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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1909
Page
4
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A brief poetic reflection likens human resolve to resist seductive charms to a seasoned sailor steering his vessel. The speaker notes even wise and gentle souls feel the pull yet must exercise caution to avoid folly.
The nation praises a historic world tour showcasing naval strength and urges readiness for Pacific and Atlantic fleets. The piece notes hope for future peaceful settlements, while stressing a first class navy as a deterrent and peace-maker. Special homeseekers rites begin March 1, expected to draw thousands to the coast.
The text notes 60 day measures and summer rates tied to the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition at Satie and compares its impact to the 1904 Lewis and Clark fair. It highlights the Payette Boise irrigation project as the world’s largest proposed project, praise for water’s effect in Idaho, and the expected visit of David Beccles to Baker City to discuss irrigation funding. It also mentions the Idaho legislature abolishing graft at Normal schools and hopes for a stronger, better-valued Normal diploma.
With nomination papers due soon the Logan campaign stirs little activity as incumbents K Hall and A M Paul stand as the two leading hopefuls for the mayoralty while other councilmen show no intent to run.
Judgment rendered September 1908 in favor of Bank of Commerce against W.R. Kivette and others for 24296.04 plus 2000 attorney fees. Public sale scheduled March 24, 1909 at 2 pm at the courthouse front door, La Grande, Oregon, to satisfy the decree and costs. Property includes described sections in Union and Wallowa Counties with timber rights and easements for removal of timber. Sheriff P. Chilpers signs notice in La Grande Oregon.
Washington February 23 The senate committee on post offices ordered the nomination of John Young as Portland postmaster reported favorably.
The county clerk's office grants a marriage license to Smith HH Mitchell and Chloe Burns, both residents of Cove, indicating their legal step toward marriage.
Doc Weber pleaded guilty to being disorderly and fined 15 dollars. He will satisfy the fine by labor on the streets as ordered.
Local churches announce Lent beginning Ash Wednesday with services at 10 a m and 7 30 p m daily patterns include sermons on the commandments beatitudes the Lord s Prayer and the creed Bible class Sundays at 4 15 p m bishop to visit on Low Sunday April 18 Holy Week services to be announced. St Mary s Catholic church will hold daily mass at 8 a m and Lenten devotions at 7 30 p m starting tomorrow.
Notice is given that by virtue of an execution and order of sale and decree of foreclosure issued under the seal of the Circuit Court of the state of Oregon Union County dated February 1900. Proceedings involve the sheriff executing the sale under the court’s decree and order.
The notice touts a new district east of Calgary on the main Canadian Pacific line priced at 10 per acre with a 10 year plan. It claims one crop of wheat or oats pays for the land and highlights high yields by farmers near Calgary. It urges buyers to own land rather than rent in Alberta.
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