Young Husband Reuben Wills Dies After Brief Illness
Reuben E. Wills of Lebanon Oregon died at 1:20 AM at the home of his wife's parents on East Washington avenue. He had diabetes and had recently resigned from a position with La Grande Investment company. The young widower, married a little over a year, was connected with O A C graduates and had served in clerical posts at the last two legislatures. His mother in Corvallis was notified.
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Reuben E. Wills
Lebanon
Oregon
F. H. Green
East
Washington Avenue
Wills
la Grande
Roseburg
Farm operations continue as grain shed repairs proceed
North Powder reports progress on the Farmers Union warehouse after a prior wind damage. Lumber shortages delay work briefly but crews expect the structure to withstand strong wind. Nearby homes including Chas Jacobson's, Joe Yance cottage, Ben Evang cottage are under construction or nearing completion. Coyotes roam the town while a Socialist rally in the opera house draws attendees led by Dr. Barnes, with candidates Fitzgerald Beare and Mayville speaking on county and state issues.
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North Powder
Farmers Union
Joe Yance
Chas. Jacobson
Oregon
Ben Evang
Opera House
Barnes
J. K. Fitzgerald
la Grande
J. M. Beare
A. M. Mayville
Death in family prompts funeral plan for Corvallis arrival
On her arrival she will hear of her son's death, the third in 13 months. The body will be sent to Corvallis for funeral services tomorrow with interment Thursday afternoon. Brief services will be held at the Green residence at 8:30 Wednesday morning before the train arrival.
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Corvallis
Green
Apple Car Under Ban by County Fruit Inspector
County Fruit Inspector Stillwell condemned an entire bulk shipment of apples destined for a Portland vinegar house. He vows to stop wormy and diseased fruit shipments, stating the carload will be destroyed or picked over.
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Portland
Stillwell
Railroadefforts toll rise in early 1908 fatalities
In 1908 the United States railroads killed or seriously injured many, including 3,470 employees beyond passengers, with further losses noted from other transport incidents. The text emphasizes the high death toll in the fistal year and compares it to steamboat disasters.
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Uttle
United States
Wwe
Killid
Neek Cen- B
John Gitterman
McClures
Rush Work on City Park Takes Major Step Forward
Riverside Park Association held a brisk meeting to approve a bid by Engineer Darley for roadway construction, a boating course, and four arched bridges. Work starts immediately with a fall finish for roadways and boating course, while bridges may be ready in spring. Dam plans and fundraising are under review, with donations sought for spring landscaping. Mrs. Helen Walker funded a lawn swing for the playground. A full financial report will be published early next year.
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Riverside Park Association
Darley
Fruitdale
Helen Walker
la Grande
Final hour has come in districts now Republican fight
A fragment from page six notes a political struggle as districts shift toward Republican alignment. The brief hints at a closing phase in the contest with parties maneuvering before a pivotal deadline.
Local rumblings over city growth and notable figures
A garbled snippet notes New York real estate and a claim that Cleveland’s population surge stems from residents moving to near Mr. Rockefeller, with references to Philadelphia Inquirer and Galveston News.
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New York
Siegely
Philadelphia Inquirer
Cleveland
Rockefeller
Galveston News
Two Souls in Public Talk Across Papers
A string of quotes from various papers ponders married life and souls with lines from Laura Jean and Ella Wheeler Wilcox, noting that marital status sparks reflection on personal identity. The mix includes a quip about the son of famous figures and a remark on women supposedly having two souls, all illustrating humorous takes on marriage and individuality.
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Laura Jean
Chicago Record-Herald
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Ananias
G. Stanley Hall
Cleveland
Election Day reports show close races across states
Across New York and the Midwest voters favored Dix and the Republican hopes ride on upstate turnout. North and South Dakota head to polls with likely Republican gains, while Oregon and Ohio see party battles and reformist votes. Prohibition and suffrage issues frame Oregon, with statewide contests narrowing in Ohio and Pennsylvania. A medical ad promotes D D D for eczema with testimonial tone.
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New York
Metropolis
Up State
Dix
Stimson
Gaynor
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