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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
4
The Oregon press reports on the final count of voter ballots with results for amendments on legislators pay state institutes judges and other measures including women’s suffrage and recall. Opinion pieces question sympathy for war victims and critique local officials while noting Portland and Whitman county court activity and city sanitation plans for a July celebration.
A fragmented article notes sympathy for saloon workers forced from Diusinee by a prohibition vote and reflects on past attitudes. It recalls earlier conditions, mentioning working men and rent losses during a period of turmoil.
A short admonition against knocking or envying neighbors and coworkers who are enjoying progress. It warns readers not to knock others, to avoid envy, grow calmly, and keep good humor for social harmony, emphasizing restraint and courtesy.
The quarterly conference of the Mormon church convenes at the tabernacle tomorrow at 10 o clock. Officiants and head church members from Salt Lake City will attend. The conference runs through Sunday with a reception on Saturday evening to accommodate attendees.
A large choir will sing at the upcoming concert drawing many church members from Union and Baker counties and beyond. Soloists will perform in the same program. The schedule includes Christian Science services and mutual improvement meetings next at 2 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. with additional church activities listed around the region.
A magazine quip notes a painter who misreads his own work, erasing errors but leaving "Cleancing and Ding" on a sign, mocking the misspellings made in haste after closing a job. The piece contrasts hurried spelling with the craft of painting and printing.
A well driller named Kochenspireer of La Grande struck water at 400 feet near North Powder. A sulfurous, cool stream pours from the earth at about 24 gallons per minute, flooding streets and inviting onlookers. Plans form to channel the water for useful use.
Notice reads Sunday school at the churches with gathering at 10 am and religious activities described in the community notice, inviting families to attend.
The Central Church of Christ lists Bible school at 9:46 a.m. with prayer and praise, Lord's Supper at 10:50 a.m., and sermon at 11 p.m. with subject Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread. Fourth sermon on The Model Prayer. Union service features Hon. L. D. Mahony as speaker in the vestry/rooms noted.
The notice outlines services at 6345 A.M.Bitle school and Epworth League events. Luther D. Mahone delivers the address on Our Next Man. Bible study, missionary classes, and weeknight lectures are listed with times and locations including Central Church and Baptist church.
The First Baptist Church at Corner Biaih and Epring outlines a 0 45 program with prayers by Dr J. BK Brewemnon, a 2 pm young people session on Missions in Mexico, and a 7 pm address by Hon. Luther D Mahone of Portland. Union officers to be chosen for six months. No evening worship. Cordial welcome.
The Spokane is due in Seattle Monday carrying about a million and a half dollars in Alaska gold from Dawson and Yukon river points. Delays are blamed on late river opening. The treasure was consigned to the malis and an additional $10,000 was sent by express.
Mixed classified items include a questionable asthma cure ad by Arnold’s Asthma Cure Co with refunds offered, a cheap runabout car for sale in repair, and a Public Land Sale notice from Grande, Oregon. The land sale entry names FP Bramwell, A A Roberts as officials with sale dated August 34 (typo) next.
A local dentist emphasizes special attention to children's teeth with expert techniques. The practice, led by Dr. De McMillan, offers patient care focused on comfort and lasting oral health.
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