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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1909
Page
2
The notice outlines subscription rates and publishing terms for La Grande Evening Observer. It specifies daily and monthly rates, display advertisements upon application, and local reading notices priced at 10 cents per line for the first insertion and 5 cents per line for subsequent insertions, with condolence resolutions at 5 cents per line and cards of thanks at 5 cents per line.
The scene shifts from La Grande to Pocatello and Portland as women spearhead park and library efforts while flood and snow threaten communities. A Pendleton tragedy follows a dangerous river crossing, where Mrs Lars Hansen perished and her husband nearly died as a canyon torrent formed by a chinook thaw swept away their horses.
Tacoma Washington January 21 Judge M J Gordon arrested on embezzlement charges amounting to $93,000. He declined to discuss the affair, saying he is innocent, and prepared to depart for Spokane to answer the charges this afternoon.
Mrs O Leary Bee and Mrs Fred Senifke invite the newly installed officers of Bop Chapter No 18 C E 8 to an elaborate reception on Wednesday evening at 11. Tifa understools. Invitations have been issued and the event is anticipated with pleasure by Greene.
Tee, left alone for four days and nights with no food or water, was found unconscious face down by searchers. He had been in the charge of a shotgun when a terrible accident occurred, leaving him severely distressed.
In Ontario a gas drilling project reports a strong surface gas flow and water plume as crews push toward 2000 feet. Oil shows accompany the gas. investors including a Huntington capitalist have placed over 4000 dollars in the Ontario Co operative Gin & Oil line. The first well yields enough gas to satisfy local needs while plans call for 2000 more feet to reach potential oil prospects. The company aims to sink 4900 feet to hold leases unless oil appears in paying quantities.
Special discount event this week on children's underwear stamped linens table mats asbestos lined ladies sales laces and embroidery and a good line of children's hose offered by Van Duyn Co lasting Friday and Saturday only.
MisCiabls Munsey publications celebrate a February Scrap Book on sale today. It highlights Hamard the First Detective of Europe and The Unhappiest Man on Earth, with articles on The New Florida and a postal saving essay by John Harem, arguing against mandatory savings plans.
Readable lines describe young men in a southern country area, mentioning dangers, a patrol or alert system, and mentions of activities or tasks. The text is garbled with multiple misreads and lacks clear events or identifiable names.
Dr William Osler, Regius Professor of Medicine at Oxford, discusses faith as an element in healing. He notes physicians cannot claim a universal panacea and cites osteopathy as addressing patient confidence without requiring belief in its mechanism. He argues true treatment hinges on physical causes and mechanical restoration rather than mental persuasion.
The Con gressional Currency Commission from the Baners Viewpoint will be the subject of an important address this evening by Secretary F. E. Farnaworth of the Amarian Bankers' association before Buffalo area bankers.
The gathering includes the Manufacturers Association, New York State Legislature members, and notable men as they celebrate the birthday anniversary of a renowned Confederate captain, a Stonewall Jackson era figure, with regional participation and conference attendance.
The brief item notes a January update on New York waterway plans or status, with limited readable detail. No names or events are clearly identified in the fragment.
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