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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1906
Page
4
The fragment lists publication cadence, price terms, and post office filing notes for La Grande Oregon with mentions of ad rates and editorial policy. It references CURREY BROS ED'S AND PROP and notes signed articles subject to editor discretion.
The Salem Statesman is singled out as the only paper in the state to oppose the direct primary law in inception and result. The piece also notes political infighting, with references to Oregonian and Seattle campaigns, plus a Japanese relief effort and Ohio saloon tax debate affecting about 12,000 state taverns and potential closures.
A fragment notes that part of the voters will remove every legitimate objection advanced, signaling potential changes to voting considerations and procedural concerns.
Secretary Turner Oliver of La Grande promotes a Portland made in Oregon campaign. Buttons bear the words Made in Oregon and the beaver logo cutting a tree, urging wearers to show state loyalty and choose Oregon goods. They are being distributed to La Grande residents to boost local pride.
John H. Terry a former well known county resident died in Woodland California on Thursday evening April 19 1906 He was born in North Carolina 62 years ago and served as a Confederate soldier in the Civil War He leaves a wife five sons and three daughters Two sons resided in Elgin and hurried to Woodland but their telegram never reached the destination as their father was laid to rest just before their arrival
Moen to construct a road at the Grande Ronde mining area with inquiries directed to J. A. Turonson, president of Aurelia Mines, for project coordination and approvals.
Hope Chapter C. E. S. announces a special Saturday meeting with Wor thy Grand Patron Geo. M. Hyland present. Work will be exemplified and a banquet served by section five with Mrs. Forrest as chairman Genevieve Bounenxamr is noted as Worthy Matron.
While driving this afternoon a buggy accident occurred injuring Rev J R N Ball who was thrown to the ground and struck his head and shoulders. It is not yet known whether his injuries are serious.
Weekly millinery event at Mrs J R Forrests highlight prices lower than ever before. A trim mer from Gages of Chicago joins to showcase new hats and designs.
A New Hampshire newspaper man, dining at a city hotel, enjoyed honey but later finds the promised sweetness vanished. On a return trip with his wife, he asks for the same honey, only to learn the waitress has left for a silk mill. The couple returns home with a new dress for the wife after vowing not to repeat the tale.
The primary election law clears its first hurdle with satisfaction to supporters and critics noting the small vote as the main disappointment rather than the law itself. Opponents accuse it of challenging long time control over conventions they previously shaped. The law is deemed sound. practice remains to prove its effectiveness.
Rummage sale scheduled for Friday and Saturday this week. Proceeds support the church fund and will run at the parish hall from 9 am to 3 pm each day.
The article promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pallets, praising native root extracts and alcohol-free formulas. It cites endorsements from medical writers and offers free medical books for a small postage fee, mentioning Buffalo New York as the sender.
Union County Oregon treasurer announces funds on hand to pay warrants presented and endorsed before Sept 1 1901 with no interest accruing after April 15 1906. Joan Fran sy treasurer of Union County.
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