This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1908
Page
4
The Daily Telegraph announces subscription rates for daily and weekly editions with prices for monthly six months and yearly plans. It states no public publication of anonymous articles and that signed pieces are accepted at editors discretion.
Rates listed per line: 5c for first insertion, 5c per line for subsequent insertions. Condolence resolutions priced at 5c per line. Cards of thanks offered at 5c per line. Local readers advised.
The piece argues against reliance on a single leader to mobilize labor voters. It cites Gompers, the Australian ballot, and California's direct primary as turning points. It warns that politicians may exploit the change, and emphasizes voters must assume responsibility rather than let a few dictate.
Fragmentary text hints men plan action regarding a federal building site and acreage sign up. Mentions a timely goal within a week and that Taft wouldn t have carried Union County if site location had been public before November 4.
The speaker urged concentrating energy on the irrigation project for about one day similar to presidential election efforts to secure signing of 26,900 acres without trouble.
In La Grande Oregon November 7 1908 a letter from Mr Stoddard to Fr Slater of Canyon City disputes a statement about the Farmers Traders Bank failure. It argues the issue centers on promoter capital rather than citizens deposits and cites exchange of stock between Sumpter and Canyon City banks.
An unclear, garbled excerpt suggests promoters faced scrutiny over an exchange payment and bank capital. It hints at a general explanation for differing opinions, noting discussions about the soundness of offers and a restricted view of bank interest in withdrawals.
First Methedist Episcopal Church hosts Bible school at 11 a.m. with Geo H Currey as superintendent and public worship at 11 a.m. on the topic Love. An Epworth League meeting at 7:30 p.m. covers Church Building with George H Cleaver teaching. Special music by chorus choir. Rev C E Deal pastor.
Morning sermon at Washington avenue and Sixth street on The Glorious Privilege of the Christian. Evening sermon titled The Prominent Character of the Church of Today. Choir special music. Sunday school 6:45. Brenholis superintendent. Prayer meeting Thursday 7 PM. Minister Seemann.
Central Church of Christ presents services with 9 45 a m Sunday school led by O C Fleach, 11 30 a m sermon on The Gate Investment, midweek prayer at 6 30 p m and preaching at 7 30 p m with a sermon titled Pitching Tents Toward Sodom. All are welcome to attend.
The church publishes a full day of worship events led by Rev. Upton H. Gibba. Holy communion at 9.00 has a morning service at 11.00, evening service at 5.00, and a Bible class for adults at 4.15. Sunday school starts at 10.00. attendees should bring pencils and notebooks.
Sunday services at 9 45 and 11 am led by Dr. Fred C W Parker with Sunday school superintendent Mrs Happersett 9 45 am and youth program 4 30 pm. Evening worship 7 20 pm. Due to pastor injuries revival moved from November 14 to January 11 through February with Dr Alexander Hinckburn assisting. W H Gibson pastor.
Walla Walla Bulletin reports prison bloodhounds failed to trail burglars who hit seven business district sites early this morning. The chase yielded little, with only an estimated $15 taken and scent muddied by crowds lingering on the street. Two suspects suspected, unconfirmed.
A bold burglary at De Mesa grocery ended with the thief fleeing after an attempted shooting by Rev. ML Sanders of the First Me EL church. The robber, aided by a companion, escaped with $25 in cash and damaged windows, causing losses to the proprietors.
Pendleton November 6 A letter from Secretary Walker confirms that President Gooling of the association J B Congriff a leading member and W H Mace representing Chicago business men will join the party advocating the proposed national wool program.
Stowem warehouse visitors plan to Pendleton and Heppner to join state association meeting with other workers. The November 14 gathering in our city is billed as crucial for every wool grower in the county. Discussion includes the coyote bounty law, warehouse proposal, and selection of Heppner delegates and the season’s salt purchase.
An unknown Indian ex convict released on parole yesterday was robbed and thrown from a Northern Pacific train near Eureks Sheth Sebee comrates. His leg was broken and he will be taken to a local hospital for treatment. Police search for the assailants continues.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.