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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1908
Page
4
A fragment lists advertising rates per line and column and includes editorial opinions urging a county fair worthy of the community. It mentions strides toward a Grande county fair, a celebratory tent, past festival costs, and a call for coordinated militia training and youth programs.
Fragmentary report outlines Independence League prep for a national convention with supporters of Hearst and Bryan. There is mention of a rule to refer revolution resolutions to conservatives without reading, and plans to discuss endorsements and seating at the meeting.
The Yadrew of the Rapti Missionary Society will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mr. A. A. Couch of North to Grange to discuss ongoing work and arrangements.
Inspector William Troonze Gaord reports a free mill delivery service starting Saturday morning with two carriers initially in Pendleton, expanding as the route proves viable. Deliveries depart at 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM or 12:40 PM with two weekly collections, under mapped boundaries from Jackson and W avenue to Oak Street and Adams, including new east and west lanes.
Corndral Frank B. Barker of the Third Infantry confessed to murdering Ira Newinger whose body was found on a lonely road near Med IOA Lake. Barker initially denied guilt but confessed after questioning, saying a quarrel led to him striking with a gas pipe. he denied stealing seventy two dollars. Police are transporting him for further questioning.
A Pembieton man, attorney at law, known as Pruitt, disappeared after leaving for a party with intent to return. He was last seen Tuesday at the depot saying farewell to a Chinaman contact. his wife was away with her mother at a Nat resort. Relatives report growing unease as no word has come since. The situation has unsettled his colleagues and local officials.
Fragments discuss alcohol use in sick patients at London hospitals, noting a low frequency of prescription and a 7.9 percent death rate among such inpatients. The text also advertises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets with claims of cures and wide support from medical figures, urging readers to request postal information and mail offers.
Notice is given of intention to make final proof to establish claim in land in La Grande Oregon before register and receiver August 34 1908. Claimant names listed: Mike LePage Mary Wilson Blanco Stamey Mcintyre all of La Grande. Also an advertisement seeks Ford automobile sales representative in Union county with earnings potential.
La Grange theater opens September 18 with The Royal Chef, starring Charles Th. Hanford and a slate of comedians, drum acts, and comic operas. Booking lists include San Francia Open Company on September 24 and a sequence of plays through next spring.
The article discusses the Democratic platform’s stance on trusts and tariffs. It argues that unlawful trusts should be restrained by strong measures, and praises removing trust advantages to restore competition while avoiding plant destruction. It notes past prosperity and the need to address market concentration.
Notice is given that Charles Hansen of Oregon will attempt to prove up final settlement on land described as NE 14 etc in section 34 township 4 south range 34 west. The hearing is before the register at La Grande on August 17, 1968. Witnesses listed: Andrew J. Sullivan J B Ayres Peter Fivanson John B Robertson of Barkey Oregon. C Bramwell Register.
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