Pat Grant possibly joining. Yale backfield candidates strong. Carroll Cooney and Arthur Bride noted. Virginia vs North Carolina football contest to be played in Richmond on Thanksgiving day.
Lincoln Sept 23 Gov Sheldon refused to head the ticket without clear understanding on the bank guaranty plank. The Republican state convention pressed to omit the plank while the governor insisted on pre authorizations on his stance before supporting re election. Leaders urged he stay, and he agreed to head the ticket only if the party and convention set his position in advance.
Salem September 25 Governor Chamberlain reappointed the current Oregon National Guard staff to serve at his pleasure. The sole change is Lieutenant-Colonel Moore of Pendleton being replaced by Lieutenant-Colonel George A Hartman of Pendleton. Most staff reside in Portland with two exceptions from Pendleton and Salem.
Mrs Minnie Washburne hosted a reception last night in honor of Miss Morgan soon to lead the university musical department and Mrs Lischen Miller who departs for Europe. The autumn decor featured leaves while guests included Miss Florence DeBar and many local society members as hosts and hostesses led by Miss Florence Young and Mrs Emmons. A series of gatherings followed through the week with needlework luncheons and whist clubs, featuring notable names such as Mrs Chambers, Mrs Freeland, Mrs Calkins, Mrs Dixon, and Miss Frances Young, with varied entertainments and a forthcoming dance at the Washburne residence on East Eleventh Street.
Florence Fairbanks reports on winter fashion trends with Directoire and Louis XV influences. Long coats with straight lines, long sleeves, and varied waistlines dominate, alongside tea gowns, sleeveless lace coats, and a range of fabrics from velvet to batiste. Rich trims, embroidered clasps, and bold winged hats complete the look.
Miss Barrymore secures a pronounced London success, Lady Frederick, by Maugham. The play, famed for elevating its author almost overnight, suits Miss Barrymore well and follows her notable Clyde Fitch performances such as Her Sister, signaling strong audience expectations.
Ellen Stan discusses dress sacks suited for home wear, favoring slightly fitted, comfortable styles with neat figures. Describes blue and white crepe designs, various sleeve finishes, and a rose colored messaline option with floral embroidery and satin ribbon waist detailing.
Mrs. Herrin returns from Eugene hospital after a successful operation and shows health improvement. Electric Theatre plans expansion and a Grand Barn theatre may open once space is secured. Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Forter of Silk Creek welcome a ten pound son, their eighteenth child. The Soderstrom barn near Divide burns with 25 tons of hay and animals, loss estimated at 1500 dollars with no insurance. Cottage Grove fruit dryer underutilized due to fruit scarcity. local growers urged to supply about twenty carloads to prevent waste.
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