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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1909
Page
4
Local newspaper details subscription prices and terms, editorial policy against nom de plume writings, and advertising rate structure. It notes post office filing as second class and invites signed contributions with discretionary editor review. Public notices are charged per line with specific rates for local notices and condolence resolutions.
A fragmented verse leaves a speaker narrating farewell wishes to friends love foe God child Earth mother and a prayer that a handful of dust be turned into a flower through faith and memory. The tone hints at a reflective farewell and enduring affection.
Princville joins several cities in enacting stringent laws banning tobacco sales to minors. Citizens note a decline in youth tobacco use as municipalities push tougher regulations while debates over public school funding and local development continue.
As the overland train era nears, Conductors Brakemen Engineers and Firemen plan to move up several ranks. Older staff in the city begin deducing which men will be valued with the arrival of the new trains creating more positions. Two promotions are noted as imminent.
The city weighs candidates for the main line run with F Mytenger and K Wiser favored as conductors and Vaunson Frank Jackson and Pete Blever in contention for engineer posts. Several others may be promoted if these decline. No exact train start date is set, but officials expect adherence to the original schedule.
Nicholas Yianniodopulos applied for naturalization papers in Union County revealing a trend of young Greeks leaving Greece before 18 to avoid military service. The matter has long intrigued clerks when observing the surge in naturalization filings this morning.
Community watch group urges action to curb local issues and support Illinois growth through citizen involvement and public safety programs.
Mine Mildred Haseltine of Baker City opens an art studio at 810 Main Avenue offering watercolor painting and china painting. She brings a strong reputation as an artist in this field.
A minor cleric’s single action resonates widely as listeners imitate and amplify the effect, shaping local discourse and behavior beyond the initial act. The phenomenon illustrates how small leadership moves can catalyze broader social shifts and motivate others to follow suit.
An April Bride's number notice in Ladies' Home Journal highlights a sale at Ferguron's store. The ad emphasizes wedding related items and seasonal offerings for readers planning nuptials.
Miss Mildred Hazeltine hosts a studio at 10 Main Avenue offering china painting and water colors lessons with contact Black 951 and phone extension 329-26.
In the William Hutchinson estate the final repount was filed by J H Hutchinson after a 40 year legal process since 1893. The document shows the court’s evident satisfaction as the large tangled estate was straightened out.
The final gap on the Chicago Milwaukee Puget Sound railway between the St Paul tunnel portal in the Bitter Root mountains and Puget Sound was closed yesterday when tracklayers laid the last pikes several miles west of the Columbia River bridge.
The report notes streets turning dusty with wind sweeping through The Dalles. A water wagon was pressed into service to counter the dust, as residents anticipate spring weather and windy afternoons.
Description of stiff neck symptoms caused by rheumatism with pain on one side or back of the neck. States quick relief may be obtained by applying Chamberlin's Liniment and notes no cases requiring internal treatment among 210 observed.
Advertisement copy asserts Chamberlains Liniment eases pain from muscwar and chronic rheumatism without fever or swelling, claiming it outperforms internal treatments. Mentions availability by all good merchants.
The Board of Directors of the Joseph Warehouse Co invites sealed bids for the construction of a warehouse in Joseph Oregon. Bids must be received by March 20 1909 at 10 am with bond. Work to be completed by May 25 1909. Plans available at Caviness and Wareweller office Joseph Oregon.
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