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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1908
Page
4
The Grande Ronde Valley paper notes editors Homer and Obrien, discusses Christmas season gifts and local commerce, mentions Santa Claus appearing with a 6,000 acre irrigation project, and comments on weather and church etiquette. It reflects holiday mood, community happenings, and regional concerns.
The article notes January 1 to February 6 for a Winter Short Course by the A. C. on surveying and road construction. It describes lectures for farmers, field practice, and instruction on land surveys, drainage, and arithmetic methods for farm use.
The text notes a sudden jump in post office activity from sluggish to high volume as Christmas mail increases. It mentions carriers in the city and a week earlier business was below average for the period, signaling a rapid shift in holiday mail volume.
A fragmented excerpt discusses sending Christmas and New Year greetings by card. It mentions delivering packages and notes about Christmas messages like Merry Christmas or Happy New Year as acceptable. The tone suggests holiday correspondence and card mailing.
The Elgin Commercial club is training to conduct surveys around Dry Creek to map land around Brigin. Officials believe the plan is feasible and could survey about 4,000 acres for irrigation. The project aims to value land and unlock fruit growth potential through water development.
A San Francisco building faced vandalism with tags and crude graffiti scrawled across walls of a sacred area. Police investigated the incident and collected evidence from the scene for further inquiry.
Merril Downs of the Bayaldée Yacht Club testified on December 2 that Captain Peter cy Haing admitted the shooting of William Ann. Downs said he asked who was responsible and Haing replied We won the men, during Thornton Hainele’s trial proceeding.
Evacuation at Ciba by American troops will begin in ten days with the first transport leaving. Preparations are under way and Cubans will bid the troops farewell with mixed sentiment, hopeful that the move signals a return of home government to Cuba.
In San Francisco on December 22 Sam Langford delivered a decisive two minute finish against Jim Fiyet in a scheduled 20 round bout. Flynn was knocked down after the first blow and revived asking what happened to Mim before the bout.
The advertisement boasts purity and fresh flavor of its products. It promises good value whether buying an ounce a pound or a five pound box, inviting customers to get acquainted and enjoy the money’s worth.
I D Selder the Candy Man offers new, hand colored photographs of American scenes and Christmas greetings at The Little Shop 90¢ Main Avenue. Limited supply, call at once for the Christ mas line.
A partial inventory from La Grande Investment Co lists multiple houses and parcels with varied rooms, cellars, water shares, and outbuildings. Prices range from about 450 to 5 400 dollars, with notes on land acres and water access.
Miss Young opens a limited pupil studio at 1616 Sixth Street in the home of Mrs Harriet R McDonald with excellent preferences and personal instruction.
FE D Selder expands confectionery department with hot chicken tamales now available at E D Selder’s candy store. Enjoyers of historic tales will find these ready for order.
Otho McKersley as administrator files final account in Union County Oregon. The county court of Union County sets January 15, 1909 at 2 PM in La Grande for hearing the report and objections. Dated December 1908 at La Grande Oregon.
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