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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
4
A scrambled page shows publication details for Li Grande Evening Observer with rates, poetry, political letters, and notices. It references parties and primary debates, sugar world estimates, local debt notes, and local figures Pendleton Zimmerman and Fitz Maurice.
The article notes a public drill on city streets with Captain A Oo and Carden stating he has about six raw recruits and will not perform a fancy exhibition. Teams will practice nightly and continue until they travel to Baker City.
Gibson pictures are popular elsewhere and La Grande authorities invite residents to the Elk Auditorium Tuesday night for entertainment. The Ladies of the Lyle Tuesday Musical are aiding in the event with a fine musical program and admission is 25 cents.
The La Grande ball team under Manager Jack O’Brien departs for Pendleton tomorrow morning to play two games. The squad aims to show readiness in the opening series as they prepare to choose the first representative lineup.
With a large squad available and more players arriving, the manager expects a strong lineup. After a short rest from the Pendleton series, La Grande opens the season Wednesday with Pendleton visiting for two games. The travel party includes Hudson, Isaacs, Purdy, Lodell, Coleman, Zimmerman, Kooser, Jackson, Wynia, Strayer, Heck, King, Florhin, Weede, Peters, Handlein and Jack O'Brien, with ten set to travel.
Geddes Bros. promotes its own dealing style saying purchases are never excessive and always at the lowest possible prices. The notice claims they offer high grade goods, minimal bad debts, and bulk purchases to keep prices down for customers.
The Oregon State Grange meets in its 45th annual session at Eugene on May 10. Master A. T. Buxton seeks full representation as several matters for the order and general citizenship will be discussed.
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