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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1908
Page
4
The La Grande Evening Observer lists subscription prices and terms for daily and weekly editions. Rates include daily at 3.50 for six months, 4.50 for one year. weekly at 1.00 for six months and one year. plus display ads and local notices. The paper notes second class mailing and requests signed articles subject to editor discretion.
An editorial urges La Grande and Union County to vote a small tax to fund a county high school with a laboratory and gym, housing all county students. It laments low public school visit rates, argues for a new building financed by a modest levy, and predicts a countywide high school could become the best in eastern Oregon.
The American Sugar Industry and Beet Sugar Gazette of Chicago launches a sugary beet growers annual. The publication aims to become a fresh standout among agricultural periodicals, signaling broader interest in beet sugar farming.
Farmers who raise beets for sugar number about 100 000 nationwide and a book praised for practical guidance also inspires support for the sugar industry. The fifth session of the National Rivers and Harbors congress meets in Washington December for two days to discuss waterway improvements with broad regional and organizational participation.
J B Officer came back from Arkansas under sheriff guard after being arrested on a charge of stealing a phonograph and records worth 60 dollars. He waived rights, sought a continuance to hire counsel, and faced Justice Stewart. the Merchants Protective Association already vows stricter action against defrauders.
A motion for a new trial for Ray Lamphere, convicted of burning the homes of Mrs Belle Gunness, was denied. The defense will appeal to a higher court claiming errors in jury instructions and that the verdict violates Indiana law.
In San Francisco on November 30, Al Ryder a teamster was attacked by footpads who struck him with a blackjack and threw him into the canal. He was rescued by a police officer and remains in serious condition.
Notice is hereby given Charles Farrier of Hilgard Oregon who on November 14 190% made timber and stone application for NE SW NW SEY section 24 township 2 south range 96 EB Willamette meridian has filed notice of intention to make final timber and stone proof to establish claim before the register and receiver of the U S land office at La Grande Oregon on the Sunday of February 1908. Claimant names witnesses John Pyburn A G L Richardson Frank Laceford Wilson K Lindsay and F C Bramwell Register
John W. Malister of La Grande Oregon filed notice of intention to claim timber and stone on land described by Public Land Survey numbers in sections 29 32 23 township 4 south range 38 E WM claiming the tract for timber and stone. filing before the register at La Grande on February 9. Claimant officers listed include etc.
A contest affidavit filed by Hugo A. Beck against Ernest R. Copeland regarding a United States land claim in La Grande Oregon. The notice orders Copeland to appear and respond by December 6, 1865, at 16 00 hours before the land office register and receiver for testimony.
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