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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1908
Page
4
Reader guidance and advertising rates appear alongside editorial comments on politics and civic improvement. The text references subscription prices, post office distribution, and opinions on party politics with mentions of public figures and a Portland Oregonian editorial stance.
La Follette argued in Pendleton that Democrats in strongly Republican states should join Republicans to push reforms. He cited Oregon and Washington as examples where local option, direct primary, and initiative and referendum empower citizens to shape liquor laws and public policy.
The article argues against a mistaken view of the Grange as opposed to education. It contends Grange members are capable of high discussion, citing state meetings where public topics were debated with intelligence and critical knowledge. It notes the organization’s conferences feature vigorous, learned discussions.
Union edged Elgin 11 to 1 yesterday to win the tie play and dedicate the new race track with a large crowd on hand. Elgin left for La Grande last night and returns home today.
The mission at St Marys Catholic church opened yesterday morning with 8 o clock daily services and 7 30 evening services designed for Catholics and non Catholics. Attendance yesterday and today remained very high as the mission will close next Sunday night.
A fragment notes Father McDonald of Portland praising progress of the mission and its impact on the community. The terse remark reflects optimism about ongoing activities and their reception.
Nampa city council adjourned before May 1 and denied licenses to three saloons under a previously passed ordinance limiting saloons to six. The rejected applicants were Court Saloon run by E. E. Stewart Salt Lake Saloon owned by Salt Lake Brewing Company and the Commercial Bar in the Commercial Hotel.
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