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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1908
Page
4
A newspaper page contains unsigned articles and notices with editorial praise for a governor, discussion of petition efforts on Upton county division, and a note that Howl River is making a political fight this year. The ad rates and policy statements accompany reflections on governance and public discourse.
The passage urges reverence for law to pervade schools seminaries colleges and primers. It calls for sermons in pulpits and laws in legislative halls and courts, framing law as a political religion. It laments diverse people sacrificing constantly to uphold this ideal.
World’s Auto Trade editor from Luverne Switzerland notes European manufacturers and dealers face weak demand and rising stocks of 1907 models. He cites a bicycle era parallel, predicting price reductions and a shift in market conditions as U S production advantages and cheap American motors press competition, with the trade moving toward drastic consolidation.
The Union city council acts to regulate the sale of quer and related evils in line with voters Instructions from the recent election. The piece notes grape juice demand, industry prospects on the coast, and a Hughes Taft nomination speculation ahead of the convention.
At a regular term the Union County Oregon county court opens probate proceedings for Margaret Given toen with guardian B Le Gitwet. The court considers selling a portion of the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 9 township 49 range 498 to fund support for the insane ward. The description covers real estate to be potentially sold to cover expenses.
The court orders sale of Maggie Given true name Margaret Given heirs and next of kin listed, to benefit the estate. Notice directs appearance at Union county courthouse in La Grande Oregon on a March date to show cause why license to sell should be granted. Publication in Granite Evening Observer is required weekly for four weeks.
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