This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1909
Page
2
Oakland California based Polytechnic Business College seeks country raised youths for commercial training in Oakland and San Francisco. The college touts a strong placement record and offers low rates and homelike accommodations. An illustrated catalog is available by writing Prof. W. E. Gibson 304 Twelfth St Ogden City.
Wallowa Chieftain reports rumors of timetable adjustments in January. The Wallowa county branch may depart La Grande after No. 1 arrives, with potential 10 o clock departures and stronger connections to the east. Observers note frequent delays at Minam and improved staging after ballast and roadbed work, with possible earlier arrivals for No. 3 and faster mainline cuts to meet competition.
Sheep Inspector W H B Lytle will send letters to county sheepmen urging a poison plan to kill coyotes. Strychnine on lard and carcasses will be placed where coyotes feed. Officials estimate thousands will be killed, matching last year's 10 000 eliminación.
J F Johnson of Wallowa county announces a new national platform called American Social ism. He aims to end partisan contests during elections and promote peace. Johnson, a former populist delegate to the 1896 St Louis convention, cites the people as government and advocates home ownership and public utilities under initiative and referendum.
A wordy synopsis mentions a Western spoof Vontens Schoolmarn with fake climaxes in Montana where imaginary cowboys appear. It also notes the Woskter's Romanen drama and a bank cashier plot. Endings involve confession, redemption, and Cupid triumphs over penitentiary threats. The Tiger and Bull Fight features Mr. Ferrin in a song about aging.
In Union County Oregon the Honorable County Court appoints H M Dennett as administrator of the estate of Liza W Bennett deceased. All persons with claims must present vouchers to the administrator at his home near Elgin or to attorney R H Lloyd in Elgin within six months from the notice date. Dated December 20 1408.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.