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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1906
Page
8
Sugar beet outlook reports acreage almost doubles last session and the largest in county history. Beets up with strong color vigor and thinning to begin mid next week. General manager F S Bramwell notes expected tonnage, larger than ever, with losses from road incident and a listed set of holdings by area and company.
Local notes report residents visiting relatives and friends in Island City La Grande Wallowa and Walla Walla. It notes births visits by officials and candidates Paul and Mrs Hoyt travel East for civic duties and a social at the Methodist church.
County Superintendent Bragg hosts a conference with Pendleton and Baker City leaders including City Superintendent Churchill and State Superintendent Ackerman to discuss proposed shifts in the Eastern Oregon Teachers Association district. Also noted are local residents and political campaign notes amid a restaurant ad and scattered items.
Mrs N Molitor will entertain the Kaffeer Klatch lodge at her home tomorrow afternoon inviting members to gather for the social event at the residence.
Washington May 17 The Senate reports detail Garfield's ful report sent to congress by the President about Standard Oil Company's secret rebates to railroads aimed at crushing competition. Garfield defends the standard's actions in a special letter, noting prior remarks. A testimonial claims Dr King’s New Discovery cured consumption in three Livonia Me customers. The ad promotes a throat and lung remedy with bottle free from Newurn Drug Co.
Minneapolis May 17 Norwegians here and abroad celebrate Norway's Independence Day with large meetings civic addresses patriotic music and banquets. The 1814 separation from Denmark and later union with Sweden give added significance this year as communities observe with enthusiasm.
French authorities probe a report that Catholic missionaries and native converts were massacred in Hui Province last Saturday. Verification and details remain unsettled as government inquiries continue.
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