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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1909
Page
4
The Eugene Weekly Guard announces subscription rates at 1.50 per year in advance with 3.0u at year end. Published every Thursday from Eugene Oregon. Authorized agents include J L Clark Drury and others. Postmasters can receipt subscriptions.
A Washington conference between employers and the AFL committee on industrial education advocates teaching mechanics principles in public schools. The aim is to train all around mechanics to meet employer needs, with recommendations to be submitted to the AFL for potential legislation approval.
Interstate Commerce Commissioner Lane notes foreign funds would invest in American railroad stocks if government supervision guaranteed backing by railroad property. The Detroit News argues rail securities should be safe and valuable, urging government oversight of issue value and urging U S money to flow into railroads instead of seeking Europe.
An examination to fill ranger vacancies in 149 national forests across 21 states and territories including Alaska will be held today and tomorrow at forest supervisors’ headquarters. About 500 appointments are expected. The test emphasizes practical field knowledge and offers enhanced chances for applicants with education. Entry age is 21 to 40, with good character and health.
A state debate over religious instruction in public schools and colleges is criticized as harmful yet valued for morality. The Oregon railroad commission will soon issue a uniform livestock contract order, eliminating problematic clauses and proving Oregon a pioneer in the nation.
The Eugene municipal electric plant machinery arrived at Springfield in two carloads for delivery on successive Fridays. Poor road conditions from Springfield to Walterville delay river transport until roads dry next spring. The project faces canal completion and Booth Kelly injunction salt possibly delaying progress. The shipment includes two large water wheels two dynamos each 30 000 pounds and required fixtures for a complete power plant.
W. C. Shortridge of a Cottage Grove mill has secured an order from the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad for all ties he can supply before January 1. He aims to produce at least 25,000 ties, to be floated via Coast Fork to Latham and shipped to Grand Junction, Colorado. Shortridge sawing roughly 15,000 feet of lumber daily, hauled to Latham by wagon for eastern shipment.
Testimony from local residents in Eugene praising Dean's Kidney Pills for weak kidneys back ache and fatigue. Mrs W D Wood of 485 West Eleventh Street reports relief after using the remedy obtained at DeLano's drug store with family use also cited. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole U S agents remind readers to remember the name Dean's.
Special to Dally Guard Albany Oct 23 Eugene High and Albany Al vo Club played to a scoreless first half then Albany Alvo Club scored twice in the second period but failed on both kicks while Eugene added no points final 10 to 6 in Albany football action
Married at 6 p.m. October 21, 1900 at the residence of Daniel H. M. Trimble officiating Rev. D. H. M. Trimble. The bride Ida Vanarman and groom Homer A. Taylor, both popular young people of Eugene.
A nostalgic piece extols all kinds of babies, praises one's own and condemns neighbors. It links childhood innocence to happiness, warns gently about child care, and ends with an advertisement for Preventies candy cold cure tablets for feverish children.
Hedrick Wilson of Curry county has been pardoned by Governor Benson and returned to civilian life after a life sentence for the killing of Aaron Foster roughly nine years ago. He is believed to have found work near Salem. G. Nettie arrived back this afternoon from a trip north.
Advertises Mother Gray's Sweet Powder for Children claiming to relieve cold feverishness constipation teething trouble and stomach upset. Promises a trial package mailed to mothers who write to Allen C Olmsted Le Roy New York and warns against substitutes.
The sermon by Charles T. Russell discusses the Holy Spirit as a seal unto the day of deliverance, urging consecrated believers to endure tribulation, maintain close fellowship with God, and trust in divine providence while awaiting the resurrection and the millennial kingdom. It emphasizes Jewels of faith, the Father’s care, and the need for steadfast obedience and sacrifice.
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