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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
4
In Lewiston a secluded 60 year old rancher dies in his cabin as distant pioneer life is painted. The Spokesman-Review notes how remote wanderers endure winters, memories and isolation, with the lone dog guarding the cabin after the smoke signals the end.
A letter argues against The Oregonian's claim that dry and wet towns cannot both be good, citing North Carolina examples where major cities voted dry. The writer condemns the Oregonian's rhetoric as a fallacy and notes economic motivations behind prohibition, while contrasting Southern town vitality with dry trends.
A clipped note titled Tragedies of the Hill describes another sad incident on the hill. Details remain sparse as the item notes a tragedy without naming individuals or locations.
Reports from July in London describe Australian and New Zealand ports preparing lavish entertainments for the American fleet, drawing mixed reaction. British papers condemn the expense, while German observers see strategic potential in a Pacific alignment and naval capacity shaping future power balance.
The 276 mile Marblehead to New York yacht race runs tomorrow from Marblehead harbor at 16 o'clock. Heaton Trophy crew led by Tanke E Tal Fetut and Heaton Yacht Club set a fast pace as boats race to Newport and Martleheed with last year's time of 46 minutes and 35 seconds for a gull competition.
A marriage license was issued this morning for Charles Jackson Baldwin and Florence Berth Doeshacer. The couple, residents near Imbler, were married yesterday afternoon by Rev. Beemann.
London officials announced no championship awarded this year after a protest over scoring methods. Germany's Reinhardt won the 100 meter backstroke heat. Sweden's Nilsson led the middle distance javelin. England’s Larner won the 10 mile walk. Sweden's Lemming topped the discus throw. England's tug of war beat the United States but US protested British heavy boots, prompting criticism as Greece and Germany withdrew amid rain and small attendance.
In Tacoma on the curve near Larchment station two outbound and inbound electric cars collided. Motorman J M McElroy had both legs crushed and is not expected to recover. Most injured are Tacoma residents. one man from Oreburg is reported as dead or dying.
A battered report describes Adolph Jules, a Tallan suspect, traveling toward Bear Wil with intent to obtain liquor at Merrivice. Local authorities pursue and plan to capture the fugitive before nightfall as efforts intensify to end the manhunt.
Parle reports on July 7 that Princess de Sagan and Anna Oauld offer St Marias estate for sale for a quarter million. Abe plans to repete all holdings in Prince to free up funds, then buy half of the ancestral de Stpana estate on the German frontier to restore it and live there.
The annual event features the night blooming cereal owned by Misa Pauline Lederle. It will be on display tonight and promises a rare spectacle as the flower blooms once a year for a brief period.
The circuit court summons James Dick as plaintiff against Ella Dick defendant. Ella Dick must answer by July 24 1908 or court will grant divorce and alimony. Publication ordered by Judge T H Crawford, La Grande Weekly Observer, with notices dating June 12 1908 and June 10 1998. Eugene Ashwill attorney for plaintiff. Also ad for a man and wife seeking ranch work at 748 Fifth St.
The article argues that essential body elements come from the vegetable kingdom and that nature provides nutrients and tonics to restore health. It highlights Dr Pierce and the Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic and alterative, praising blood making, digestion, and liver support, with emphasis on non alcohol and patent-free ingredients.
A brief note by Mrs. M. Sumber, Notre Dame, Ind., claims a home treatment cures muscular and joint pains, sciatica, lumbago, backache, and neuralgia by removing uric acid and purifying blood, promising proof if asked.
It claims kidneys regulate blood and that weakness causes heart stomach and liver trouble. Foley's Kidney Cure is described as strengthening the kidneys and restoring health, with testimonials like Peter Frey of Woodruff Pa who supposedly recovered after three bottles. Two sizes 60c and 1.00 are offered by A. T. Hill, Druggist.
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