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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1905
Page
2
The Lewis and Clark fair, open June 1 to October 14, 1905, logged 4 045 600 gate openings with visitors worldwide. Exhibits highlighted global crafts, climate, industry, and education while Oregon pride rested on orderly conduct and civilized decorum. The note adds Therome’s NY district attorney bid following fraud prosecutions.
A New York Herald survey reports forty five football deaths and hundreds injured over five years. Most fatalities stem from heavy tackling plays, drawing protests from President Roosevelt and national voices. Reported causes include brain concussion, broken bones, paralysis, heart failure, and other severe injuries from on field collisions.
Portland connected operatives from Reed Optical charged expo visitors 20 to 200 for glasses due to fitting skill but failed the opticians license examination. The piece contrasts early 19th century and modern communication milestones across steam vessels railways telegraph and undersea cables.
Sacred Heart Academy run by the Sisters of St Francis offers classical, literary and scientific courses with music drawing and painting. It prepares students for teaching and begins sessions September 6 with terms and details available.
Notice to creditors of Hattie J. Ralston, administrator, to present claims against the estate of Oregon La Grande September. Creditors must file with the administrator at the specified address by a stated deadline.
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