Daily and Weekly Guard Subscriptions In Oregon
Independent paper published in Eugene Oregon lists subscription price 1.50 yearly paid in advance. Paper issued every Thursday and circulated at Eugene post office as second class matter. Local agents Creswell J L Clark Coburg George A Drury and all postmasters authorized to receive subscriptions and conduct business for The Daily and Weekly Guard.
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Eugene
Oregon
Creswell
J. L. Clark
Coburg
George A. Drury
England Needs a Hustler at the Helm Says John Bull
Poetic quip from 1909 laments Britain’s lagging progress as foreign feats impress the world. A cheerful female voice counters with cheerful suffragette reference, urging resilience and national pride despite setbacks.
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John Bull
England
State University in Oregon Growth Argument Backed
A Portland editorial argues for locating the State University in Portland due to city size, but the author contends education should stay in smaller towns. Eugene prospers as a school town with 15 000 residents, while the university shows 25 percent yearly attendance growth and high scholarship, athletics, and departments.
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Portland Oregonian
State University
Portland
Eugene
Oregon
Washington
Oregonian
Seattle
Idaho
NO MORE LIKE HARRIMAN IN AMERICAN RAILROAD POLICY
The New York World denounces Harriman era railroad leaders as public harms and calls for Taft to curb railroads. A Chicago directory notes odd city names and a playful inventory of drinks and livestock, ending with an editorial aside on public policy.
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New York World
Wall Street
Taft
Chicago
Chicago Directory Company
Guess What In The Directory Of Pompous Names
A playful directory item lists dozens of titled and common names in a crowded mix. It notes many nobles such as Kings Princes Knights Lords and Dukes alongside Johnsons and Smiths surmising a humorous Great Names clash. The text ends with an exclamatory Guess what.
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Johnsons
Aaberg
Zyzick
Joseph Buttinski
John Fit
John Soup
Peter Ladder
Anton Had
William Hadnot
Emma Kindling
F. F. Full
Progressive Policy For Eugene Promotes New Commercial Club Building
A Eugene Commercial Club meeting urged a permanent spacious home near the business district to showcase commercial life. Plan includes a grand convention hall and proximity to a new hotel, aiming to boost status as a convention city and accelerate growth toward a 25,000 population milestone in three years.
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Oregon
Eugene
Oregon Eastern
Klamath Falls
Ellis
Northwest
Appreciation of Eugene and state schools noted
The Salem Journal cites George Wharton James on Eugene in the August Arena praising how the city beautified streets and depot grounds while a banker donated park acres. It highlights the role of the State University, Salem Corvallis and Eugene benefiting from state support, and urges cities to match their revenues with development. The piece then digests social commentary on marriage, politicians, exploration claims, and public debate about Taft and Pinchot, noting two sides to every question.
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Salem Journal
George Wharton James
Pasadena
California
Eugene
State University
Corvallis
Salem
Young Bridegroom James Townsend Kills Man
McMinnville Oregon September 27 James Townsend killed Lawrence in a charivari crowd firing from his front door instantly killing Lawrence Townsend surrendered to the sheriff about midnight Townsend recently married a week ago for the second time Lawrence about 56 years old leaves a widow and 10 children several under 12 Townsend and Lawrence well known in Yamhill County with strong local feeling against the murderer alternating details of the tragedy and aftermath.
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McMinnville
James Townsend
James Lawrence
Townsend
Lawrence
Yamhill
Pleasant Hill High forms literary society led by Misa Extra Howard
Special correspondence from Pleasant Hill reports Union High School No. 1 has formed a literary society with officers including president Misa Extra Howard and vice president Faith Holdridge. Attendance up 40 percent from last year as three grades run and more may be added. Students eye University of Oregon as a goal under the Lane county plan.
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Pleasant Hill
Union High School No. 1
Misa Extra Howard
Gowden
Faith Holdridge
Ada Statzer
Ada Hayes
Claire Holdredge
University of Oregon
Lane County
Wendling Couple Wed at Eugene Methodist Parsonage
In Eugene on September 27 1908 at 7 pm E Elizabeth Lowell and Warren M Owen both of Wendling were married by Rev D H Trimble at the Methodist parsonage.
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Eugene
Methodist Parsonage
E. Elizabeth Lowell
Warren M. Owen
Wendling
D .H. Trimble
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