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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1910
Page
7
A sales feature highlights a complete assortment from Wooltex LaVogue and Printzess Coats and Suits. New all wool suits are offered at 16.50 dollars, with additional coats and suits on display for potential buyers.
The Eugene Week Guard announces subscription prices of fifty dollars per year paid in advance and twenty seven dollars otherwise. The paper lists authorized receiptants J L Clark and George A Drurs to take subscriptions and handle business for The Daily and Weekly Guard. Date shown is Thursday September 29 1910.
A 1910 poem reflects on death and social judgment, contrasting the pauper grave with a wealthy, shrewd life. It critiques poverty and boasts how a clever, grasping man earns a grand tomb and town mourning, while others rest in unmarked graves.
The Portland Evening Telegram notes Multnomah county’s primaries produced 16 Senate and 60 House nominees, all pledged to Statement No 1. It laments anti assembly efforts and says many respected citizens were defeated, yet sentiment for direct election of U S senators remained strong across the state.
The message warns against shopping only by price and promotes Hart Schaffner Marx suits as the best choice. It emphasizes all wool fabrics, top tailoring, correct styles, and guaranteed satisfaction. It invites customers to visit and compare, citing suit prices from 20 to 40 dollars.
A writer argues that voters should require legislative candidates to support Statement No 1 and back only a United States Senator endorsed by general voters. He predicts growing sentiment for direct primaries and opposes electing Senators by the legislature, urging Lane County to align with this principle despite party labels.
Washington Sept 26 The commissioners report outlines key findings on U S harbor and terminal conditions. It notes terminals rival channels in importance, incomplete frontage development, railroad influence over water terminals, limited rail water integration, and poor cooperation with the federal government. It calls for coordinated harbor planning and stronger federal local-private collaboration to ease congestion and reduce transport costs.
Apathy marked the Saturday vote with likely under 25 per cent turnout. Many registered voters did not vote, and those who did often opposed substitutes for direct primaries. The piece notes rising argument against direct nominations and mocks political attitudes with a quip on life stages.
The text argues for preventing private ownership of terminal property to avoid unjust discrimination and burdens on commerce. It calls for greater practical coordination between railroads and water traffic to create an integrated national transportation system. The emphasis is on action, reform, and unified operation.
Florence and West Lane report on local schooling with Gretchen Walker hired by Bernhardt district and Fannie Colvin starting a third year in Florence Intermediate. Florence School opens with about eighty pupils and Prof Dempster as high school principal. Reports also note local travel, shipping, land surveys, a primary teacher, and a giant pumpkin seed tale from county fair.
In the Circuit Court of Lane County Oregon a motion to register the tithe of land described in Hendricks Addition to College Hill Park is brought by Cutting B Calef. The notice requires all interested parties to appear by October 7, 1910 to show cause why the application should not be granted. otherwise decree by default may be entered barring disputes. The case names Jane County Public Corporation Hermus W Hompeon county judge Henry B D Edwardes and Hugh M Price as county commissioners, John Maxwell and Jessie Peazwell as spouses, Heath Kelly Lumber Company and Alla Suhnel der among others. Attorney for Applicant TER INTER.
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