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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1909
Page
4
The La Grande Evening Observer announces subscription rates and deadlines for daily and weekly editions, advertising rates, and local notices. It references Francis J. Heney’s government pay and debates over Taft Roosevelt opinions, upcoming Fourth of July plans, and political figures including Senator Chamberlain and Governor Benson.
Fragmentary passage notes shifts in appointing a Jacksonville inn agent Peter Applegate to replace O V Galloway. Includes brief mentions of representatives Tones and Howler with Governor Eaton on a draft bill related to a classroom reform and Monmouth term ending.
The Oregon senate, in a morning session at Olympia, refused to amend the criminal code regarding mature cigarettes. Arguments cited interstate commerce and appeals to Portland Tobacco dealers. Senator Alien urged for survivors of aged smokers. Booth and Gravee supported, but the cigarette measure failed.
Principal Chapman spearheads La Grande booster club formation at a high school assembly. Richardson urges letters to promote relocation to the Pacific Northwest with rail and travel incentives. Mixed in are sale items and local consignments.
The Baptist church meetings deepen as verse mornings and events draw attention. A rent work is being done and the congregation expects great shines of God this week. At 7:30 o clock tonight Mr Ratlew will speak on the individual the crew de Faith of the Conqueror. The service invites all to come despite distress debt and discontent.
The La Grande flouring mill plans to resume a 12 hour shift tomorrow after a month idle period. $3000 was spent on improvements and repairs and the mill will be equipped with new lines ready to boost output. The Union mill will be remodeled similarly and Island City mill crews report near complete installation of machinery with work progressing satisfactorily.
The article recalls a farewell luncheon where the president praised the Cabinet and the “Tennis cabinet” for their service. He singled out Garfie ld as the most useful minister at the cabinet table and reflected on work done with the group during his administration. An advertisement for Rings Lite Liver Pills follows.
Attractive wheat and fruit farm offered for sale in Oregon. Owner cites a legitimate reason and invites inquiries to Box 765 La Grande Oregon for details and a fair price.
A local resident from Cavynneville Ind testifies Chamberlain's Cough Medicine meets the needs of croup and child coughs without opioids or strong drugs. The testimonial claims it is pleasant and effective and notes availability at all good retailers.
Ward Higeing of Sheesa Monganine accuses Cynpeniem of creating a despotic government and urges the faithful to stiffen the insurgent movement. The goal is to defeat Cannot and secure the speakership in the upcoming special session next month.
Wrande Over Muse New York March 1 band masters nationwide discuss fitting airs for the Inaugural parade passing Taft's revelving stand Selections range from On the Banks of the Wabash to Dixtle one suggests Swevel hearts to honor Taft and wife another favors Honey Boy as Taft smile tribute
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