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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1910
Page
6
Grocery offers list various items at reduced prices, with exclusions noted. The notice states prices valid until next Saturday evening, encouraging shoppers to buy before discounts expire. Specific articles and exclusions are partially legible, but key details remain unclear.
The University of Oregon faces a large incoming freshman class and debates whether hazing is truly gone. Officials and students see hazing as outdated, with Harvard and others dropping the practice, and suggestion of a substitute like a push-ball contest may replace hazing under supervision.
A fragment notes an ambitious freshman eager for notoriety, seeking other ways to gain the limelight as the pursuit of attention drives unconventional paths. The text hints at daring or controversial methods without detailing specifics.
Warren P. Reed of Gardiner reports a fair run of fish and notes S P Co moving machinery away from the drain route along the proposed Drain line near Marsfield Times. Reed, in the city, says Chinamen are to work at the cannery and confirms railroad prospects.
A Eugene resident, Mrs Flora Drew of 252 Washington Street, praises Dean's Kidney Pills after five years of back pains and a run down system. The ad notes kidney trouble stems from uric acid and cites the Buffalo based Foster Milburn Co as US agents selling the remedy for five cents.
Indomitable will and tremendous energy are sought with Dr. Kings New Life Pills. The ad claims these regulators improve brain and body strength and are available for 25c at W. A. Kuykendall.
Bil Hayward traveled to Portland for business and to check the coming season. A long‑expected Multnomah Club game location was confirmed likely on the baseball grounds with minor fencing needed. A.R. Black also headed to Portland on business.
An advertisement asserts Dr Bell's antiseptic Gilve is effective for all skin diseases. The claim positions the product as a universal remedy with promotional language targeting readers seeking skin care solutions.
James Hayes of Junction City reports purchases for the E. Clemens Horst company at 16 cents a pound, taking 24 bales from Lenn Stevens and other consignors. The crop shows good quality, with cleaners urged to reduce leaves and twigs. Picking progress is steady across the county as growers expect fair prices.
Portland report states Dr Henry Waldo Coe remains absent, halting Stanfield projects in Umatilla County. Mechanic’s liens filed, Inland Irrigation company unsettled, and creditors seek his whereabouts. Officers hear from relatives that he may be in Japan after stops in San Francisco and Honolulu.
W. C. Hawley assembly nominee for congress from the first district is challenged by B. F. Mulkey to a joint discussion of campaign issues. Mulkey, an insurgent candidate for the Republican nomination, sent Hawley a letter inviting a debate across principal cities.
Oswego New York resident A Cooper recounts relief from a merciless cough after using Dr King’s New Discovery. The ad touts the remedy for colds, bronchitis, whooping cough, hay fever, and other lung ailments with quick relief and a guarantee, 50 cents to 1 dollar, trial bottle free.
A five month old infant of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Warthen died at their family home twelve miles southwest of Eugene on September 5 1910 from cholera infantum. The ad promotes Dr Shoops Cough Remedy noting safety for very young babies and claims it loosens dry coughs with green shrub leaves. Sold by Yerlington's Drug Store.
Washington reports commutation of Geo. D. Barnard, an employee of Butte Creek and Livestock, for perjury in the 1906 Oregon land fraud cases. His term is to expire October 1, following recommendations by Senators Chamberlain and Bourne and Oregon officials, while H. H. Hendricks served 13 months.
Eugene booster L B Clift left today for Oklahoma with a large Lane County produce display to be shown next week at the Canadian County fair at his own expense. He gathered fruit, farm crops, and photographs, planning a comprehensive Lane County exhibit though he forgot Royal Anne cherries.
Bolce Idaho Sept 4 Paul Clagstone Speaker of the House and defeated Republican gubernatorial candidate says he will contest Governor James A Brady's nomination and file charges against Brady and B F O Niel for alleged violations of the primary expense law, claiming they spent thousands during the campaign. The statement causes political sparks with leaders split on its seriousness.
The text alleges each candidate has spent between 50 000 and 75 000 in the election, while the law caps spending at 756. It asserts clear evidence that both candidates have surpassed the limit.
Washington reports big population gains in Rock Island Illinois Rochester New York Auburn New York and Oyster Bay New York. Rock Island rises to 45401 up 14356 from 31051 Rochester grows to 218149 up 55541 Auburn 324668 up 4423 and Oyster Bay 21802 up 5468, including Seacliff village.
A humorous mock ad warns of a “burglar” named bad cough that steals health. It promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a universal cure for coughs colds and chest troubles. Sold by Dillon Drug Co with prices 25c 5c and 1.00 per bottle.
R H Howard died at his Junction City residence Sunday morning at 75 years, 10 months, and 14 days from pneumonia and complications. Services were held Monday at the home with Rev T H Downs, followed by Masonic rites led by S M Yoran, then burial at Youngs Cemetery. Born December 14, 1834 in Henry county Indiana, he moved with family to Missouri and Iowa before heading to Oregon in 1853 on ox teams. He married Nancy Coffman in 1862. three children born, one died in infancy. His first wife died in 1882. in 1885 he married Mrs Fannie Nielsen, who survives with three children Walter J Howard, Scott W Howard, and Mrs H M Mull jorn.
An OCR fragment advertises Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey for coughs and colds sold by Hilton Drug Store and Dr Shoop Health Coffee as a quick substitute. It mentions Health Coffee made from toasted cereals malt and nuts and sold by Yerington's Drug Store with claims of healthful taste and quick preparation.
An old health ad promotes Dr Bell's Anti Pain to prevent blood poisoning from cuts scratches and bruises. It claims to destroy septic matter and let wounds heal with no soreness urging readers to obtain Dr Bell's.
A. D. Schaefer, contracted to install Eugene Heating and Power Co’s central plant, vanished after drawing 4000 on the project. Bondsmen United States Surety and Casualty Co. may finish the job as work stalls at about one third complete with materials on site. R. M. Pratt sought Schaefer in Portland but found no trace. dealers report no payment.
Warren N C merchant J W Hyatt proclaims Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve as the best eye remedy priced at 25 cents. Sold by Hilton Drug. Order by mail enclosed.
Former U S Senator John L Wilson publisher of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer withdraws from the Republican nomination race for United States senator to succeed Samuel H Piles in favor of Judge Thomas Burke of Seattle. He says the move aims to unite King County and Western Washington and meet party leaders and electorate desires. Wilson filed the withdrawal with the Secretary of State at Olympia.
S. L. Chapman of Massac Kentucky says Dr Bell's Antiseptic Salve cured sore hands completely. The product is sold by Hilton Drug.
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