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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1909

Page

9

Government postal clerks and exam plans announced

The article notes starting salaries of 800 dollars yearly increasing to 1200 with an upcoming nationwide exam for postal clerks letter carriers and other federal positions. About 50 000 appointments are expected this year as openings attract men over 18. For full instructions readers may contact the Bureau of Instruction 1002 Hamlin. The Royal Neighbors of Donna host a Halloween social with a 50 cent box supper and cobweb themed tickets. Roger Jones left for Lake Crystal Minnesota after a year here buying a lot and paying for it and will return in the spring his father hoping he stays to care for stock through winter.

Uncle Sam Bureau of Instruction Hamlin Roger Jones Lake Crystal Minn Roger

Springfield Boost Meeting Draws Big Support for Advertising Fund

Springfield boosters led by Tom Richardson and John Hartog praised the city at a Saturday night gathering in Eugene. Speakers included Mayor Peery and Eugene leaders, with subscriptions pledged to a permanent booster fund totaling around 750 dollars yearly, aiming for much more. The event also noted football practices and a scheduled game with Junction City, as team members prepare for winter events.

Springfield Tom Richardson Portland John H. Hartog Eugene Richardson Hartog John Kestley Commercial Club Peery H. W. Thompson Eugene Commercial Club D. A. Paine J. W Shumate Emerald Heights Co M M. Peery A. J. Perkin Charles Rivett J. W. Machen Springfield Planing Mill Company H. E. Rice Junction City

Planning to Set Out Peach Orchard Near Springfield

Clark and Washburne plan a 25 acre peach orchard this winter across the river from Geo Dorris place above Springfield. It will take 2700 peach trees with varieties possibly Alberta Foster or Crawford. Estimated profit is about 5 per tree after a few years, with young trees costing up to 200.

Great Explosion of Dynamite

A four thousand pound dynamite blast on a hillside near Natron shattered rock and shook Springfield. Workmen drilled on both sides of the mountain for a month, wiring detonation that cleared the river view and railroad right of way, sending a towering cloud of rock and dust aloft while windows rattled in nearby towns.

Natron Springfield Pleasant Hill Eugene

Roads in Springfield Area Worsening from Rain Damage

Liverymen and farmers report deteriorating roads out of Springfield due to limited rain. The Goshen to Lowell route already badly cut up and freighting is hampered as only about six freighters can pass in either direction.

Springfield Goshen Lowell

Sprigfeld High School Football Team News

Fragmented notice mentions Sprigfeld High School and a football team. Includes garbled directions and household remedy details with no clear event or outcome. Named entities are limited and the readable text provides no verifiable facts beyond school and activity.

Lunch counter opens in Springfield opposite Rivett block

A new lunch counter opens in the Castee building across from the Rivett block. The proprietor, a newcomer from Arizona, runs a rooming house in connection and has fitted up an attractive counter. His prior experience in this line is expected to draw patrons.

Springfield Arizona

Railroad ties moving to Natron signal progress

Thirteen carloads of ties have arrived at Netz this week, signaling early progress on the new railroad line. The standard 90 pound steel rails will be laid, with additional ties already stored for future use. North-Kelly supplied a large shipment for the project.

Tlea Netz Horth- Kelly

Finger Amputation At Dr Barr Pollard Office Near Pleasant Hill

Louis West a farmer near Pleasant Hill had a finger amputated just below the first joint after contact with a circular saw at the office of Dr Barr and Pollard. He was working near wood cutting equipment when his finger was mangled. The High school basket social Friday netted about 52 dollars, over 40 of which was cleared, paying debts and leaving some in the treasury. Three hundred head of horses were moved up Thursday for the railroad project and blasting is ongoing with powder houses along the route.

Louis West Pleasant Hill Barr & Pollard Marton Natron Bnt Eugene Methodiste Thurston South A

Special Invitation to Motivers for School Shoes Deal

Special invitation to buyers with children to find affordable school shoes. Highlights boys and girls iron clad options with price points around $1.45 to $1.50 and sizes for children. Department store advertorial tone with promotional language.

