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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1909
Page
4
The paper lists subscription prices for Waly and Pally with monthly and annual terms. It notes de facto policies on anonymity, inked articles, and editor discretion. Advertising rates and local notices are provided, including line-based pricing for first and subsequent insertions and condolence or thank you notices.
The Union Republican critiques Senator Tillman over alleged links to the Oregon land matter and argues the case exposes motives behind his anti corruption stance. It notes moves toward direct election of U S senators and previews tobacco tax and manufacturing issues in a broad political backdrop.
The report urges securing an appropriation to establish an experiment station in Grant County citing regional need. It notes decades of cattlemen resisting agriculture and wind impacts, with a 40 mile per hour gale that cut 700 telephones in Walla Walla this week.
Debtors and stockholders debate liability as federal actions loom. If depositors are repaid and stockholders shielded, concerns rise over forged notes and a possible grand jury true bill. Friends of Scribner push for immunity to secure funds to satisfy creditors and avoid prosecutions.
The February Scrap Book issue showcases strong articles such as Hamard the First Detective of Europe and The Women Who Are Plain. It highlights The New Florida on Henry M. Flagler, T I Seehas on Tidal Waves, hazing lore by Harry Thurston Peck, two thrillers, Outlook addition, and a Postal Savings Banks piece by John Harsen Rhoades arguing against postal savings.
Help wanted advertisement from Mrs. C F Wille seeking all kinds of sewing, plain or fancy, with contact phone Red 1663. Location listed as 1-20-11.
Jowan Detees Location mentions Pruit District MM Maorrle as Venton lows. He plans to go to Hermiston this evening for a week to seek fruitraising opportunities. If unsuccessful he will return to La Grande to inspect fruit tracts. Mr Morris is expected to become a permanent Union county citizen.
The text notes that the pleasure of after dinner cigars depends on careful handling to avoid heat and odor effects. It compares improper handling to a spoiled butter, hinting that even good cigars lose quality if mishandled. Mention of RED Cross DRUG STORE appears as a source reference.
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