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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1908
Page
4
La Grande Evening Observer editors Curr y Brothers publish subscription rates for daily and weekly editions. The paper requires signed articles and reserves discretion for all submissions. Advertising rates and notices for reading, condolence, and cards are detailed with per line charges.
Professor Walter F Willcox warned that historical declines in birth rates may continue for generations as educated couples delay or opt out of childbearing. He cited college graduates as showing lower or negative population growth, stressing shifts in marriage patterns and the broad social implications.
The report notes vote softness in Grant county due to weak motives, and Union County shows no change in results despite irregularities. It also cites Washington apple growers profiting from careful cultivation and warns about carbolic acid in home medicines after several Northwest fatalities.
Grande Ronde weighs participation in Spokane for the National Apple Show set December 12. The opportunity could boost local apple growers with promotional advertising.
Incomplete OCR passage references a search for the origin of the word fraszle with irregular numeric fragments such as 609 and 5960000 and 1994. The readable items do not form a clear event, person, or organization to summarize concretely.
Governor Stuart of Pennsylvania asks the legislature for 6 000 001 dollars to build a state highway from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh highlighting the good road movement gaining momentum across states.
An ordinance before Spokane City Council proposes a limit on saloons matching the present number, effectively restraining new licenses and curbing expansion. The proposal aims to regulate where drinking establishments can operate within the city.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for coughs and lung ailments urging readers not to risk pneumonia from neglecting colds. It warns of counterfeit products and notes the genuine Foley's comes in a yellow package and contains no opiates.
Certification that all druggists may refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure cough or cold. States no opiates and the genuine product comes in a yellow package. Refuse substitutes and notes selling and recommending by druggists.
Notice announces Chester A. Pike of Vancouver Washington filing to prove timber and stone claim on section 8 township 5 south range 35 east W M before the La Grande Oregon land office on December 1 1963. Witnesses listed include Basti Lever John C Issell John V Maitland and David Brichoux. F C Bramwell registers.
Martha Langdon of La Grande Oregon files intent to make final timber and stone proof on land described as WYNEY section 15 township 3 south range 3 east Willamette meridian before U S land office register and receiver at La Grande Oregon on December 9 1903 listing timber land claim No 01089 and dates September 21 1908 origin unclear due to OCR.
George C. Kissell of Portland Oregon files final timber and stone proof for the NW SE and SW NE in section 16 township 5S range 36E, with witnesses Brichoux Webb Coolidge and Williamson of La Grande Oregon. hearing January 18 1905 before the register and receiver C Bramwell.
Chas. Colwell of Perry, Oregon, Bary Colwell of Perry, Oregon, Edward Lovely of La Grande, Oregon, and W. R. King of La Grande, Oregon named as witnesses. F. C. Bramwell, Register.
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