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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1908

Page

8

Eugene Weekly Guard Pend ent Paper 1908 Issue

Eugene Oregon weekly paper announces Thursday publication with subscription terms. Second class mail at Eugene post office. Authorized agents Coburg and local contacts receive remittances and handle subscriptions for The Guard Printing Co.

Eugene Oregon Eugene, Oregon Guard Daily Weekly Guard Crenwell J. L. Clark Coburg Geo. A. Drury Fhursday

Free agricultural papers with weekly subscription offer

Premium papers advertise a free subscription to Oregon Agriculturist or American Farmer for a year in advance. A second offer promotes silver and kitchen sets, available while supplies last, with address for Guard Printing Co. Eugene, Oregon.

Oregon Agriculturist Guard Printing Co. Hugene. Cre

Inoculation scandal shocks capital's hospital nurses

Ten Washington children at a city hospital were secretly inoculated with tuberculosis germs in an alleged scientific experiment. Critics say consent was not obtained and call for swift legal action, while officials hide names amid protests and potential prosecutions. The piece also critiques a Chicago minister praising a boxing champion as a moral exemplar.

Washington, D. C Glence Alameda Cal Washington Collty Oakland A. Dennis Methodist Episcopal Hegewisch Chicago Pugilist Bat- Ning Nelson Bat Walek Battier

Destruction of the Maine blamed on improvised mine theory

Commodore W H Beenler argues in the Octads Century that the Maine was destroyed by a buoyant mine, likely a wine cask with gunpowder and a contact fuse planted ahead of the ship. He contends the vessel swung and struck the mine, a scenario supported by harbor winds, transit patterns, and Civil War torpedo history.

W. H. Beenler Havana Maine

Gambling Instinct Seen Across Humanity and Society

An essay argues gambling traits exist in all people from aborigines to churches. It claims life is a gamble and that gambling is a strong evil shaping society. It notes churches use games of chance at festivals and that officials in Europe debate how to curb gambling nationwide.

Trump Pool Reome Atlantic Pacific

New Mergenthaler Arrives For The Guard

The Guard receives a new double deck Mergenthaler typesetting machine from San Francisco to be installed in the theatre block, doubling daily output. An additional press and more type arrive from Portland within days to expand the news and job plant capacity as remodel work continues.

Mergenthaler Linoto San Francisco Mergenthaler Company Portland

Moving Day Promises for The Guard Newspaper

The interior space will be occupied by The Guard, with a hoped move by the tenth of the month. Settling in is expected to improve daily publication, reduce press delays, and allow readers a better paper served sooner in the evening.

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Ohio Judge Divorce Ruling Sparks National Attention

The Ohio judge who ruled cigarette habit as grounds for divorce has drawn wide notice. Letters from Montana, Idaho, and beyond describe wives’ troubles with smoking husbands and raise questions about citizenship requirements. The Anaconda Standard notes the case involved a wife who said her husband rose at night to smoke. A cigarette fiend is bad by day, but worse when he gets up at night. The piece also comments on Foraker and oil trust critiques, then pivots to human behavior and theater tastes, ending with lumber industry trends and advice to builders to act now before prices rise.

Ohio Montana Idaho Standard Oil Company Mr. Foraker Foraker Iack

Arkansas farms rise in value and curious notes from elsewhere

The piece notes Arkansas farmland jumping from 2 to 100 dollars an acre in fifteen years signaling prosperity. It wryly observes rising dyspepsia despite cookbooks, mentions Bingo Oklahoma claiming the world’s biggest man Seckonsite at 696 pounds, and Kentucky feuding Bowlings and Bushes amid national concerns and a busy country.

Arkansas Bingo, Okla Seckonsite

Reform talk fails to organize political party

Despite reformers efforts the political party remains unorganized with ongoing rascal element noted in the discussion.

Leavenworth Origins and 1906 Election Rumors

A fragmented clipping mentions export crop value at 100 million dollars for the year, cites H. M. Moore as Leavenworth’s oldest resident and founder, recalls a 1856 lynching, and claims Bryan and Taft will both win the presidential election with unverified confessions and rumors about stolen letters and Hearst.

Bryan Taft

Dreyfus of the American army and city notes

Column reflects on Colonel Stewart, Senator Rayner, and public matters. It discusses the burning of black churches, public attention, and critiques of societal issues. Mentions 26 Broadway as a feared business address and the Down-and-Out Club’s growing membership. Notes Eugene building permits rising and crowded public schools.

Colonel Stewart Dreyfus Army Board Senator Rayner

Campaign notes show Hawaii delegates row and Prohibition mascot change

The Honolulu report cites a bitter racial quarrel over Hawaiian delegates to Congress. Prohibitionists adopt the camel as their mascot replacing fountain and rising sun insignia.

Honolulu Congress Prohibitionists National Committee Prohibition Party

Farmer Mortgage Claim Praises Salve Worth More Than Gold

W A Floyd of Rural Route 2 Em pire Georgia declares Buecklen's Armes Salve cured two severe sores on his hand and leg. He would mortgage the farm to obtain it and says the remedy is worth more than a gold mine, selling for 25 cents at W A Kuywendall's drug store.

Empire W. A. Floyd

Medford Couple Dr Seeley in the City

Dr. Bert Seeley and his wife from Medford are visiting the city, adding to local social activity and drawing attention from residents and reporters.

