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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1905
Page
2
Stamp photos are offered for 95 cents each at the Taylor Studio. Patrons can select from available options and have their images captured in a run of affordable portraits.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a classified ad listing monthly pay around 350 and a request for service copies. Reads like a posting for clerical or office work with unspecified duties and rate per month. No clear names, dates, or organizations readable.
A collection of aphorisms on courage, opinion, friendship, and living well. It notes fear of public judgment, the perverse joy of mischief, and the value of restraint, while warning that travelers may miss what matters and that epitaphs often hide harsher truths.
Public discourse argues that Americans in 1905 rise above materialism as churches and education lead the nation. The piece lauds church efforts and notes growth in Sunday worship and in funding education from 1871 to 1992, claiming mass support for moral improvement and schooling.
The record notes that per pupil spending for common schools grew from $10.67 in earlier periods to $63,304 in 1870 and to $235,208 by 1998, highlighting steady expansion of public education funding.
A farmer speaking before a professional institute extols the country press as the farmer’s own paper. He calls for subscriptions paid in advance by May first, praises merchants who advertise, and urges supporting local advertisers to keep papers in business. He argues defaulters have no right to patronage.
Advertises Jersey Cream Flour as the top choice for making the best and whitest bread. Promotes consistent texture and lightness for home bakers seeking quality results.
Promotion urges readers to take stamp themed photos while Taylor Studio offers unusually cheap rates. The notice emphasizes limited time and affordable packages for interested customers.
A historic advertisement claims Ballard Horehound Syrup relieves hoarse croupy coughs with quick action. The testimonial notes growing demand and mentions pricing around 25 and 50 cents. Mention is made of sellers and customers seeking better satisfaction.
Allan Moe writes that the piece is always recommended and trusted with confidence. The note mentions Burns family and those living on TPs, with a remark about a pack and a drag cam referenced in the house context.
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