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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1909
Page
4
La Granite paper, edited by Curry Brothers, lists subscription rates and notices. United Press Telegraph Service provided content. Local notices priced at 16 cents per line first insertion, 6 cents for subsequent. cards and condolsence lines charged per line.
A reflective piece urges scholars to use the first semester wisely and seize opportunities before examination week. It argues youth may dodge mastery but under scrutiny true learning emerges, urging disciplined study and moral effort for lifelong growth.
The house experiences a clash as a new representative's speech against Roosevelt faces restrictions, while citizens weigh the impact on federal progress. Amid political friction, Pacific Northwest development discussions and local meeting plans surface, with references to Chamberlain and others.
Fragmentary text hints at debates on civilization and progress guiding global behavior. The phrase suggests a reflection on how laws and norms govern behavior across societies. No clear event or persons identified in the readable snippet.
Fred M. Powsey traveling auditor for Equitable Savings & Loan of Portland explains the firm has hundreds of investment certificates in La Grande. The cooperative mortgage bank backs over two million dollars in first mortgages in 47 cities across Oregon Washington and Idaho. Certificates come as coupon or accumulative forms with 9 percent past earnings, and include state regulated charges. The item also notes health rumors about Secretary Benson and critiques press coverage from the Portland Journal.
A newspaper item reflects on a decorum plea urging public restraint and propriety in discourse and conduct across society. The piece frames decency as civic virtue guiding behavior in public life.
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