The Daily and Weekly Guard publication details
The Eugene Oregon based newspaper, The Guard, publishes weekly on Thursdays with a Gunscription price of 1.50 per year in advance and 2.00 thereafter. It is entered as second class matter at the Eugene post office. Authorized agents Creswell ZJ L. Clark Colture Geo A Drury handle subscriptions and business for The Guard Printing Co. Address remittances to Eugene Oregon. THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19%
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Eugene, Oregon
Creswell
ZJ. L. Clark
Colture
Geo. A. Drury
Guard Printing CO
Eugene
Oregon
Weekly Guard Subscribers Tie-In Offer Ends Oct 1907
Publishers announce price rise for the St. Louis Re public and offer a final incentive through October 1, 1907. One year prepaid at $1.50 buys both the Weekly Guard and the Semi Weekly Republic, with continued inclusion of Oregon Agriculturist and American Farmer. The Weekly Guard greatly expanded in size, and publishers urge prompt remittances to sustain quality amid rising paper costs.
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St. Louis
Republic
Oregon Agriculturist
American Farmer
Guard
Oregon
Portland
Charles H. Fisher
Demands of business will not panic markets
A Boise Statesman review of England’s finance notes money is tight for ordinary uses, speculators lose to trade and industry, the stock market suffers, yet overall business remains hopeful. It warns only speculative strain could trigger bank help and wider distress, but finds no such danger now and expects growth once speculation cools.
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England
Boise Statesman
Speculation easing as trade and industry expected to prosper
A historical excerpt notes that speculation has unsettled finances but is fading with no serious harm. It observes improving conditions, predicting continued prosperity for trade and industries. It mentions Pesitetins as overconditioned and free from embarrassing financial pressures, aiding a stable outlook.
Siuslaw Railroad Drive Needs Immediate Action
The Siuslaw railroad movement seeks restart after a strong start with $40,000 pledged. Locals along potential routes will aid, a board of directors should be elected, and a small assessment levied to fund right of way and location work. If organized, financing can come from local capitalists by spring.
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Siuslaw
Tidewater
Carver
Duty of the State to Educate the Child
A public essay argues education is a state duty, asserting that every child has a right to schooling that prepares for life's duties. It condemns excluding moral and religious training from schools, warning that depriving children harms citizenship and may invite social backlash.
Eugene Guard backs dual public works plan
The Eugene Guard supports pursuing both the electric line to Portland and the Siuslaw project, arguing subscriptions totaling 129000 are affordable for the town. It notes a $500 pledge to the Siuslaw road and urges broader participation, criticizing the tendency of some property owners to shift burdens while enjoying others’ benefits.
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Portland
Eugene Ot Ralee
Guard
Stuslaw Road
Eugene- Portland
Eugene
Electric line debate hinges on Eugene enterprise and delays
The article argues that local apathy and slow action doomed the Carver road while Corvallis Alsen drew approval. It contends $60,000 would pour in 24 hours if Eugene showed proper initiative and that building Portland bound electric rail would greatly benefit the city and county. failure would cause no harm. It warns history may repeat itself if the new project is not pursued with vigor.
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Siuslaw
Portland
Eugene
Carver
Corvallis
Attack on Oregon initiative and referendum validity
The Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph Company attacks Oregon's initiative and referendum amendment and related laws as unconstitutional. The challenge was filed in Portland circuit court with an appeal possible to the U S Supreme Court, raising questions about direct legislation by the people. The article notes discontent among some supporters and critics, implying that court rulings could impact self-government and the legitimacy of popular rule.
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Oregon
United States
Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph Company
Portland
Supreme Court of the United States
Linn
Marion
Lane County Fair Next Year Should Be Held Near Eugene
The Roseburg district fair, closed Saturday, was the association’s most successful yet and will yield a handsome profit. Oregon’s growing population allows Lane and other large counties to host successful fairs, suggesting next fall near Eugene. The group should buy nearby grounds and make the fair a permanent institution to spur agricultural advances and stock breeding.
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Roseburg
Oregon
Lane
Eugene
Interurban Lines and Their Effect on Life in Illinois
Raymond in the Chicago Tribune reports on a 400 mile two day journey tracing the electric interurban trolley system across Illinois. He notes a new social, commercial and political influence as luxury cars, rapid city trains and trolley sleepers reshape travel and commerce between towns.
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Raymond
Chicago Tribune
Illinois
Interurban electric lines to transform regional transport
The interurban trolley system expands rapidly, linking city and country as freight and passenger traffic move from steam rail to electric lines powered from distant stations. Illinois already shows hundreds of miles of track with more under construction, while New England, Ohio, and Indiana develop dense networks enabling through travel to major cities. The rise of interurban lines is seen as shaping future local business, with steam railways focusing on through routes. Eugene and Eastern backs this shift and seeks to gauge its impact on local travel and commerce.
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America
West
Illinois
New England
Ohio
Indiana
Wheeling
West Virginia
Chicago
St. Louis
Rairoads
Peoria
Eugene
Eugene & Eastern
Interurban Electric Traffic Sparks Willamette Growth
In Lane county readers learn from Raymond’s Chicago Tribune account how electric interurban lines boost city growth. Indianapolis city centers show dense traction networks, with 6,000,000 passengers estimated, while steam rail rivals lose some business yet overall gain new traffic.
