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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1908
Page
4
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Franklin laments heavy burdens beyond official levies noting we are taxed twice by idleness three times by pride and four times by folly. He argues commissioners cannot ease or abate these social taxes.
James Schoolcraft Sherman born Utica October 24 1858. He graduated Hamilton College 1878 and was admitted to the bar two years later. He served as Utica mayor 1884 the largest mayoral majority to date and was elected to Congress in 1886. He was later defeated then reelected and served until 1900. He later accepted the second place on the Republican ticket with Mr Taft and chaired New York’s state convention in 1896 and 1900.
The Elgin Recorder reports a sharp drop in drunken arrests and fewer total crimes since the July 1 rule. Police Judge Denham laments loneliness while noting improved conditions. A street knife rack gambling scheme drew crowds of boys, provoking public doubt over licensing and city revenue. The ordinance 248 provision and cane and knife rack sections face repeal calls.
A crowd of young men from the cart visit Ex- Hibli Ball and praise the fruit exhibit. The poster notes travelers were told Oregon is the land of the red apple, as apples take center stage during the showing.
The group pledged to come back after validating their tickets at Portland, aiming to provide an exhibit that would surpass the apple display in impact and reach.
Remarkable evidence of primitive skill found six feet underground near the national bank. A hollow clay monkey model with Indian colorwork suggests premodern craft, and a drilled hard rock supports ancient tool use. Excavation progresses as basement construction begins next week with rock hauled from Prochstel quarry.
A friend secured Bramwell’s consent to deliver his lecture E ter al Progression Divine Law governing past present and future at Idaho academy. The talk starts at 6 30 pm. All are invited with no admission charge.
Parcel description notes 24 tract totaling 660 acres with 100 acres cultivated. A $1000 restaurant and other improvements, spring water for a house and barns, and 40 acre across for 46608. Located stables from town on R. F. D. Write to Indian Valley Realty Company, Bigin, for details.
A notice invites the public to a rummage sale hosted by the Indies of St. Peter's guild. Proceeds support church activities and charitable projects. Event details and exact date continue in the parish bulletin.
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