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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1910
Page
12
An Atlanta based advertisement claims old sores stem from blood impurities and touts a botanical remedy that purifies circulation to heal ulcers. The copy asserts external treatments fail without blood cleansing and offers a book on boils and ulcers to interested readers.
Horses show strong gains in value as the Live Stock Journal notes a US herd of 31 million, valued at 4.5 billion dollars, with prices for draft horses reaching 240 to 500 dollars. The rise is driven by railways and machinery, while autos rise to 225,000 units worldwide valued at 235 billion dollars. horse breeding remains key. Better highways with 3 to 4 percent grades are advised to enable heavier loads.
An enthusiastic farmer’s wife advocates turning manure into compost to feed roses peonies and other perennials. The article explains building a compost heap with poultry droppings and plant refuse, weekly wash-water, and proper layering and aeration for a year until mature.
The notes describe road grade as percentages and vertical rise per distance, noting that a 1 percent grade yields 1 foot up per 100 feet traveled, and a 10 percent grade yields 10 feet per 100 feet. It also mentions horse power limits, stating a 1000 pound pull on level ground versus 810 pounds on a 1-in-50 incline, and a 528 foot rise per mile.
The 1910 Rogue River pear shipment to Chicago earned 2.55 per box for the first carload from Grante Paes with daily shipments of three cars. Inter State Fair shows a Denver show Sept 3 to 17 with a novel five day poultry contest offering premiums for hens laying meat eggs. The plan groups 2,000 hens in ten coops to lay eggs while roosters are excluded. Sworn poultry interest spans the United States as part of the big exhibit.
The Harvester won two heats of a 2 06 trot in 2.04 and 2.03 at Cleveland Ohio, marking the two fastest heats by a stallion and matching the stallion trotting record set by Cheseeun at Brighton Beach in 1902. He also set a new five year old trotting stallion mark in the second heat, with a large lead over Sonoma Girl Wilkes Heart and Oro. If he had pushed the stretch, he could have eclipsed Crescens' 2.02% Columbus record from 1902, the all time trotting mark.
Guidance on dairy farming emphasizes clean stables, dust control, and good milking practices. It urges attendants to maintain fresh air, sun, clean garments and hands, and proper cooling of milking utensils to improve milk yield and profit.
Vernon and Earl Parsons report that major fires in Lane county areas have damaged mainly underbrush and small trees. They note few large trees destroyed, despite some winds, and fires burning slowly around Crow Panther and near Marcola. Abe Bangs takes a clothing department job at S. H. Friendly's after years at Brownsville Woolen Mill.
Eugene timber men express mixed views on forest fires in Lane County. They say green timber suffered little, mainly old burns and slash areas, with some damage near Wendling and along Calapooya side. Many support stricter annual undergrowth clearance and better funding for enforcement, arguing the fires may spur improved forestry laws and policy.
Coburg residents learned Wednesday that Mrs. Will See died suddenly in Portland after years of heart trouble. She lived in Coburg until about 14 years ago before moving with her husband to Portland, where she resided until her death at about age 61. Her brother Mr. Ward and Mrs. Chapoulka were notified, and Ward traveled to attend the funeral.
Salem Aug 24 A hearing set for 10 o clock tomorrow in Circuit Court before Judge William Galloway to decide if the corrupt practices act pamphlet may include an assembly argument filed by George W. Joseph. State Printer Duniway and Secretary of State face objections over publication. Clarke and Baker protest alleged misstatements and violations of the direct primary law while Dunnolway counters as state printer candidate.
A 1909 testimonial reaffirms Doan's Kidney Pills as effective for backache and kidney disorders. Mrs. W. D. Wood of Chambers says the remedy relieved lame back and fatigue and recommends it to others. Sold by Feaster Milburn Co. in Buffalo, price 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
Oregon express rates will drop immediately after an agreement with the railroad commission. Wells Fargo schedules will set new rates at an average 84 percent of current charges, with sliding scale cuts ranging from none to one dollar. J D Ludlow and C W Stockton traveled from New York to finalize the accord after a suspension request was granted.
East Thirteenth street crosswalks taken up to lay pipe are in bad condition and dangerous for night pedestrians, with the worst spots on the east side of Perry street.
In Cheyenne Wyoming August 27 Colonel Roosevelt greeted by Governor Brooks Senator Warren and Senator Borah. A parade featuring Western life figures preceded his lunch with officials before a large crowd at the fairgrounds. Roosevelt praised Western virtues and Remington bronze gifts from his Rough Rider era.
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