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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1909
Page
4
The La Grande Evening Observer lists subscription costs for daily and weekly editions, with monthly six month and yearly advance options. It notes second-class mailing, editor discretion on unsigned articles, and advertising rates and local notices per line.
The passage presents a whimsical verse imagining a world where sorrow and melancholy vanish and people would laugh and love rightly. It contrasts social tensions with a dreamlike harmony where duty and joy align, ending with a reflective, altered line.
The long garbled article cites 1904 11 month emigration versus immigration totals from the Department of Commerce and Jador with arrivals 7581 and departures 40402 plus unknown naturalized citizens. It mentions January 1909 immigration from Austria Hungary Italy Russia Finland and Japan with varied increases and discusses normal school funding, building costs, and local street snow removal rules. It also notes political opinions on Prohibition and a shift in stance by Speaker Canton Wht.
Echo Register notes a county seat move may occur on the lower Umatilla in the near future. The decision rests with residents and property owners of Echo as the county considers its future civic center.
A man unnamed in the report was accused of stealing an expensive hat from a passenger train near La Grande last night. He was arrested by local night officers and held for action, with orders to release pending morning developments as witnesses dispersed. Private letters from the Butte mining district mention new ore strikes and upcoming development work.
The ad claims Foley's Honey and Tar will cure stubborn coughs and prevent pneumonia or consumption from neglected colds. It warns against unknown preparations and touts a genuine yellow packaged product with no opiates.
Advertisement notes Foley's Honey and Tar can refund money if it fails to cure cough or cold. States no opiates and that the genuine product comes in a yellow package. Advises to refuse substitutes.
Sunday at the churches lists Mary communion at 9 am with Sunday school at 10 am. Morning service at 11 am. Bible class at 1 30 pm. Evening service at 6 pm. Ash Wednesday service at 9 am and 7 30 pm at Upton.
The First Methodist Episcopal Church under Rector Gibbs held revival services nightly with evangelistic sermons by Rev P. Bailey and guest speakers. Activities include morning worship, Sunday school missions, prayer meetings, and Wednesday home gatherings, plus special evangelistic services continuing through next week and cordial invitations to all.
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