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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1908
Page
4
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In Eugene, the high school faculty launch a campaign against cigarette smoking and tobacco use, arguing it harms intellect and health and should be banned in schools. They urge stricter rules in high schools while acknowledging more latitude in colleges, stressing moral and physical formation of students.
The Portland Taylor Street Church marked its sixtieth anniversary with Rev James H Wilbur, known as Father Wilber, cited as founder. The piece recalls Portland’s growth from a fishing outpost to a city with Oregon City and Salem as the capital, and old wages and lumber costs from the era.
Washington December 15 The American Institute of Architects opens its most notable meeting and exhibition with a reception featuring remarks by Secretary Root and ambassadors from England France Italy Japan and others The event marks the inauguration of the St Gaudens memorial exhibition seen as the foundation for a permanent tribute to the sculptor The institute gathers leading architects and artists amid discussions on public service and government building expenditure.
The Northeastern Telephone Company properties rights and franchise in Portland and nine other Maine cities will be sold at public auction tomorrow under foreclosure. The upset price is listed at 275000 dollars. Berlin reports dispatch of 150 paintings and 0 drawings from German museums aboard the Kaiser Friedrich der Grosse for display at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art starting January 4. The collection features Lenbach Kaulbach Thomas Liebemann and Rudolph von Hoffman works.
London reports from trusted sources say the royal family's physician fears the king's serious condition. The king is delegating many government duties to the Prince of Wales as shown by his actions today.
Pendleton Oregon on December 15 reports that local women have collected 1800 of a 2000 goal for a library. Funds come from tag sales and membership fees and receipts from tag sales are expected to reach 200.
William McDonough a pay clerk on the battleship Missouri now aboard the prison ship Manila at Mare Island faces trial for desertion. He resigned to visit his sweetheart in San Francisco after dropping iron sights in Amoy and was arrested before reaching the gang plank. He has strong eastern connections.
The revenue service court martial convened in Port Townsend today to hear charges against Bootewain William Griep of the cutter Thetis for absence from duty without leave. The Thetis arrived from the Arctic Ocean three days ago.
Emma Goldman described as queen of anarchists and Ben Reitman escorted to the train under a promise not to return. Arrested for attempting to hold an unlawful meeting, they faced $5000 bonds, then released to depart the city for Vancouver, British Columbia.
San Francisco dispatch reports a scheduled conference starting tomorrow among Southern Pacific and Santa Fe traffic officers and California shippers. Shippers protest threatened transcontinental rate hikes and seek radical changes while not expecting the east westbound tariff to resume on schedule.
New York December 15 Taft selected as honorary national chairman at a meeting of the Women s Department of the National Civic Federation Mrs Horace Brock of Philadelphia elected chairman.
Incoherent OCR fragment discusses a syrup aiding digestion. Mentions liver and bowels, non-nauseating, mild and gentle effect. References standard pills and traditional remedies, with unclear branding and dosing details.
660 acre tract offered by Indian Valley Realty Co. Six miles from town on RK FPD with 100 acres cultivated and a $1000 residence plus improvements. Spring water and creek supply for house and barns, 44 acres priced at $5000 cash. Write for details.
A partial list from La Grande Investment Co shows multiple houses and farms for sale in La Grande area. Listings include 1 to 18 rooms with features such as baths, pantries, wells or water shares, fruit trees, barns, acres of land, and prices from 450 to 5400 dollars. The firm invites inquiries for buyers by noting easy payment options and down payments.
Newlin Book and Stationery Co promotes phonographs as popular gifts with a fine line of hundreds of desirable records available for the holiday season.
The note hints at a new product line featuring Ki style or brand elements. It mentions beauty and a famous Ki line, suggesting a launch or promotion, with emphasis on aesthetics and brand recognition.
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