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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1909
Page
2
A 1909 poem by George Matthews Adams laments Spain under a dreaming kinglet, contrasting onions and chores with Moorish raids and bloody battles. It portrays a monarch longing for glory while peasants endure war’s intrusion into daily life.
A tribute on Labor Day celebrates Jane Addams founder of Hull House Chicago a renowned social reformer born in Cedarville Illinois forty nine years ago. The piece notes her education at Rockford College post graduate study in Europe and leadership of Hull House as a secular nonsectarian settlement supported by lectures and public service across Chicago and the nation.
The piece argues rising independence in politics across congress states and cities, noting weaker party bosses and waning machine influence. It cites Aldrich and Taft, praises insurgent Republicans, criticizes machine politics, and foresees a nationwide shift toward genuine opposition and issue driven choice.
A correspondent condemns strict enforcement of the pure food laws, blaming a rising death rate on ptomaine poisoning and arguing the crackdown worsens the danger through rigid controls.
A writer argues that despite the pure food law mandating truthful labels, ptomaine poisoning cases have surged. He notes 15 649 US cases and 511 deaths since enforcement, contends preservatives are needed to keep perishable foods safe, and urges amending laws to allow non injurious preservatives.
Aviation enthusiasm grows from military spirit and sport inspired contests. Rheims hosts the world’s largest aeronautics carnival with prizes over twenty thousand dollars, while England promises up to fifty thousand for flights. The era may broaden commercial use and public support for aviation beyond militancy and sport.
Local pledges secure funds and right of way for a Eugene to Coast line with Elmira cost estimates of 75000 dollars and 150000 dollars to reach the Siuslaw and Coos Bay. Lane County Asset Company reports absolute assurances and calls for rapid investment to push construction forward this month. The column also notes fare increases from New England Fibre Blanket and critiques Dr Cook polar pursuits and a California poison squad plan, tying tariff impact to American consumers.
Arden Sept. 7 reports alarming rumors about RE H Harriman after a Sunday night relapse. Dr C W Lyle, his physician, calls the attack acute indigestion and says the patient is better, though Harriman remains exceedingly weak and the latest episode causes considerable anxiety.
New York reporters note former Governor Odell visiting the Harriman estate and describing the financier as a very sick man. The party at Harriman’s home includes Odell, Robert B. Gerry, Harriman’s son in law, Dr Lyle and two physicians, plus other Immediate family and several nurses. Judge Lovett directs inquiries to Dr Lyle at Arden. Marriman banking interests attend but see no significance in the meeting.
Seattle Sept 7 John F Stevens once Panama Canal engineer and now with James J Hill was elected president of the Oregon Trunk Railroad linking the Columbia River to central Oregon and on toward San Francisco.
The Guard announces a new stereotyping plant will be installed, capable of casting plates larger than a full page of the regular edition. The plant, a major expansion completed over two years, involved nearly $20,000 in machinery and type, marking a significant upgrade for the newspaper.
The note describes a up-to-date newspaper and job printing plant with nearly new machinery and type. It emphasizes suitability and specialization for the printing work required, highlighting readiness and modern equipment for the tasks at hand.
W J Eddy of Hazel Dell Lane County reported to police that a woman robbed him of 23 at the Different saloon 292 Purnside Street. He fled when attacked by a gang and reached police headquarters. Julia Shea, from a prominent family, was arrested in connection with the robbery and will stand trial Tuesday. J D Howard returns from Junction City to operate the city steam roller on Palmount streets.
The Guard urges readers to prepare for upcoming civil service exams. Positions in New York and beyond offer full pay, annual raises, and thorough training. Send inquiries to the Positions Bureau at Hamilton Building in Rochester, NY for full information and application details.
WO Deckert to build a large warehouse for T. G. Hendricks behind Nature buildings used by Yorwa's show store and FE. Schwareehild's book store. The structure will be high and measure roughly Rectuary 96 feet in dimensions.
In Monterey and Willamette valley history, citizens and Colonel Hofer offered prayers for rain, with memories of near disaster when devotion nearly turned the Willamette valley into an inland sea last summer.
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