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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1908
Page
4
A brief from the La Grande Evening Observer outlines subscription rates for daily and weekly editions and states third party contributions will be treated with editor discretion. It forbids printing articles under pen names and urges sign delivery of pieces to avoid dissatisfaction.
Display ad rates shown for read notices: 10c per line for initial insertion, 5c per line for each subsequent insertion. Condolences and cards of thanks priced per line. No extra details provided.
The piece outlines electoral vote totals by state with party leanings, labeling states as probable or certain for Republican or Democratic outcomes and listing uncertain states. It argues Rockefeller supports Taft, claims his public stance aims to influence the election and preserve administration policies.
The young people were in evidence Sunday night with several social events and memories to linger after Hallowe'en in La Grande. Some property damage limited to a few changed gates rigs and stables opened. Those who failed to register will be hunting for friends tomorrow.
Five prominent capitalists Scroggin Roesch West Hill and Bacon applied for a United States National Bank charter to replace the suspended Farmers and Traders Bank. The bank would have 100000 dollars in capital and a tentative organization date after a few pending transactions are settled. The application was granted by the comptroller and papers will reach local promoters in a few days.
The first high school team will play a practice match at 2 PM against all city school players. The second team will be boosted with extra players to balance the lineup and boost interest. Schools observe a vacation on election day.
Eastbound passenger train delayed at La Grande for nine hours after a box car broke loose on freight No. 23 near Bingham. Crews requested from La Grande to repair the wreck, arriving about 3:30 this morning. No injuries reported among a small group of passengers bound for La Grande.
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The basketball game planned for Saturday night at the Coliseum rink was postponed at a late hour and moved to Tuesday night. It will be an early attraction tied to the return of election news.
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