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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
13
Mrs Minnie Washburne and Carl Washburne host a farewell party at 314 East Eleventh Street with autumn decor, music, and dancing for over fifty guests. Other gatherings include Mrs Cox in San Francisco, university events, bridge luncheons, and thimble club teas, highlighting a busy social calendar.
Mr and Mrs Millett attended the funeral of Mrs J N B Fuller in Eugene. Mr Rhodes moved to Springfield with daughter Rhea. J H R Hill and Byron Spencer plan to Idaho to survey government land in the irrigated district. McFarland corner gains a new glass front under owner J M Cook, to be occupied by A J Kaiser. Loren Edwards yields 43 acres of vetch with 1230 bushels. threshing cost about 180 dollars plus ten cents per bushel for cleaning. Mrs William Templeton dies at 77 after pneumonia. funeral Thursday at 10 am by Rev Downs. burial at Odd Fellows cemetery.
A riddle about how a learned gentleman dictates the sentence about the number 2 to his stenographer. The puzzle asks how the stenographer should spell out the sentence correctly in English spelling.
Florence Fairbanks sketches American reception of Paris styles as a fad unlikely to take hold domestically. She notes sheath gowns, tulle blouses, long fitted sleeves, and directoire silhouettes dominate Paris looks while American women favor practical, tailored bridge gowns and clinging fabrics like satin.
Ellen Stan surveys a tailored coat pattern boasting shoulder gores for a flattering line and perfect bust fit. It highlights fabrics from serge and broadcloth to cheviots with borders, notes color trends in quiet tones, and specifies materials for sizes 32 to 44 inches and yardage requirements.
The Sage Rooster notes Albany’s rapid growth with miles of paved streets and new blocks. It highlights electric line expansion to Bryan and C E extensions, plus civic landmarks like a five story I O O F block, Cherry block, and depot. The piece reflects on Eugene’s bustle and Albany’s 1909 prospects.
Roseburg Commercial Club board meeting results indicate a city development congress gathering set for Thursday October 15 with participation expected from Pendigran Calpe r Hofer of Salem Judge Jo H Scott and a Coos Bay delegation along with visiting boosters including Tom Richardson from Portland.
The First National Bank of Springfield shows a strong condition with deposits rising by 24,580,003 since July 15, 1908, and nearly 9,000 more in the May to July period. Depositors and stockholders may be gratified by the rapid gains and favorable reports. Mrs. S. A. Nickerson was moved to Eugene hospital for improved care after exophthalmic goiter. Willamette Valley Company extends pipes to Mill Street with hydrants, boosting fire protection. Fraser Iron Works in Eugene completes more pieces for placement. Will Clark leaves Stewart & Company after four years to join a new firm.
Albuquerque Oct 2 The opposition and supporters of government forestry policy clashed but the party favoring Chief Forester Pinchot won a sweeping victory. The congress adopted resolutions praising the forest service and related bureaus and urged conservation of natural resources overall with some recommendations for forest regulation changes.
Albuquerque October 1 delegates to the National Irrigation congress move to elect Senator Newlands of Nevada as president of the next congress. Vice President Barstow has strong southwest delegate support. Resolutions committee begins report and protests forestry policy, unlikely to pass.
Washington reports Director Leach will restart the mint silver buy, aiming for 125000 ounces weekly for an indefinite period, beginning immediately in October. The move signals renewed government purchases of fine silver to support market demand and stockpile.
John M. Throne sells his one fourth in Douglas County Abstract Company to Robert E. Smith, Ek W Kuykendall's brother in law, with Smith from Minneapolis where he managed Brooks Scanlon Timber. Throne will stay with the firm through year end.
County Assessor George W. Staley places the Southern Pacific Company's 116.15 miles of roadbed and rolling stock at 944.250 per mile in Douglas County. The 1907 assessment rose by 14,260 dollars per mile due to changes in property classes.
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