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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1909
Page
4
Local newspaper announces subscription prices and policy details. Rates listed include daily, weekly, and yearly options with advance payments. The paper reserves right to refuse unsigned or pseudonymous submissions and requires authorship. Advertising rates and local notices are also described with per-line pricing.
The Montana law extends restitution rights to dependents, authorizes exemplary damages, and has been upheld by courts. A Fort Benton case saw a $1000 award to a wife, with the supreme court affirming. The act aims to curb professional gambling by allowing third party suits and extra damages, shaping future voter choices and policy debates.
The Mayflower anchored off Thimble Shoal Light as Admiral Sperry and the fleet arrived through the Virginia Capes. President Roosevelt and party greeted the ships on board, with salutes fired as the Connecticut led the line past the Mayflower and into the Roads. The salute praised the navy commander in chief while ships cruised at modest speeds toward the anchorage.
The text discusses voters actions versus possibilities, urging a careful campaign to protect a proposed location for Union county. It notes concern over salary changes for county officials, including raising the recorder from 800 to 900 dollars, and mentions staffing difficulties in maintaining competent personnel amid misreadings of the bill.
The Mayflower returns to Washington after a 14 month circumnavigation with Admiral Sperry reporting a successful cruise. The squadron, including the Louisiana flagship, pauses off Old Point to dock and greet awaiting families as officers receive shore leave and praise from nations for a historic voyage marked by broad international goodwill.
Cove February 22 Special A plan to form a Grange culminated in a February event led by State Organizer W R Gekeler of La Grande. A 69 member charter was filed and officers elected for Fannie Grange P of H with J K Lantz as W M and Mabel Lants as Pomona among others.
Selier, a candy maker, injured when his gloved left hand was pulled into a churned cogwheel as a gas engine failed. Thumb and fingers badly lacerated and crushed. Harvey stopped the machine and freed the hand. Amputation unlikely, but weeks of recovery ahead.
Ladies’ fashion item notice announces new belting and lace collar arrivals from The Van Duyn Co highlighting fresh accessories for refinement and style in stores.
Changed His Location. All parties wishing a first class workman to repair their watches and jewelry will find 0. M. Heacock associated with Carl Bros. at Huelat's on ground. Repairing done promptly.
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