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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1904
Page
2
A small, unclear notice lists monthly and advance rates with figures like 8.60 per year and 9660 per month, mentioning Bingle copy in fragmented terms. The item resembles a classifieds pricing insert with partial numbers and stray letters.
A speaker recalls opening the door to a laughing baby, the child’s plea piercing with sweetness. The poem reflects on eternity, heaven, and the plea for entrance at the outer gate, asking whether the heavenly Father will heed the heart’s cry.
In Oregon and other western states, citizens back the US Land Department in efforts to purge public land fraud. They oppose fraudsters who swindle entries and betray oaths, urging honest neighbors and steady law enforcement to secure future homes.
A brief paragraph accuses an individual of perjury and deceit, labeling them a calendarer and a liar in strong terms. The claim centers on alleged false testimony and credibility concerns without broader context.
The text discusses a newly enacted primary nomination law. It notes widespread misunderstanding and questions about motives behind support. It warns the law could empower county populations, potentially undermining traditional party blocs and shifting nominations to the people.
Imbler residents recover from too much laughter as Anna and Caddie Olson return from Perry. The Bilgin delegation won at a trap shoot while Imbler sports claimed most meat and game. Katherine Garon visits La Grande with Mr. HE Garon as Fred Palmer spends time in High. Wade Brooks and Josephine Twarling wed last Wednesday with many friends sending best wishes. Clara Myers joins Blanche Collins for Thanksgiving in Imbler, Elmer returns from Baker County, and traveling salesman Ramsey visits.
Fort Worth Texas report says a young man was shot and killed after an elopement with the daughter of J M Williams. The father and another son were involved and a chase by officers followed as McKinney and Williama families clash.
A Union County lawyer and representative toured the city en route to Walla Walla and Pasco. He praised irrigation prospects in Washington, plans to settle on arid Franklin County land, and offered to help craft broad irrigation laws for Oregon and Washington at the upcoming legislative session.
Few beautiful pieces remain from the St. Peter Guild exhibition. Prospective buyers can secure these for holiday gifts by visiting Mrs J D Slater's home.
A fourteen to eighteen pound cab bage grown in Selby County is shown at Lawrence Boraig’s grocery in Greenfield. The Cincinnati Tribune notes this is Shelby County’s largest cabbage of the year.
New firm Griffin and Hoagan of Butte Montana acquire the undertaking department from Andross and Company. The new partners bring many years of experience in the business and are already active, with Mr Griffin present and Mr Hoagan on site.
The indies of the WRC will hold their regular meeting and election of officers at the 100 F hall tomorrow Friday Dec 2 1904. They urge all members to be present.
A short tip notes that starch mixed with soapy water prevents gum from sticking to clothes. The guidance mentions Danes Lee as a name reference in a nondescript context. The takeaway favors using soapy starch to ease stain removal.
Fragmentary text describes dosing guidance with terms like doses daily and teaspoonful amounts. Mentions Cape dogs and intemper but lacks clear subject, date, or action. Further readable context needed for a precise headline and summary.
Classified note offers a 1-5 year old mare and a colt for sale or trade. Acceptable trade items include wood or potatoes. Contact Mrs. Mery Noble at phone 547 7.
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