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Raymond
Chicago Tribune
Lane County
Willamette Valley
Indianapolis
Indiana Metropolie
Chicago
Calicago
Des Moines
Salt Lake City
Indiana
In- Hacapoella
Indianapollia
Peck
Press Bureau Against Municipal Ownership Exposed
Circular from the M O Publishing Bureau urges newspapers to publish free material opposing municipal ownership of water and light plants. It cites free Bangs writings and free distribution via the American Press Association. The Guard rejected the offer. many papers will refuse, but some may publish.
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American Press Association
John Kendrick Bangs
M. O
Arthur H. Grant
Nassau Street
New York City
Guard
Why Eugene-Sluslaw railroad should be built now
The piece argues to abandon Carver’s reluctance and form a permanent Eugene line with stock pledged, noting leadership by capable men, the need to boost Lane county’s prosperity, and independence. It urges faith in Greater Eugene, public improvements, and strong municipal government, while dismissing sensational anecdotes and distractions.
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Lane County
Eugene- Portland
Willamette Valley
Greater
Eugene
Navy to adopt selection style for captains
Commentary argues a Navy shake-up may extend promotion by selection to captains, mirroring army practice that has soured many officers. The remark implies a broad career structure change and potential tension over merit based advancement.
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Navy
Washington paper censures ease of travel for lawmakers
A Washington paper faults its peers for noting a sharp drop in congressional travel to the capital after the anti pass law. It argues travel perks were cut, yet editors complain about the need to report such inconvenient facts and the burden on those who must forgo free rides.
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Washington
Hull wary of Philippine self rule despite timber stake
Congressman Hull of Iowa opposes granting Philippine self government, citing opposition to reforms but admits a timber investment sting in the islands may color his stance. A Russian prince at a Moscow zemstvo congress claimed reforms were unnecessary as the revolution had ended, a view the congress endorsed.
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Congressman Hull
Lowa
Zemstvo
Moscow
Searchers After a Perfect Life plan in Chicago
In Chicago forty people join a group called Searchers After a Perfect Life and claim they are not living perfectly. Judge Lantis resumes duties after vacation, seemingly recovered from nervous strain. The dowager empress of China reorganizes her cabinet for a lengthy rule. The Cortelyou boom sits quiet, following Mark Hanna’s footsteps while hoping for success.
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Chicago
China
Cortelyou
Mark Hanna
Detroit bid for nature faking medal cat telegraph plea
Detroit makes a bid for a nature faking medal after a cat in a locked telegraph office taps the wire seeking help. Nevada considers population needs and weighs annexing Arizona to boost numbers.
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Detroit
The Way to Shadowtown and The Man Who Loves a Baby
A pair of items from the Detroit Free Press reflecting sentimental verse and child centered themes. The first piece envisions a ferry to Shadowtown with nightfall imagery and quiet domestic tones. The second celebrates the man who loves a baby, praising steadfast optimism and strength in adversity.
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Detroit
A Tunepul Wade On a Cold December Night
A Portland bank scene unfolds as a hobo with pockets of gold and a gray-haired youngster on a tandem wheel hurries through a cold night. The blithe tune sets a stark contrast to the bitter air as a train beckons. Jacksonville Post.
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Dixie
Portland
Jacksonville Post
Dispute Over Wages Shuts Down Florence Mill
A dispute over wages caused several sawmill workers to quit Wednesday morning and part of the mill to close. The planing department remains active, with wharf storage nearly full of lumber as the mill likely stays idle for a couple of weeks. The company plans to resume soon per bookkeeper D M Kemp.
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William Kyle & Sons’ Cannery
Coos Bay
Hard Lumber and Navigation Company
Mapleton
Oakland
Oregon & California Lumber Company
Dillard
Florence
North Fork
Gertrude Schreuders
Alder Ridge
Grace Smith
Front
Washington
William Kyle& Sons
Misa Gertrude Hamble
Misa Mamie Spire
Helen Gurney
D. M. Kemp
Obituary notices from Junction City area in 1907
September 14 1907 at the home of his parents two miles south of Junction City died of diphtheria Elmer Casey aged 12 funeral held Sunday with interment in the Catholic cemetery south of Eugene Friday September 13 1907 at Coburg infant son of Mr and Mrs John Dennison aged 2 months 10 days
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Junction City
Elmer Casey
Eugene
Coburg
John Dennison
Lost Valley news notes threshing and hunting reports
Sept 14 Lost Valley special correspondent notes threshing finished with machinery housed a week ago. Bridge crew frames big timbers, some facing and boring remain. Mrs N Roney and Mrs W H Fenton visit, E A Wagner and Bernice Williams hunt Winberry headwaters report one deer, too dry for bellet. Mrs J M Keeney visits Mohawk, B K Williams leads hunters to lakes, Dr F M Day in crowd. Uncle Dan Hunsacker visiting. shortage of help evident. Misty Hollow.
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Lost Valley
Mra
N. Roney
W. H. Fenton
E. A. Wagner
Bernice Williams
Winberry Creek
J. M. Keeney
B. KE. Williams
F. M. Day
Dan Hunsacker
Hoppleking
Misty Hollow
Thurston ThMS Special Correspondence Thrifted to Fall Work
Thurston precinct has been busy after threshing season with wood cutting hauling and preparing for fall tasks. The first Sunday in September saw reduced church offerings due to workload while hop picking finished and pruning and pruning dryer operations ramp up for prune harvest. A frost warning touched some areas but caused no major damage. local ads promote Hickory Bark Cough Remedy from Salem offering guarantee and money back through Hull's Red Cross Drug Store.
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Thurston
Hickory Bark Cough Remedy Co
Salem
Oregon
Hull
Red Crows Drug Store
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