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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1908
Page
4
The La Grande Evening Observer lists subscription prices for daily and weekly editions, details on payment in advance, and advertising rates. It notes use of United Press Telegraph Service and asks contributors to sign articles, with local notices priced per line and special charges for condolences and cards.
1908 annual report shows growth in rural delivery with 99,277 routes, 39,148 carriers, 1,672 new routes, and net 1,549 route increases. Road work covers 943,087 miles, with 35,000 miles macadam. Proposals include uniform dress for carriers and special portage rates. 1910 appropriation set at 20,246,000. Spokane offers 10,000 cash prizes for National Apple Show.
A civic notice encourages residents to vote carefully and attend school tax levy meetings, warning against letting a few uncertain votes decide an important issue and urging informed participation.
The article notes that as the legislative timetable nears the focus narrows and side remarks fade. It urges readers to recall that even small contributions aid the park fund when opportunities arise.
A remark on how appearances mislead about a four man figure and what lies beneath his hat remains hidden from view.
J M Thompson long active in the county fruit trade was brought to Hot Lake after a courtroom episode. Sheriff Childers notified asylum guards who were expected. judge Henry ordered a hearing noting Thompson may be irrational while attributing mind disturbance to liquor and cigarette use.
The Current Topic club will meet Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Fred B. Currey. A full attendance I desired.
Martin Hewnan and wife, returning to their Georgetown home, found their five year old boy trapped in a burning building. The mother fainted while the father crawled through a window to save the child before the roof collapsed.
A local farmer near Bandon aims to convert 12 acres to cranberry cultivation. The project targets expanding regional berry production and may influence area agriculture and markets.
Angue Young was kicked by a horse this morning in Bellingham. The hoof crushed the jawbone and the lower face hangs loose. He was found immobilized under the animal with practically no chance of recovery.
La Grande Oregon timber and stone claimant filed notice of intention to make final proof for land in sections 29 22 23 township 4S range 38E W M before the register and receiver in La Grande on February 6 1909. Witnesses: Joseph Santoes Clyde Santoes Aaron Murphy John Steinbeck all of La Grande.
N K West owns Commonwealth a famed Pacific Northwest racing stallion. A late afternoon telephone from Island City track said the horse shipped and collapsed during exercise in the corral. If the leg is broken or the horse dies it will be a heavy financial loss.
Notice for publication from the Department of the Interior U S Land Office at Ba Grande Oregon dated November 24 1908. It identifies claimant John W Malister and details action to secure land rights and filing requirements.
Local notice lists residents from Perry and La Grande Oregon including Harry Colwell Edward Lovely and W R King tied to Perry and La Grande within section 1 percent township CSinett.
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