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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1908
Page
4
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A quote attributed to Jeremy Taylor derides belief in natural order without a creator. It ridicules the idea that complex design can arise by chance, arguing true motion, form, and existence imply a designer beyond human reason. The passage mocks atheistic conclusions as endless folly.
A Spokane Chronicle summary argues for enforced labor over imprisonment to curb vagrancy. It cites rail executive James J. Hill and 36 city police chiefs noting short jail terms fail without hard labor. The piece warns cities bear costs while vagrants roam. It also hints at looming presidential results two weeks hence.
The piece argues states like New York Indiana Illinois or Ohio could swing Democrat for Bryan, while irrigation work remains top public priority. Editor Geer of the Pendleton Tribune declares nonpartisan stance yet favored Taft, noting broader press shifts toward reform and public works in 1909.
In a quiet western evening a farmer chats about art, a Rubens, a Rembrandt, a new balloon, a wireless from a factory, a French car, tires, government bonds, and a first folio edition of Shakespeare as he locks up for the night on the estate.
Master Fish Warden H C McAllister and Secretary of State F W Benson toured Oregon hatcheries. They found Wallowa's conditions satisfactory with high fry expected, noting 56 million fry to be released statewide and Ontairo hatchery supplying 15 to 20 million eggs due to Snake River muddiness.
The Oregon Valley Land Co offers 400000 acres of Southern Oregon land for settlement with $200 down and $10 monthly payments. Lands range from 10 to 1000 acres with irrigation and water rights, plus a Lakeview town lot. The tract spans Klamath Lake Harney counties via the Oregon Central Military Road grant, and promises rapid development to homeseekers and speculators alike.
The official board member and Mr. Benson will visit every hatchery in the state, marking the first time a board member other than the master warden conducts such visits. The tour aims to review hatchery operations and oversight across all locations.
Moving day describes the condition on Adams avenue today as Adcock & Fritts stock is moved to a new Jefferson avenue site. The relocation clears Adams avenue for four other businesses, with Pennington & Co. to occupy the vacated premises once ready.
The text outlines spaces previously used by Newlin Drug Co and Newlin Book & Stationery Co being prepared for occupancy by Penre Jewelry Store. It notes multiple moves are planned and expects at least one month before all changes are completed.
Arthur Mullikin a machinist in the O R and N shops sustained a deep cut when a hot brass chip lodged in his eye. The injury caused severe pain and delayed medical attention by about two hours.
News arrives that Sol. J. Levy of San Francisco died last night. The message was received by Mrs. William Ash, his sister-in-law, and notes a sudden event.
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