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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1908

Page

2

Exemption from Taxation Declared Unconstitutional by Court

District Attorney Ivanhoe cites Wallace v Board of Equalization to state that article 3 section 9 of Oregon's constitution limits exemptions to municipal educational scientific or charitable purposes and that householders exemptions violate equal taxation. The note instructs assessors to deny exemptions and uphold constitutional restrictions.

Ivanhoe Union County Oregon Orme Wallace Ve Board of Equalization Josephine County Legislative Assembly State of Legislative Department Judicial Department

West strong for Senator La Follette in the West says Boise paper

The Boise Capital News reports a La Follette club meeting at 5 E Blaine shows strong petition signs for Wisconsin senator. West support appears broad across Oregon Washington Idaho and Minnesota with organizers in Boise Portland and Seattle predicting delegates and favorable convention momentum.

Boise Capital News la Follette Club 5. E. Blaine Wisconsin le Follette 8. E. Blaine Tank of Commerce Ccity Idaho Milwaukwe Prem Haw la Follette West A. M. Sandall Madison Milwaukee Oregon Washington South Dakota Minnesota Civally

Circulating Library Opens At Newlin Drug Company

Newlin Drug company in La Grande launches a circulating library with nearly 1000 volumes. Members pay 1.00 deposit to borrow any book for two weeks and may exchange on return with an additional 25 cents.

la Grande Newlin Drug Company

Newlin Drug Company Library Offers Low Rent Books

The store advertises a library scheme with 85 cents for a 15 cent book and a $1.60 reading option. Members incur five cent per day overdue charges after a week and may keep a book for five weeks by paying a 6 cent rental. A large selection of paperbacks is available with a five cent initial charge, and store patrons are invited to inspect the collection.

Newlin

Denatured Alcohol Offered Under New National Law

Industrial users are urged to switch to denatured grain alcohol as a substitute for wood alcohol. The article notes denatured alcohol is pure grain alcohol with small additions to deter drinking and medicinal use, asserting its superiority for heat and power. It states ready supply and prices 60¢ per quart and $1.75 per gallon.

Notice of Final Account in Oregon County Court

The Estate of D. B. May, deceased, administrator B. T. Mat files final account in Union county court. Hearing set for Tuesday March 3 at 10 a m in the courthouse at La Grande Oregon to hear objections and settle the account. Dated January 30 1908.

County Court of Oregon Union County D. B. May la Grande

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