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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1908
Page
2
A composite of Lincoln quotes on union slavery and politics from 1862 and earlier. Highlights include his aim to save the union over slavery, and a note on refusing cabinet bargain offers during the 1860 Chicago convention.
A memorial campaign for the United States senate contends with opposition to Doug Las, highlighting political maneuvering and party alignment amid ongoing electoral efforts.
The notice promotes the upcoming staging of a popular farce with a strong cast led by ex Governorship humor and the famed Peck's Bad Boy character. It highlights lively humor and broad appeal across audiences.
A lively show titled funny hits skits and sketches from roul Ife features clever humor designed to provoke broad laughter without offense. Audiences enjoyed anticipations of big chuckles and ticklish moments that filled the venue.
A Toppenish Washington story relayed to Pendleton recounts an Indian woman who died after a protracted drunken spree and rose after half a day to warn the living that drunkards go to the gate of the fire world. She described hearing celestial music but saw no heaven, then died again. The letter from Rev George Waters to Rev E J Conner includes the account and a plea for reform among drinkers.
George Waters writes of his people suffering fatigue and disbelief about the Savior. He notes his wife is well, mentions a war cousin dying at a large church, and recalls Rev. James H. Wilbur visiting 36 years ago. He says Annie Yeamond was happy in death and signs as a faithful brother in Christ.
Percy Knapp, last year’s Oakesdale High standout sprinter and middle distance runner, joins Whitman College in Walla Walla and will be eligible for track this spring after enrolling for the current season.
Congressman Hawley of the First District comes home from Washington to register and file his petition for renomination. He faces little expected opposition in the primaries as the district leans heavily Republican and his re election appears assured if nominated.
Republican primary candidate W. F. Anderson plans to address county voters on "Pure Politica" with locations and dates to be announced. 101 W. J. Furnish remains at Pendleton hospital awaiting appendicitis operation, attended by Dr. W. G. Coley.
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