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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1907

Page

5

Lincoln Birthplace Farm Centennial Dedication Planned

A Sun era article recalls Abraham Lincoln born in Hardin County Kentucky. It details the Lincoln Farm Association history, sale, and preservation efforts, with plans for a 1909 centennial dedication led by President Roosevelt and national reps at the birthplace farm.

Hardin County Kentucky Abraham Lincoln United States Lincoln Lincoln Farm Association Thomas Lincoln Ohio Indiana Abraham Court House Hodganville Commonwealth of Kentucky Collier's Weekly National Association For the Preservation Little Knoll College Point Long Island New York Roosevelt

Perfume Mix Up In City Recorder's Office

Reported by an Unseaven representative Mr Snook used his wife's sewing machine oil on a typewriter. He filled the oil can from the wrong bottle and arrived at the office with a broad chuckle only to discover the perfume bottle had been used instead of machine oil. The mishap caused mild embarrassment but no damage.

City Recorder Snook Recorder Snook Mrs. Snooks

Pancake Day Traditions Across England At Westminster School

Shrove Tuesday known as Pancake Day prompts pancakes at homes with lemon sugar. Westminster School holds a long standing custom where the cook tosses a frying pan’s pancake for a boy to catch and win a guinea from the Dean.

England Westminster School Abbey London Westminster

L. J. Rouse Dies in Portland After Long Public Service

Levi J Rouse born in Ohio in 1835 died Feb 5 in St Vincent's hospital Portland. He came to Oregon in 1886 and served as the first County school superintendent, four terms as County Clerk, and postmaster at Enterprise since 1897. A longtime Mason, his remains to be cremated in Portland and ashes returned to Enterprise for interment.

St Vincent's Hospital Portland L.J Rouse Levi J Rouse Ohio AF & A M Lodge of Enterprise Joseph Herald

Bomb Threat Frightens Count Whitte in St Petersburg

Whitte cannot sleep after a bomb was found in his home last night. He heard ticking again at four this morning but the device was hurled out before it could explode. This marks the fourth attempt on the count's life.

Scripps News Association St. Petersburg Whitte

The Value of Lent and Self examination

The piece urges Lent as a season to know oneself and assess life's direction. It contrasts living for the moment with pursuing eternity, calling Lent an opportunity to adjust course and gain lasting welfare under guidance attributed to Upton H. Gises.

Upton H. Gises

Woolen Mills Start Monday With Large Blanket Orders

The Union Woolen Mills will start Monday November 11 under new lease by Mr Wilbur. He has secured blanket orders totaling 75000 dollars, with local trade absorbing the mills output. Extra orders were refused due to limited capacity, while merchants are expected to support the capable manufacturer on the coast. Also listing a ten room furnished cottage for rent at Cor 8 and N streets.

Wilbur Union

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