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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1909
Page
4
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A 19th century reminiscence recalls Abraham Lincoln admitting he once worked as a hired laborer on a flatboat and mauling rivets. He argues that every man should have a chance, reflecting his belief in equal opportunity.
A fragmentary item from Toamo Washington dated February 4 references a sitehel carried by Abraham Lincoln during the Doughlgle debates while he traveled to and from his circuit court.
A relic satchel described as heavy wood and leather with iron girders and brass studs was presented to the Ferry museum by Frederick C. Bemian of threaty, who says his father in Springfield, Hl secured it directly from Lincoln.
The city sets the near beer ordinance to take effect on the 20th and requires applicants to file by tomorrow to obtain licenses in time. Four applications exist: Juliue Fischer Chris Wright Ernest Thorson Ulrich Lottes, with two more expected. Tax is 100 dollars per year or 50 for six months, bans minors from purchase and presence near licensed premises, and violators face 50 to 150 dollar fines or 2% jail time up to 76 days.
Seattle police probe the alleged business methods of Will Stiney, a five per cent division head of the American Nation Army, tied to a former member Joseph Reone- Oy. Investigators report Kennedy claimed visions donated by officers at headquarters and a scheme stretching to paid clergymen and stores.
Ciptily Bi known as a familiar figure at the Palace club of the Presbyterian church is long established in Union County. He notes rapid development across eastern Oregon during a lecture tour and expresses surprise at progress observed in the region.
A misread Oklahoma text hints at expectations of big crops and prosperity despite hardware shortages and deployment deaths. The piece references Okie life, February timing, and a year of uncertain outlook.
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