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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1906
Page
7
James H. Aitkin of Baker County protests a system where the treasurer can deposit surplus funds in any state and keep the interest, while only a fixed salary salary is listed. He urges a reform with a three member board the governor secretary of state and treasurer to decide deposits and ensure interest returns to the state.
April 20 is declared a legal holiday for the primary election day. The school will be closed and classes canceled as ordered by Attorney General Crawford, with notice sent to county superintendents by State Superintendent Ackerman.
Persons may have lace curtains and delicate lace work done properly and promptly by leaving orders at C. L. Thorns Grocery Store. Mrs R. H. Davis handles the fancy laundry requests.
All persons indebted to J. Bull 4 Company are urged to settle accounts by May 1, 1906. J. Bort & Company notes the call in a brief business notice.
Balt resolved a new sidewalk on the west side of Fourth street from K street to the north side of street. Sidewalks must be seven font wide and built to city grade under La Grande ordinance. Repairs to existing sections proceed at abutting property owners’ expense with completion by April 20, 1906. Recorder I R Sweor records. Spring photo supplies advertised by Newt Devo Company. BOARD AND ROOM advertised at 1507 Madison Avenue.
Five rules in the new Red Cross drug store emphasize accuracy in handling prescriptions and family receipts and ensuring pure drugs. Licensed pharmacists are always on duty to fill prescriptions, answer calls, and assist customers, with the promise of delivering what doctors request and asking only for a fair trial.
Mrs Grace Barrio places a notice seeking two or more table boarders at 1808 4th Street for particular arrangements. She requests interested parties call the listed contact number for details.
Bell resolves to build seven foot wide sidewalks on the east side of Fourth Street from J Street to J Street in La Grande Oregon where none exist and to repair existing sections between J Street. Construction or repair to be done per city ordinance by abutting property owners by April 20 1906. I R Soon Recolor city of La Grande.
The Episcopal church ladies announce their regular spring rummage sale to be held on April 27 and 28 with proceeds supporting church activities and community outreach.
A damaged fragment mentions demand certificates of deposit and cashiers, with figures 41,270 2500 00 8b 407 a8 Dollars. It records a cashier named MEVERS and a sworn oath before an official on a day in April. Names are incomplete and context is cut.
The treasurer of Union County Oregon announces funds on hand to pay all warrants presented and endorsed before March 1 1906 and all contingent warrants outstanding. No interest will be allowed on these warrants after March 50 1906. John Frawing Treasurer of Union County.
All persons knowing themselves indebted to me on over bus accounts are notified to call and settle on or after April 10. Unpaid accounts will be placed in the hands of an attorney for collection. Free Jacons.
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