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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1908

Page

4

Local notices and weather notes from Grande Ronde area

The piece lists pricing for daily and weekly publications, notes editorial discretion on unsigned work, and urges readers to sign articles. It reports frost damage across the Pacific Northwest, affecting flower gardens and crops like prune and plum, with minimal dollar impact but notable agricultural harm. It discusses liquor legislation looming in Congress and 191gc politics referencing Georgia and Parker Roosevelt Watson voting trends.

Pacific Northwest

Advertising Rates and Local Reading Notices Info

Display ad rates furnished upon application Local reading notices 100 per line first insertion Se per line for each subsequent insertion Resolutions of condolence 5¢ a line Cards of thanks Ge a line

W C T U Livens Temperance Work Across America and Rail Rates

The article credits the W C T U with expanding temperance education in public schools and quarterly lessons in 140 519 Sunday schools reaching over 11 million attendees. It notes alumni in governance and major youth organizations, plus 40 departments of active work. Also discusses two cent fare reductions on railroads and potential moves to three cents or higher rates tied to Pacific coast growth.

Women's Christian Temperance Union W. C.T.U United State Epworth United States Pacific Coast

Indiana Governor Hanly and the two-term limit

The passage discusses Indiana Governor Frank Hanly and his term ending January 1 next year. It argues that a constitutional ban on reappointment prevents his immediate reelection and notes the wisdom of limiting a governor to four years to prevent excessive executive power.

Hanly Indiana Himslf Tereby Frank Hanly Tony

Independent vote fuels campaign theatre across aides and leaders

Citizens show enthusiasm as independent voters respond to campaign exposures. Applauding both leaders, they cry a martial refrain that echoes historic rhetoric, signaling high tension and public engagement in the political spectacle.

McDuff

Senators and national progress through reform

The speaker claims national advancement and a shift away from railroad attorney influence in the Senate. He asserts state history shows a pattern of electing industry attorneys, notes relief and cleaning up in recent years, and predicts further change ahead for the nation.

Armadele United States Senate Senate

Oklahoma Governor Haskell Manifests No Recall Law

Fair Week draws interest with a sizable exhibit and no admission charge. The speaker notes the governor's tenure will continue for two more years, as there is no recall law in Oklahoma.

Haskell Oklahoma

Assurance of Light and Power Brought to Grande Ronde Valley

The message announces welcome assurances of electricity and steady power to Grande Ronde Valley with emphasis on avoiding repetition of prior outages and disruptions. Local officials stress reliability and ongoing improvements to service infrastructure.

Grande Ronde Valley

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