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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
8
In Austin Texas voters go to the polls to decide a statewide prohibition measure that would prompt a constitutional amendment for next year. The race splits along regional lines with northern areas pro and southern areas anti. If passed, the legislature would vote to place the amendment before the public.
L H Runnel says Wilcox Lumber Company new mill on Ladd creek is nearly finished and saws will start early next week. Lake is full with yellow pine logs. minor machinery work remains. Bertha Copple visits from Corvalie while lawyers Cochran camp on Wallowa river for July circuit court in Enterprise. C J Scriber is reported quite ill this week.
E. Z. Carbine shipped a carload of cherries to the tannery at Salem. Westbound passengers gathered at the depot as cherries were loaded into cars and bought them from hats for 10c each. Carbine described it as good advertising and gave away about 25 cents worth of fruit per hat.
This morning N. R. Wood on a track speeder near the tee bridge north of Perry narrowly avoided a collision with an east bound freight. He jumped clear as the load of batteries was wrecked. the engineer applied brakes but the train stopped short. Conductor W. A. Wade suffered severe cuts.
The Sherwood showed new motion pictures and illustrated songs to a full house last evening. The program featured the dramatic Dynamite Duel and the comedy The Tiresome Play with strong acting and notable facial expressions. Patrons are urged to see the show again tonight.
The lawn peral last night hosted by the ladies of the Maccabees was a complete success. Scores attended and enjoyed refreshments as Mrs. Bakers lawn glowed with Japanese lanterns and bunting, creating a beautiful scene.
District Attorney F E Ivanhoe installs a modern gramophone with a recording mechanism for commercial use. The device lets a businessperson dictate to the gramophone or typewriter, producing copies without a stenographer. Though costly, it is marketed as a time saver likely to recoup its investment.
320 acres of land for rent advertised. Contact J. Black with a phone inquiry to arrange viewing and terms.
San Francisco merchants and business leaders are already organizing a grand display for the Yukon-Pacific exhibition. The general executive committee of local commercial organizations, led by President Briggs of the state board of trade, authorizes a finance committee with one member from each body to raise funds for the exhibit.
A fierce storm on Lake Erie at Put-in-Bay disrupted the Inter-Lake regatta. The Sella II capsized and its crew were rescued after a hard battle with waves. Many boats dragged anchors as crews fought to safety.
A fragmentary notice seeks an experienced helper for a kindergarten project involving a seventy person society. The readable text hints at a historical setting and a call for skilled aid in organizing activities and education for young children. The exact details and dates are unclear.
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