Oregon Deserves the Best Editorial Note
A fragment from the Morning Astorian reprints calls for continued support of two key Oregon appropriations the National Guard and the State University. It argues watchdogs overdo restraint, urging liberal funding to sustain growth, culture, and public service without financial derailment. Portland crime notes and La Grande street improvements are also touched.
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Oregon
Astorian
Focent Date
State Grange
Arete Armory
National Guard
State University
La Grande booster tale from Baker City Herald
W Ferguson La Grande book seller visits Baker City and proclaims his city is waking up. He notes booster meetings rising funds and that local businessmen will play a charity baseball game this Saturday against La Grande's pros. He predicts autos racing on Adams Avenue and says smaller towns have fewer crimes than Portland.
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la Grande
Baker City
W. Ferguson
Baker
the Herald
Adama Avenue
Hoon
Bishop Paddock Inspires Interior Diocese Visit
The Blue Mountain American notes Bishop Paddock’s visit to the eastern Oregon region, delivering twice daily sermons through Sunday to Tuesday and a Wednesday communion service. The bishop, described as strong and dedicated, completed his tour with plans to travel to Canyon City, Burns, and other interior points.
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Bishop Paddock
Sys
Lfe
Oregon
Canyon City
Burns
Mrs Temple’s Telegram at Steward Opera House
A staged piece titled Mrs Temple’s Telegram at the Steward opera house Way explores marital trust and rumor. It portrays a husband who tells a false last‑year story to avoid truth and a wife who suspectingly magnifies circumstantial evidence, driving tensions in a small town.
Mrs Temple's Telegram and a Stalled Ferris Wheel
A farce of complications centers on a false last car story and a surprising accidental meeting. A married couple observes the lesson without questioning, as a Ferris wheel incident at Earl's Court provides the backdrop for the tale.
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Parla
London
Earls Court
Electric Bitters touted as remedy for climate ailments
The advertisement claims high elevations trigger fevers while malaria rises at lower levels and promotes Electric Bitters as the universal cure for lassitude malaria jaundice fever ague debility and nervousness, offered with a guarantee at Newlin Drug Co. drug store priced 50 cents.
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Newlin Drug Co
Price Soc
Five Thousand Dollar Hotel For Sale At Three Six Oh
A 11 room hotel with hot and cold water electric lights furnished in a good location for steady roomers boarders and transients. Includes office dining room kitchen parlor two bedrooms bath upstairs and basement. Price three six zero zero and sale offered by W. J. Ransom Palmer House contact via phone Block 402.
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W. J. Ransomi
Palmer House
Morning Prayer Meetings Scheduled Across La Grande
Tomorrow at 9 o clock a series of morning cottage prayer meetings will be held citywide following the revival lead in South La Grande West La Grande and North La Grande with residents listed as hosts and leaders including Mrs Bolton Mrs Ingle Mrs Hermann Mrs Evans Mrs Williams Mrs Kirk and others.
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the Tink
South la Grande
Mra Bolton
Mrs. Ingle
Mra. Hermann
Evans
Mra. Williams
Mra
Kirk
Chamber of Horrors in Scientific American Aims to Warn
The Scientific American plans a chamber of horrors to illustrate risks of modern living. It seeks to evoke sentiment that will promote safer, more careful work habits and honesty. Some contents are best avoided for comfort.
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Scientific American
Early Rose Seed Potatoes For Sale At Gram e Ronde Cash Co
Seed potatoes marketed as true to name available from Gram e Ronde Cash Company. Listing notes early stock and sales details for interested buyers.
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Ronde Cash Company
Contest Notice In The Land Office At La Grande Oregon
The Department of the Interior announces a contest against Homestead entry No. 10153 by William H Patten for SE Section 8 Township 3 N Range 40 EWM. Frances Harris contends Patten failed to meet residency and occupancy requirements and has abandoned the land. A hearing is set for June 1, 1908 at 10 a.m. before the U S Land Office registers in La Grande Oregon. Publication is ordered due to due diligence in serving notice.
