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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1908
Page
5
Fragmentary text shows a struggle within a party over popular support and loyalty. The passage references the belief in reelection of United States senators and a machine opposing or challenging nominations.
The W C T U announces a special meeting at Mrs. Simmons home corner Eighth and Natreata on Thursday afternoon for the annual election of officers all members urged to attend. Also notes a Hancock Jewelry sale of silver ware at half wholesale price with sale closing April 18.
Pendleton and regional figures attend meetings and visit land offices. Residents and visitors, including Mrs. Bernice Ellsworth and Rev. D. G. Curry, move through La Grande, Island City, Weston, and Baker City. Fireman David Graybear recovers from injuries. Ethel Palmer funeral held in Baker City with local relatives traveling to attend.
Residents in The Dalles and La Grande celebrate rising auto ownership as several new machines have been purchased with at least two more planned. Supporters link increased use of motor vehicles to improved roads and civic interest in better transportation.
The performer Averetl Resp, famed for a Plewee blanifience in Seven Oaks last year, appears in Central Chuteh on Wednesday for a rendition of If I Were King. Those who heard Jim Inet spring will seek tickets. Ad miston Ste and 25c. Seats at Selder's Thursday morning.
The city readies a four act drama titled For Brother Tom with Ed Coolidge A B Rogers Postmaster Richey and Mise Blewer among the cast. Rehearsals start immediately as two weeks remain until the benefit performance.
The Electrie presented a strong week with plain, dramatic pictures. The Hold-up, praised as the best in its class by Manager Sherwood, drew full houses. Charles Baker returned to La Grande and leased Elke hall for an engagement with the Beagle family next Thursday in The Man Behind. a noon parade is promised.
Expresses gratitude to friends who showed love and kindness during Mim May Nelson’s illness and death. Thanks classmates and MRE. W. H. Jackson.
Early Rose seed potatoes in first class condition. Large assortment of all garden seeds available now for planting. Call and inspect our stock. Time to plant. City Grocery and Bakery. E Polack, prop.
Dr W D McMillan offers rad 681 painless extraction and expert gold work with special attention to children's teeth. Located in the La Grande National Bank Building rooms 4-5.
Five city churches coordinating with Evangelist Haoudenschield hold cottage prayer sessions across the town. Afternoon meetings were at homes of Mrs. C. K. Thorne and others. tonight's lists include Mrs. Bronholts and Mrs. Soulder among several hosts with leaders named.
A new sanitary female syringe described as scientifically designed is advertised as available at drug stores. The notice highlights its novelty and urges purchase.
A short note proposes exchanging second-hand items or wan for team work and poles. The message mentions Hendricks the repairable piano tuner as the contact.
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