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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
6
The notice advertises a one year subscription to the Weekly for subscribers and offers silver and kitchen sets as promotions while supplies last. Address Guard Printing Co in Eugene Oregon for details and delivery.
The article argues that direct primaries increase voter turnout and democratic participation. It compares Missouri and Kansas results with 1906 party votes, noting Republican and Democratic participation rose or matched expectations, suggesting the public desires a direct ballot over the convention system. It cites Kansas’ 84 percent turnout at the August election and Missouri’s strong participation, arguing primaries attract broader engagement across parties and states.
The article debates the moral effect of secret orders and societies such as freemasonry and Odd Fellows. It argues that secrecy can harm or help based on intention, noting human tendency to speak publicly while listening less. It questions whether closed fraternities serve noble reform or mere idle social rites.
A reflection on secret societies praising their mind and heart benefits, arguing secrecy is acceptable when aims are good. It warns that bad men enter good groups and stresses home life as a test, noting jealousy and neglect erode conjugal authority. Some men blend kindness in society with vice at home.
A New Jersey case reports a woman recovering after a blood transfusion from her husband showing altered traits from the donor. The account, though argued by editors as speculative, suggests blood exchange might influence temperament tastes and even temper, urging professional investigation by biologists and psychologists.
The Chicago Daily News notes widespread use of direct primaries this year, shocking entrenched machines and ending many old-guard careers. It credits voters with clearer pre election knowledge of candidates and their stands, while avoiding loyalty tests tied to party blocks.
The citizen faces a clash between personal fitness judgments and party success. He may seek to judge a candidate but is overwhelmed by clamor from supporters and opponents, leading him to vote a straight party ticket.
The Portland Evening Telegram extols Eugene’s expansion praising its beauty, new depot, and hard surface paving. It notes abundant new buildings, a five story structure, and investor confidence. The writer credits citizenry quality and willingness to tax for public benefit as key to the town’s progress.
The American Bar Association session in Seattle cites nine thousand US homicides in the past year, noting higher rates only in Mexico and Russia. The discussion links low violence convictions to appellate delays and public leniency toward murderers, calling the legal system riddled with delays and loopholes.
Byron W. Holt notes gold depreciation fuels price rises and inflation. Annual production has doubled twice in 24 years, with world gold supply up 4.5 times since 1850 and 4% above 1900. Rising prices spur material demand. within three months a business revival is expected, possibly matching 1906 orders next year as production strains grow.
Theodore P. Shonts, railroad magnate, urges honesty and fair dealing on both sides. He says if the railroads practice fairness, the people will reciprocate. he links current troubles to lack of these two qualities.
More practical evidence that advertising pays is furnished by Caleb Powers the much touted Kentucky native who is making good as a Chautauqua attraction.
A Boston Herald style column riffs on trusts as bad for most, cites a Johnstown killer, notes Cromwell’s riches, parodies phrases, comments on fashion and brains, Nebraska preachers demands pledges, baseball politics, and Oregon pride while stressing that campaigns need votes and enthusiasm.
Geneva reports the first international congress for repressing adulteration of foods and drugs opens with the United States prominent. Dr. Harvey W. Wiley heads the U S delegation from the Department of Agriculture. He will read papers on the Food and Drug Act, preservatives in foods, and international standardization of definitions.
Oregon State Fair at Salem September 14 to 19 sees a flood of Standardbred entries forcing expanded facilities. A new 220 by 42 foot barn provides 40 stalls, each 11 feet by 12 feet, with a 17 foot central driveway. The structure adds ample ventilation and equipment for 250 Standardbreds and Thoroughbreds.
A Paying Investment John White of 38 Highland Avenue Houston Me reports relief from his annual winter cough after using Dr Kings New Discovery. He credits the remedy with banishing the cough in a few doses and notes the product is sold under guarantee at Kuykendall’s drug store with a trial bottle offered free.
Inspector W McFarland reports August building permits totaling 56 352 with new church and school projects among the major works. Permits for a two story brick at West Eighth and Olive and a three story brick on West Eighth between Olive and Charnelton are anticipated to boost September totals as the office’s five month record nears 294 000 in construction value.
An advertisement touts Texas Wonder pills as a cure guaranteed to prevent kidney disease and rheumatic trouble. It offers a two month $1 bottle, directs to C. J. Mull or mail order, and urges sending for testimonials from Dr. E. W. Hall of St. Louis at 2926 Olive Street.
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