This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1908
Page
8
Readable fragments describe a La Grande event featuring a market day and a sock show. The piece notes attendees, travel needs, and a demonstration of wartime rationing attention, with scattered references to totals and variety.
Democratic primaries yesterday drew strong interest with focus on the sheriff and circuit judgeship. Incumbent F P Childers won easily over T B Johnston, while Judge Crawford secured domination in the circuit judgeship. Other nominees include T H Crawford for district judge, Turner Oliver for senator, W W White for representative, A B Heulat for county clerk, and M K Hall for coroner.
Walla Walla horse salesman Murdo McDonald reports strong business in June. He placed several carloads of No 1 horses and has sold most Shorthorns from his state, leaving only a roan and a white bull. He notes buyers shy at white horses but the best individuals are valued.
I have just completed a 21 year sentence. Imposed by Buckien's Arm of Salve cured me of bleeding piles 29 years ago. Woolever of Le Raysville promotes Buckien’s Arnica Salve promising quick healing for sores boils burns wounds and cuts. 25e at Newlin’s drug store.
A vintage advertisement touts Orno Laxative Fruit Syrup as a pleasant non irritating remedy for chronic constipation. It claims to act on all digestive organs including the stomach liver and bowels, offering steady relief without griping and promising clearer complexions.
Today's stock and market day spurred local businessmen to pursue a Saturday event series. A meeting will be held early next week to draft a plan for monthly stock show and market days and a public band program each Saturday afternoon in summer to attract farmers and boost city thrift and activity.
Richmond reports a massive antitrust dispute involving a Tolnero firm linked to American Telecom. Government officials prep for a court battle in New York with a May 19 date mentioned. Attorneys in Washington argue the company will undergo a forced dissolution under federal law.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.