Bert. Seeley Medford The City

Cottage Grove Local Items Of Interest

Cottage Grove items report on a reckless driving case, a drunkenness plea, and a teen companion. A Black Minorca hen sets records for size and yield. Charles Cochran leads a new local band. Nobby Clark weds in Eugene and heads to Bohemia mines. Henry DeWald injured. two hold-up men in Eugene. A. D. Owens donates lumber for district fair. sewer work advances. A J Armstrong takes charge of Grove gallery.

Ne Ulely Mainstre Arrose Green Plioher Tle Job Recorder Young Bol Clay L. F. Wooley Cottagy OG Charles 8. Cochran Nobby” Clark Cottage Grove Bohemia Eugene Henry DeWald Canyonville DeWald A. D. Owens Owens Fair Association A. J. Armstrong Lakeview Grove Gourley Oregon

Banker Osburn Run Down By Automobile

F. W. Osburn cashier of the Eugene Loan and Savings Bank was knocked down by a car on Willamette street near the Hampton store while riding a bicycle. The car driven by Miss May Van Winkle and with passengers lost control and struck him. he suffered scratches and bruises but no broken bones. He was taken home for treatment and Dr. Kuykendall attended him. the driver fainted but was not blamed.

Daily Guard F. W. Osburn Eugene Loan & Savings Bank Willamette Street Hampton Store May van Winkle J. M. van Winkle Elmer Sweaney Lizzie Knox Eighth Street Miss van Winkle Mr. Osburn Dr. Kuykendall

Kodol Indigestion Relief Ad

A promotion for Kodol promising quick relief from mild to severe indigestion and nervous dyspepsia. Advises taking a little while to see relief and to purchase from druggists.

Attorney Geo A Pipes Returns From Pleasure Trip

Attorney Geo A Pipes has returned from a pleasure trip to San Francisco where he visited friends and attended a few social engagements before resuming his professional duties.

Geo. A. Pipes San France

Harrisburg notes of general interest in Oregon

Local items report a Harrisburg fire largely contained by residents after a defective flue caused substantial property loss. Articles note residents’ actions, nearby visits, and a tragic drowning on the Willamette River near the city as James F. Nixon disappeared after attempting to rescue his raft-bound wagon and horses.

Harrisburg Wyatt Albany McMeehen Poind MaAton Clare Smith L. H. Hurlburt George McCulloch Halsey Tena Roach Portland CC. F. White Asa Branstetter J. McMahon Frank Hay Jerry Ay R. C. White James F. Nixon Willamette River Warton Nixon

Married in Tower of Big Courthouse

A notable Marion county couple Charles F Ogelaebee and Mise Edith E Allphin wed yesterday afternoon one hundred feet above the earth in Linn county’s temple of justice in the courthouse tower Justice of the Peace L L Swan presided Attendants witnessed as the big bell chimed five marking the first wedding bell in the tower’s history Albany Herald reports this unique ceremony.

Linn County Temple of Justice Charles F. Ogelaebee Marion County Lebanon Justice of the Peace L. L. Swan Albany Herald

Cycle Sam Orders an Immense Painting

New York reports a leading firm of scenic artists has been contracted by the United States government to create a colossal cyclorama for the Alaska Yukon and Pacific exhibition in Seattle next year. The work covers 26,000 square feet of canvas showing Alaska mountain scenery with minor views of Crater Lake Grand Canyon and Yellowstone. funded by a national appropriation to promote natural wonders.

New York United States Seattle Alaska Bealdes Crater Lake Oregon Grand Canyon Colorado Yellowstone National Park

New Vocal Teacher at the University

Miss Eva Stinson elected as teacher of voice culture at the University of Oregon cannot accept the post and will remain in New York. Grace Campbell of Portland will take the position. she is a dramatic soprano praised by critics and recommended by Mrs. Walter Reed. She will be in her studio at the university from Monday through Friday of next week for student consultations.

Eva Stinson University of Oregon M. Glen New York Grace Campbell Portland Walter Reed Reed Eugene

Doan's Kidney Pills Promised Cure for Kidney Troubles

Look to Doan's Kidney Pills for relief from kidney trouble affecting all ages. Mrs. J A McKinney of Eugene Oregon reports backache and irregular kidney function improving after use, with full symptom resolution. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets the product nationwide at 50 cents a box. Remember the name Doan's.

Dean Eugene J. A. McKinney Lawrence Street Eugene, Or Foster-Milburn Co Buffalow York United States Doan

Chicago Wants Gotham Pitcher at Any Price

New York reports that Charles W. Murphy owner of the Chicago National League club offered 50000 for Christy Mathewson, the Giants star, but John T Brush and John McGraw rejected the bid. The disclosure follows a private communication via a trusted intermediary connected to both clubs.

Chicago Gotham New York Charles W. Murphy Christy” Mathewson Giants John T. Brush John McGraw Murphy Brush McGraw

Two Ax Billy Clerks Resign for California Move

Miss Nancy Pollock and Miss Letha Honig resign from clerical posts at Ax Billy department store after several years of service and plan to relocate to Califor nian.

Nancy Pollock Letha Honig Ax Billy Department Californian

Banana Cream Dessert Recipe Recommendation

A reader suggests a banana cream dessert using five bananas five teaspoons sugar one cup sweet cream and a ten cent package of Jell O dissolved in hot water. Mold and chill then garnish with candied cherries whipped cream or pudding sauce. Jell O is sold by grocers at ten cents per package.

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