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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1909
Page
4
La Grande Evening Observer edited by Currye Brothers lists subscription prices including daily and weekly rates, in advance payments, and yearly options. It also outlines mailing details, editorial policy on signed articles, advertising rates for display and local notices, and condolence resolutions pricing.
A jittery reader notes whispered moves to curtail initiative and referendum, draft a new constitution, and submit it to voters after four years. The piece cites recall attempts and fear of tampering with the law, while predicting heated public reaction amid local political turmoil and faded party loyalties.
Truant Officer Faulk rounds up two youths amid a lively game of Sookey, noting that children are not always to blame for absences as parents may face punishment under compulsory school laws.
The circuit court case against George Palmer Lumber on damages of 26,000 proceeds after Monday to post a lengthy session. Attorneys argue, jurors retire amid dense motions as the plaintiff, injured while employed by the company, sues for injuries from a truck accident.
A Paterson, New Jersey report notes A TOT BATH ROK, A C Stubling, of the United Bleottle Garment Co. of Port Tod, visits La Grande guest R W Lowen. The robe includes tiny elovivie wires claimed to induce sweat quickly while the sleeper wears it, with alleged curative uses for rheumatism and related conditions.
A group of railway workers including conductors and engineers considered joining a strike at a Southern Pacific event. Officials reported a formal discussion about labor actions and possible union involvement amid a stalled wage and condition dispute at a Sumter area yard.
Plans show Gold Hill selecting a site for a sizable theater project. Officials expect major cultural events and increased local commerce as construction proceeds this year.
Leaders from Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist and Christian churches discuss uniting city youth into joint meetings at Alatednes, with monthly or quarterly gatherings. Delegates of Baptist and Christian churches plan a joint session as part of the movement.
Mr and Mrs Bred Holmes returned by Monday train from a week in Wallowa. Miss Kathleen Thotais visited Ambler with family Saturday. Albert Hunter and wife and son traveled to Wallowa Saturday, returning Monday afternoon. Frank Divs was moved to the hospital yesterday. Mrs Dinvis injured at work at the mill causing work stoppage as machinery is being repaired. millwright from Moliver detained at the mill.
Charles F. Hinckley named administrator of the estate of Wallace Hinckley in Oregon. The probate order directs all creditors to present claims within a specified period at Teluensot, Oregon, by February.
Fragmentary text discusses a deepening topic on ostropvtity and the study of diseases. It mentions a person named Mate bee al det dl and a Deed TNA to portion nivel. The passage references medical anatomy and physiology, and a founder who stressed the importance of bone disease treatment.
The piece explains the term disturbance in bone structure as the foundation of anatomy and disease. It notes that disruption extends beyond bones to nerves, ligaments, tendons, blood vessels, muscles, and other tissues.
Lou A. Wright, once arrested and brought from Idaho for an alleged Moffat saloon robbery, was freed by District Attorney Phelps. An accomplice named Spotte is also mentioned, with evidence judged insufficient to prove Wright’s participation.
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