Eugene Weekly Guard publication and subscription notice
The Eugene Weekly Guard lists editors and authorized agents for subscriptions and business in 1908. Creswell and Coburg offices are named with local agents J L Clark and George A Drury. The paper publishes Thursdays in Eugene Oregon with annual rates 1.60 prepaid and 2.00 at year end. It is entered as second class matter at the Eugene post office.
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Creswell
J. L. Clark
Coburg
George A. Drury
Eugene
Oregon
Premium Papers Offer For Weekly Guard Subscribers
The Oregon Agriculturist or American Farmer can be added free to any subscriber who pays a one year advance subscription to the Weekly Guard. A silver and kitchen set promotion is also advertised on this page. Address GUARD PRINTING COMPANY Eugene Oregon.
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Oregon Agriculturist
Weekly Guard
Address Guard Printing Company
Eugene
Oregon
Jefferson and Mr McKinney in partisan speeches
The piece critiques Henry McKinney's speech attacking Thomas Jefferson and praising Taft. It defends Jefferson’s contributions to independence, the Constitution, and westward expansion, contrasting with McKinney’s portrayal and ending with a jab at stump speeches.
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Henry M .McKinney
McKinney
Bryan
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Union
Taft
United States
Lewis and Clark
Pacific Coast
Louisiana Purchase
Lincoln
Continental Congress
Virginia
Henry McKinney
Oregon
Shakespeare
Puck
Missouri and Oregon view on initiative and referendum
The Kansas City Star supports initiative and referendum as a true right of the people and urges Missourians to vote for the pending constitutional amendments. The Oregon view acknowledges faults but believes the system generally satisfies the people and serves as a brake on legislation. The piece argues the referendum empowers citizens, not replacing representative government, and criticizes those who claim the people are not competent to decide laws.
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The
Kansas City Star
Oregon
Star
Missouri
Bryan
Taft
Guard
Newspapers as the fourth estate defending good government
The passage argues that newspapers must critically examine all three government branches while not hindering court cases. It praises press vigilance against corrupt legislation and calls for full publicity to constrain public officials, noting many papers commend Governor Hughes for staying within his remit and urging nonpartisan advocacy of good government.
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England
Hughes
Hobson a Hero of Honest Government Speech
Captain Hobson drew the largest crowd of the campaign last night with many women present. He is earnest and sincere, a thinker who believes in his ideas, advocating nonpartisan government over party motives. His daring harbor blockade plan at Santiago shows courage and conviction.
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Hobson
Santiago
Labor Problem Proposes Co operative Solutions at Shipyard
Sir C Furness proposes a council to arbitrate disputes and urges workers to accept arbitration or join profit sharing as partners, or buy the works cooperatively with union funds. Editorial notes such frankness should prompt an intelligent employer response amid industry peace talks. The piece also observes evolving political attitudes in the presidential race.
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Sir C. Furness
Chicago Record-Herald
Russia
Great Britain
Abating the white plague and notable American women
The piece notes New York City health department gains cutting tuberculosis mortality by 45 percent over fifteen years and the belief that the disease could be nearly abolished in forty years. It lists six leading women Julia Ward Howe Jane Adams Helen Keller Maude Ballington Booth Frances Folsom Cleveland and Helen Gould for their contributions and philanthropy.
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New York
Indianapolis News
Julia Ward Howe
Jane Adams
Helen Keller
Maude Ballington Booth
Frances Folsom Cleveland
Helen Gould
The
Omaha Bee
Lenox Church Barracks Press Away For Cleric Publicity
Newspaper men are barred from a Lenox Mass church as the preacher seeks publicity for himself and his church. The piece mocks reporters as mostly virtuous, while the few deemed wicked would not be saved by preaching.
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Lenox
Mass
Congress rejects parcel post proposal amid editorial debate
The Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress votes down the parcel post plan. Many editors agree the congress acted correctly unless the government aims to cripple small retailers by pitting them against large city department stores, a view held by numerous country editors.
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Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress
Congress
Postal penalty for stealing mail upto 200 dollars
The postal authorities set a 200 dollar penalty for taking mail from the office to which it does not belong and not returning it promptly. Newspapers are included in this law. The postmaster's fault offers no excuse in such cases.
Kidney Disease Remedy Ad Fact Mixed With Flimsy Claims
A fragmented vintage ad touts a kidney disease cure claiming success in Bright's Disease and other ailments. It mentions Dr Kilner and Swamp Rag, urging readers to buy bottles through Killer & Co. with dubious testimonials and locations in Dinehautou New York.
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Ito
Vaio
Prac
Miciess
Killer Re & Co
Devia
Fey
Kilner
Dinehautou
Cholera Ravages Hogs in Lane County
Cholera has struck Lane County with hog losses tallied at J. E. Nielsen nine head and F. W. Thorn’s twenty head two miles away. Hon. C. W. Washburn reports 34 head lost as the state veterinary surgeon confirms a violent cholera form. Authorities advise killing and burning infected hogs as deaths mount daily.
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Junction City
J. E
Nielson
F. W. Thorn
Women of Woodcraft Visit Creswell Circle
The Guards of Eugene Circle No. 11, Women of Woodcraft, paid a fraternal visit to Creswell Circle last Saturday evening. Initiatory work by Eugene Guards, a pretty drill, and a banquet followed. Guests from Eugene included George E. Wood, Minnie R. Frank, Rose L. Wood, Olive E. Lee, Marie Williams, Anna Standish, Margaret Adrian, Viola Welch, Mary B. Kissinger, Carrie Fuller and F. L. Snodgrass.
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Eugene
Woodcraft
Creswell
George E. Wood
Minnie R. Frank
Rose L. Wood
Olive E. Lee
Marie Williams
Anna Standish
Margaret Adrian
Viola Welch
Mary B. Kissinger
Carrie Fuller
F. L. Snodgrass
McLean and Wife Not Married At Sea Corrected
The Guard clarified that B. D. McLean and his wife were not married at sea, disproving circulating reports from years past and issuing a correction to the record regarding the couple connected to the jeweler murder case in St. John.
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McLean
Wife
B. D. McLean
Butterworth
St. John
Croom Hotel Proprietor Endorses New Discovery
Mrs Ada L Croom Vaughn Mississippi credits Dr Kings New Discovery for a severe cough and suspected consumption relief after months of illness. She reports a complete cure after using three bottles. Sold at W A Kuykendall store with a trial bottle free.
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Ada L. Croom
Croom Hotel
Vaughn
Miss
Dr. King
W. A. Kuykendall
Will of William D McLean Filed for Probate
The will of William D McLean was filed for probate late yesterday afternoon. The document notes the estate value and outlines the bequests and property distribution as recorded by the court clerk.
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William D. Mclean
Cathe and Jae Vey Lead WT Event Spotlight
WT event highlights Jae Vey and Cathe Reree dominating segments as top contenders. Organizers note strong performances from local athletes and growing spectator turnout.
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Jae Vey
Rer Ee Cathe
Today's Suggestion on Boys Garments From Ellen Stan
Ellen Stan notes little variation in boys garments with a fu dian dress variant finishing at the neck with a shield and no collar. Sailor sleeves with plaited cuffs, center front closing, and a shoulder broadening skit give comfort. Navy serge is common though washable fabrics like linen pique chambray gingham and ginglia are used. dress includes sizes two and four years and requires yardage for each.
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Charles H. Fisher
MR. McKinney
the Ideal Newspaper
Marvel
Sereet
Stipes Woodward
Clarke
Lane County
Creswell Circle
Ellen Stan
Fitland Busins Em
Tenth
Morrison
Portland
A. P. Armstrong
Jite
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