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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
4
A frayed OCR snippet shows editor notes on letter submissions and advertising, plus scattered references to Japanese relations and a recurring comparison to John D. Rockefeller. The text hints at a depot crowd remarking on resemblance to the oil magnate and commentary on company managers and public notices.
A history of the first advertising wagon planned to circle southern Umatilla and central Morrow counties on a 260 mile route from Pilot Rock through towns like Hermiston and Keno. The effort involves banners and hanging canvas signs to attract travelers and encourage agricultural and horticultural exhibits at the upcoming fair.
A brief note reports spex and tings fixed at HHACOUK, detailing that the flack is not visible where components are soldered. The terse item notes maintenance steps completed and hardware alignment addressed.
Fragmentary text mentions a stop over at Portland and tickets for a beach event. It is partially garbled with names and dates, giving no clear participants or outcomes.
Fragmentary text describes a mother, a child, and an incident in a home. References to insane behavior, a return, and children burning or danger suggest a domestic tragedy or fire context with unclear dates or names. Further readable details are not present to specify full facts or outcomes.
Fragmentary lines reference people and places but lack coherent events. Names such as John Foy Wind Biter and Jim Parker appear amid garbled phrases, preventing a clear news item or outcome from being established.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions joycert mintheal mone lintein Ave Fa Prarenny and an August event. references Uninet hold Frinton with Jabag Vernsbe onal the Doiniey and a convener. Details are garbled and names unclear. no coherent facts emerge.
A former Ohio congressman now living in Portland conferred with Pryan today seeking a climate for Independence League renovation. He and Sheppard, from Kanes, were elected from the convent plan, aiming to influence late Maryn’s convention.
Notice from La Grande City declaring funds available to pay warrants on the General Fund Nos 44 through 751 with March 18 1907 endorsement and interest details. It also covers warrants against the Water Fund Nos 7298 through 7611 with March 11 1908 endorsement and accrued interest from the date of notice.
The notice states both telephones are at the writer's residence for patron calls when not at the office, identifying P. A. Charlton as a veterinarian.
A brief notice seeks a Korean individual for cooking and kitchen assistance. Position listed with observer office at 7 11, requesting inquiries.
An old promotional piece extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as the premier tonic for women's nerves and health. It lauds its herbal ingredients and transparency, claiming wide American usage for a half century and linking improvement to blood and nerve nourishment.
Church notices from Central Church of Christ list Bible study at 6 45 am service times and the Lord's Supper. An evening sermon titled What to Do With Your Doubts is announced.
Latter Day Sainte Sunday school at 10 am and regular service at 2 pm. Mutual improvement meeting at 7 30 pm. Bible school at 9 46 am prayer service at 10 44 am and Lord's Supper at 12 am with sermon at 11 15 am titled Gods Eyes and Our. C E and Junior C E 7 pm evangelistic service at 8 pm with sermon Children of God by Rev O H King.
At 545 Bible school 11 a.m. Kingship of Self Control. 34 clans meeting 7 Epworth league 8 public worship Thursday 7 p.m prayer meeting Friday p.m. love feast. New members and official board urged to be present. Rev. C B Dean pastor.
Mas Ton Murpey announces he has sold his hardware stock to Lilly and Foster who will continue the business at the same location. Lilly has partnered with Murpey for six years. Murpey will remain at the store through July to settle accounts and recommends the new firm to patrons.
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