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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
4
Publication details from La Grande paper show CAREEY BROTHERS editors and proprietors and United Press Telegraph Service. It lists daily and weekly rates, subscription prices, and advert rates including display ads, local notices, condolences and cards per line. It notes caution about nom de plume articles and reader submissions and editor discretion for signed pieces.
The county court enforces weed removal laws after 10 days notice. Road supervisors circulate notices to owners allowing obnoxious species such as Canada thistle and white mustard. Cities face fines from 50 to 500 dollars if weed destruction is neglected, with La Grange also informed.
A rural report notes unusually scanty moisture in Baker Section. some crops show promise while others near failure. Farmers fear reduced boll yields and hay shortages driven by low rainfall, with alfalfa and clover affected. expectations hinge on fall rainfall and hay prices.
A damaged report recounts farmers urging no rain to protect wheat quality. Pendleton tribe members and Gerardiog A. LL Knight voiced concerns about harvest timing and potential harm from wet weather. They warn rain could reduce grade No 1 and overall yield.
Pitcher Concannon, among the best in the Inland Empire League, will join Bates for the rest of the season. He travels this week and is set to debut Sunday against Baker, boosting defense and offense for Bates.
Fans wonder when the Inland Empire baseball season will end as La Grande and Walla Walla battle for the lead. Pendleton reports suggest the race may settle between these two clubs while other results keep the standings in flux.
Dallas prepares to host the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks convention with grand lodge sessions starting Tuesday. The event promises parades, balls, fireworks, banquets, and a grand parade expected to attract thousands, possibly setting a record.
The article describes the 1906 Democratic nomination process with Bryan named as America’s great Commoner. It notes debates over platform planks including polygamy, speaker reactions, and delegate tardiness. International commentary from London papers and messages of congratulations from Minnesota and Iowa are cited.
St Paul Minnesota July 10 Nearly 100000 will be spent in entertaining the 60000 Shriners and Imperial Council nobles who attend the 28th annual Easton como event. Visitors already arrive, with influx to rise when special trains begin arriving. Disportation work completed and main streets blaze with color from railway station to the auditorium.
Pendleton on July 14 lost a league game to Walls Walls after a early lead. The contest opened a four game series with Garden City paving rivals. Final score reported as 9 to 0 with uncertain details due to damaged text.
The Cunard liner Lusitania arrived at Quarantine at 2:27 this morning after completing the transatlantic crossing from Liverpool in four days 19 hours 54 minutes. The voyage beat her previous record by a notable margin and surpassed the former fastest crossing by a Gay's runner noted in earlier timing.
A. Mc Crary of San Francisco receives the first Medal of Honor issued by the government to volunteers who stayed in the army of the Philippines after their terms ended. The medal is part of a program funded with five thousand dollars to recognize continued service.
Wanted at corner Binth and Penn for family of three. Apply at Anthony residence.
Notice states Union county Oregon warrants issued over seven years prior to July 1 1908 will be paid if presented within 60 days from July 1 1908 otherwise cancelled. Included are several named warrants and amounts with witnesses listed. Also notices publication of final timber and stone proof by Harry J Hockenberry in La Grande with witnesses named and date set for September 1908.
Land Office at La Grande Oregon announces OSCAR B COOLITHR of La trapte Union county Oregon filed a claim on June 25 for the W Y SW and SR Mm SW with a certificate number 079 for final proof to establish preemption entry. The notice directs appearance before the register and receiver of the U S land office at Stance Oregon on the 6th day of a specified month.
Public land sale notice from the La Grand Oregon Land Office dated June 50 1908 lists an isolated tract to be offered to the highest bidder at 8 oclock am the 22nd day of August. The land described in township and range appears as Nayee Wy See 56 728 with other details and a statement that adverse claimants must file objections before the sale date.
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