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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1908
Page
4
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Display ad rates furnished upon application. Local residing notices priced per line for first insertion and per line for each subsequent insertion. Resolutions of condolence priced per line. Cards of thanks priced at five cents per line.
The human skin is described as a wonderful fabric with silk like flexibility and heat resistance. It has a vascular mesh that can contain half the body’s blood, millions of glands, and remarkable self repair, while constantly shedding superficial cells that carry impurities away.
A observer notes contention over wearing hats in church and whether ladies should remove millinery. She argues most do not object if not asked, though some fear conspicuous dress. The issue rests with church authorities to decide how to handle official proclamations and retirements.
Beginning today the homeneckers rate from east to Pacific coast will be effective for 40 days. Opinions split on whether the westward rush will match or exceed prior rates and whether hard times will drive immigration or slow it. Railroads predict large passenger flows and irrigation plots draw local volunteers for 20 000 acres. The upcoming county fair site remains undecided as early meetings fail to yield a conclusion.
The valley notes a duck season closure and hints at further attempts tonight. Local residents describe Fat as the season’s highlight in Grande Ronde, with many nimrods present in the area seeking success.
A Red River Special threshing machine, new from the factory, burned this afternoon opposite the Herman Wehrs ranch. The fire started late today, but grain loss is expected to be minimal as the blaze burns out. The machine had only been in service two weeks.
A Portland whisky house files two circuit court complaints seeking $623 from Nela Halverson and $235.15 from Mike Nelson in a dry county. Nelson, a native of Bigin, formerly ran a saloon business there.
Baker players shrug off a 2 to 0 defeat at La Grande against Perry’s slugging lineup. They credit strong pitching and defense, vow to rebound in the upcoming games against Perry in this city Sunday and Monday, signaling a decisive rematch.
A Special report notes the Joint Western Union and Co. telegraph line crews trailing the track builders as they reach the McDonald ranch about five miles ahead. Each telegraph man files nightly reports to headquarters detailing progress and needs, marking steady countywide improvement.
Salem reports Governor George FE Chamberlain issued an aerial Labor Day proclamation setting aside Monday September 7 2008 as the holiday.
The Bres echouner Amazon was wrecked off Port Labotte on the coast of Wales today. Twenty three crew members drowned as a gale disabled the engines. The passengers, many women and children, were nearly insane with fright as the storm threatened the vessel with sinking and rocks. Rescue efforts faced difficulty in placing people into lifeboats.
Steven Magill, mayor for county clerk in Columbia county, is arrested in Dayton on a charge of wronging Ruth Heter, 17. Both parties have confessed. FOR RENT One 4 room and one 7 room house with bath Mre 8 C Zuber.
Idaho temperance convention shows strong dry movement with hundreds of delegates. A complete state ticket will be put forward and a statewide rally is held in connection with the convention.
Fragment mentions suffering from a vegetable famine and references a curtone or curtain context, offering no clear person place or event details to anchor a full news card.
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