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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
6
Lincoln Steffens hails Senator La Follette for ending eight years of struggle to restore self-government in Wisconsin. He credits La Follette with laws advancing the common good and says Wisconsinites now rule their state, creating a representative democracy that aims to serve all Americans.
The upper Columbia is rising at most points as data arrive from the weather bureau, with Lewiston and the Snake River towns also showing increases. However, no phenomenal floods are expected and the annual rise is likely to stay below average unless a prolonged warm spell melts mountain snow within about two weeks, according to The Dalles Chronicle.
Department of the Interior notice in La Grande Oregon on May 19 2008 announces Charles N Farrer contestant against unknown heirs of Christian Bechimard deceased regarding homestead entry 13718 for land in town 28 range 38. The heirs are summoned to appear June 25 1908 or respond with evidence. publication ordered due to no personal service. The hearing is before the register and receiver.
A sealed notice from authorities in Indianapolis confirms a printing activity restriction labeled under official order. The document cites local authorities and references the sealed status, with no further operational details available.
Summons in the Union County Oregon Circuit Court: Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company sues John Eastlack Susan Eastlack Alonzo Crane Ethel Crane Alfred W Crane and Christopher Crane for right of way in Riverside addition La Grande Union County Oregon. Court requires appearance by June 12 1908 with six weeks after first publication. Attorneys W W Cotton W A Robbins and Cochran & Cochran.
The passage notes fever and malaise at various altitudes and promotes Electric Bitters as a universal remedy against climate related illnesses and general debility. Sold under Sudrantes at the Newlin Drug Co. drug store, price 50.
Water Superintendent H C Gilman issues notice to consumers that the city will turn the water on for irrigation from 5 30 to 7 30 p m. Readable fragments indicate a temporary schedule and request to conserve.
Dr H C Parker of the Indiana School of Medicine joins the Collier's Weekly discussion asserting agreement on grafting issues. Blue Mountain Cough Syrup promises cure of cough with ingredients claimed to be effective though not pleasant to take. Red Cross Drug Store advertises the product.
Local ad lists Holst as contractor and builder offering guaranteed satisfaction and prompt estimates for minor work. Specializes in mantels and fireplaces. Contact Room No 1 at Smith Rooming House La Granda Oregon or call Red 141. Also cattle for sale: two extra fine fresh milk cows at cheap price, apply to Robert Miller on B Avenue.
Scud and Alchelle will take their compressed air cleaning machine to Union and Hot Lake for a week. They will be out of town all of next week, so potential clients should note their absence.
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