Engagement Postponed and Shoe Sale News Finalized

The Eugene ladies societies postpone their joint meeting until further notice while many plan to attend the Banner Boot and Shoe Specials at Dodge Department Store. The sales promote cut prices on shoes, touted as a major bargain event in Eugene.

Eugene Dodge Non

Local farmers exhibit standout Willamette corn at guard office

H L Carter and J B E Kenerly of Leaburg bring samples to the guard office showing yellow corn by Kenerly and white corn by Carter. Both ears are hard and well matured. Kenerly credits better cultivation in the Willamette valley for the improved quality and yield.

H. L. Carter J. BE. Kenerly Leaburg Middle West Kenerly Carter Neid Konerly Willamatte Valley

Pleasant 11 resident named K P Williams at The Guard offices

K P Williams of Pleasant 11 is listed as caller at The Guard offices today.

K.P. Williams Pleasant 11

Personal Notes Show City Busy With Visitors

Eugene residents and visitors populate the daily scene with distant trips and local calls. Numerous individuals travel from Portland, Cottage Grove, Junction City, and Albany, while others visit family in Eugene, returning from trips to Seattle and Roseburg.

Eugene News Byte on Local Residents and Visitors

Ravium registered at the Imperial hotel. Reverend A. Stillman, formerly of Eugene, now in Salem, attends Congregational Association meetings. Geo H Kelly, Jack Kelly, and Captain Zimmerman just returned from a hunting trip on the Umpqua in Douglas county. Callender EM Olmstead and F C Rangeman arrived from Fordland Missouri to make the city home. Mr and Mrs Wesley Slocum left after visiting WP Moree in Eugene for Sibley Ohio. Mrs WL McKinney, Mr 68 Dillard and Mrs WW Oman went to Albany for a district Degree of Honor convention. Reverend EF Clarence Oakley, formerly of Eugene, now at Oregon City, attends the state meeting. A L Dixon of Heath Kelly Lumber Co left for Centralia Washington to join lumbermen’s associations. J J Hughes and wife visiting Eugene briefly. Jack playing in the administration band at the expestion Ne. the wife to stay in Portland for winter.

Daily Guard Tom Hichardson Portland RK. KR. Poppleton J. Kirby Mapleton Ralph Weet Jonetson City S. F. Wooley Cottage Grove C.F Heuston Junction Eugene JK. Johnson Vida Mike Walker Jan Hawes Junction City Mra J. J. Nicolle Mra. K. A. Bean Seattle G. W. Gorrell Oakland Oscar Gorrell EO. Wattla Utah Construction Company Natron A Mapleto HF McDonough Mitchell Neb J. F. Hickey Robert Booth Salem KR. A. Booth O. C. Wright Rosebure Oregon State Convention of Baptists CH Harkholder Crouch Yoncalla Springfield J. HM. Starr Monroe E. R. Cummings Albany A. Berfling J. S. Magtadry F. M. Eaton P Sf Eaton A. KR. Eaton Watertown Wic I. J. Koupal Mary Abele Dayton Norman Voonhenling Ohio L. Cartme Idaho Kelly Marrleburg Moree Cave Sibley McKinney Dillard Oman Clarence Oakley Heath-Kelly Lumber Co Centralia Wash Lumbermen's Associations of Oregon Washington Maha

Ludford Family Heads to San Francisco for Portela Festival

Fred Ludford and his family depart in the morning for San Francisco to attend the Portela festival. They will then travel to San Jose to visit Mr. Ludford’s brother, whom he has not seen for more than twenty years.

Fred Ludford San Francisco San Jose Mr. Ludford

Wheeler arrives in Eugene after noon train

T. C. Wheeler, cashier of the Pint National Bank of Cottage Grove, arrived in Eugene on the afternoon train today, meeting local officials and posing for observers at the station.

T. C. Wheeler Pint National Bank of

Allen's Foot Ease Promises Instant Comfort for Feet

Allen's Foot-Fase powder relieves painful, numb feet and ingrowing nails and instantly eases corns. It claims to make tight shoes feel easy and cures sweating, calluses, and tired feet. Sold by druggists for 25 cents plus stamps. trial package free. Address Allen & East Street, LeRoy, NY.

Allen Stampa Addreas Allen & Oltsted LeRoy

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