La Grande Streets Need Systematic Drainage and Repair
A local appeal argues La Grande must adopt a systematic drainage plan and street work. It cites flat terrain, recurrent mud, and lack of gutters despite available machines, urging decisive grading and upgrades rather than piecemeal paving. It also notes fruit industry concerns about outlaw growers harming the Valley’s reputation and calls for enforcing standards.
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Bussey
Woody Williams
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Fruit Industry Here in This Observer Issue
The Observer highlights the fruit industry with focus on local orchards and market activity. It mentions growers, cooperatives, and shipping centers shaping supply, prices, and regional trade dynamics.
War talk and possible Mexico conflict sparks cautious boldness
The piece contemplates a potential war with Mexico driven by large American and British investments in Mexico. It predicts guerrilla fighting, a period of clashes, and eventual American protection of Mexico, while noting education needs and the eagerness of volunteers for a skirmish.
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Spain
Dios Jice
America
England
United States
Diaz
James A. Hemenway Born in Boonville Indiana March 8 1860
James A. Hemenway a long time Indiana congressman and senator was born in Boonville Indiana on March 8, 1860. He pursued early education in common schools and began his notable political career as a representative before serving in the Senate.
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Congress
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Boonville
India
Hemenway’s Rise From Tobacco Factory to Senate
The narrative follows Hemenway who after his father’s death spent years in Iowa and Kansas then returned to work in a tobacco factory. He studied law, gained admission to the bar in 1885, became prosecuting attorney, won a 1894 congressional race, served in the House until 1905, and then was elected to the U S Senate to replace Charles W. Fairbanks with a term ending in 1908.
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Iowa
Kansas
Congress
United States Senate
Charles W. Fairbanks
Senate
Record of Global University Enrollment and Demographics
The article details winter session enrollment at 64,822, up from 62,407, with historical context showing growth from 4,000 ten years ago and 21,000 three decades ago. It breaks down fields of study, notes rising female enrollment including 2,448 women mainly Germans, Russians, and Americans, and lists distribution across history philology philosophy medicine law and sciences.
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Paris
Ustry Degrees Reported Across Fields
A brief list notes graduates with 38 in law 7 in theology and 5 in pharmacy highlighting professional tracks and fields of study.
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Ustry
Jay Gould’s Granddaughter Traced to Adam
The passage traces the lineage of Jay Gould’s granddaughter back to Adam, highlighting a notable genealogical claim linked to early American industrial prominence. The account frames it within a broader pedigree discussion and respect for historic genealogy.
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Cestry
Jay Gould
Adam
Ancestry Claim Traced Deep for Mrs Gould
Topeka Capital notes Vivien Gould’s lineage extends back to the 12th century with society reporters asserting the College of Heralds is examining a claim by an eminent genealogist that her family origins are even more remote. No records exist of humanoids becoming human before the 12th century A D.
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New York Society
Lord Decies
Society
College of Heralds
England
Home remedy claim for rheumatic pains offered by Mrs Summers
Sufferers of rheumatism are urged to write for a free home treatment said to cure muscular and joint pains, sciatica, lumbago, backache, kidney pains and neuralgia. The letter promises to purge uric acid from blood and restore mobility, with proof promised at Notre Dame, Indiana.
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