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Department of the Interior
la Grande
Oregon
United States of America
Frances Harris
William H. Patten
Homstead
Township
Range
BE. W. M
Contentee
Army
Havy
Marine Corps
United States
Spain
United States Land Office
Administrator Sale of Land in Island City Oregon
Notice that Ulysses G. Couch as administrator de bonis non will sell by private cash sale after May 19 1908 lots 6 and 6 in block 26 Sterling’s addition Island City Union County Oregon to pay legacies and expenses of administration. Sale to highest bidder. contact residence Island City or elsewhere. per court order. Ramsey Oliver attorneys. Published weekly for four weeks in Evening Observer.
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de Bonis
Melinda Wardwell
County Court
Union County
State of Oregon
Island City
Oregon
Ulysses G. Couch
Evening Observer
Divorce Arguments in Peach v Peach Heard Today
Proceedings in the John Peach versus Ella Peach divorce case were heard before Judge Crawford. Attorney Cochran & Cochran appeared for the plaintiff.
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Flear
John Peach
Ella Peach
Crawford
Attorneya Cochran
Cochran
County Republicans Central Committee Meeting Called
The county republicans central committee is called to meet in this city on Monday May 4 at 8 p.m. The purpose is to elect delegates to the state convention. J. H. Peare, Chairman.
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County Republicans Central Committee
J. H. Peare
Ice Wagon Goes On Service For Season
W. D. Grandy announces his ice wagon is in service for the season with natural or artificial ice available. Call black 671 for service details or orders.
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W. D. Grandy
Masonry Work and Fireplace Specialist Ad in La Grande
Contractor and builder Holst offers guaranteed satisfaction and quick estimates for all masonry work. Mantels and fireplaces a specialty. Located at Room No 1, Smith Rooming House, La Grande Oregon. Phone Red 141.
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Holst
Smith Rooming House
la Grande
Ore
Dr King New Life Pills Promise Gold Worth Health
A Ced View Mississippi merchant claims Dr King New Life Pills provide gold weight value to customers based on relief from constipation malaria or biliousness. The product is sold with a guarantee at Newlin Drug Co. drug store. Hear It at Davis Jordan Music Co.
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B. G. Stewart
Ced View
Miss
Dr. King
Newlin Drug Co
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Claes
Gon
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Nathan Wolff
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Minnie Chandler
J.T. Ditford
Mire Ora Davie
J. Grisdale
Albert Ager
Abe Aberson
J. WH. Andrew
J. M. Barger
H.C. Ker
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M. J. Donellan
Adam Frank
James Forsythe
A. H. Glass
J. H. Gall
Oo. L. Huff
E. H. Hubbard
D. M. Hood
James Haner
C. HE. Hawkes
William Harrison
Edward Jackson
John Kim
TwKald Kutts
Andrew Lyman
P. L. Lawrence
J. F. Moran
Fred Miller
Albert McLain
Gust Mongenson
Roy Parker
Stephen Rungish
L. & Stevenson
A.W. Blake
CL. Serages
Martin Stevenson
J. E. Stanford
FE. B. Sorey
W. M. Smith
G. E. Smith
William Shriber
the Courier
the Golden Eagle
Wiliam Williamson
M. Be, Walker
G. W. Wilson
J. B. Williama
G. M. Richey
ACME
FIR
Haisten
Adams Ave
Margaret Snow
West la Grande
J. D. Smith
Brenholts
Hill
Gilan
Mira. Fritts
Damon
North la Grande
Finley
George Ackles
Mra. Wade
Stotts
Nesto
Biggers
Chamber OF Horrors
F. C. Bramwell, Reglater
R. H. Lloyd
Ramsey & Oliver
H.C. Parker
Indiana School of Medicine
Collier's Weekly
Blue Mountain
RED Cross Drug Store
Davis-Jordan Music Co
LA Fontaine & Dozier
Lewis Building
He Wa
Fontaine & Dozier
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