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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1910
Page
4
Bruce Dennis listed as pastor and owner appears in a reader notice from La Grande post office. The notice notes second class mailing status and editorial discretion on signed articles. It mentions the paper will not publish unsigned work and urges submission by press date.
The Observer plans an annual Industrial Edition next month detailing Union County prosperity. It will cover land values, climate, railroad improvements, increased payrolls and county resources to attract home seekers. The land opening is scheduled for October 22 and aims to reach commercial clubs and real estate firms.
A persuasive column urges La Grande and Grande Ronde valley residents to publicize local strengths. It highlights the beet sugar factory, Palmer Lumber mill, high wages, and a 1500 home land opening in Wallowa county on October 22. The piece calls for unity, broader outreach, and active local advancement. It frames Providence as a spur for self help and growth.
A large crowd gathers for La Grande event as the big edition is prepared for free distribution to appreciative readers. The printing plan avoids street litter and store clutter, and aims for wide circulation via railroad publicity and targeted reach into middle and eastern states.
The thirty second annual National Archery Association of the United States tournament begins in Chicago with three men’s and three women’s rounds at multiple distances over four days. Competitors from many states enter scratch and handicap events for both genders. morning and afternoon sessions are scheduled daily. The annual business meeting is set for Thursday at the Vendome hotel, and prizes will be awarded Friday morning.
A local drug firm highlights its prescription filling service noting every prescription is compounded by a registered pharmacist with ample experience and inviting physicians to send their orders.
James F. Wall, the ab stractor coach, is reportedly in Idaho Falls after two weeks away. Letters to his sister indicate he may return to La Grande around September first, with locals relieved at news of his safety. He was last tracked in Idaho and Wisconsin, with presumed hunting and fishing activity.
The Golden Rule Company enlarges its dry goods department to expand a gallery for a millinery section. Mrs L Smith will supervise the millinery during the upcoming season.
Newlin and Co announce they have secured the agency for Parisian Sage, a dandruff cure and hair dressing. They claim it is a guaranteed restorer that cures dandruff in two weeks, kills dandruff microbes, stops cases or money back, and imparts soft lustrous hair, priced at 60 cents a large bottle.
Multiple candidates from Oregon announce joint or sole candidacies for state and county offices. F Wilson of Athena seeks joint senator for Umatilla Union and Morrow counties. C A Barrett of Athena also targets the same district. D T Bacon of La Grande seeks Union county coroner. Primary election set for September 24, 1910.
Newlin Drug store or by express charges prepaid from Giroux Mfg Co Buffalo NY urges customers not to accept substitutes for Parisian Sage. The warning notes the auburn haired girl on every bottle and cautions against untrustworthy druggists.
Portland August 16 Foreign crops ruined by rains France seeks U S wheat supply Local exporters ordered to buy Bluestem market up 212 cents small lots moved Northwest farmers hold for higher prices French grainman says France will take years to recover from crop failures Tremendous losses hit farmers and bankers as Bulgaria Russia and Argentina usual sources shift to America as last resort.
When camera supplies are needed we have them fresh and of right quality. Amateur photographers are invited to make our store headquarters Newlin Drug Co.
In La Grande many people confuse chronic abdominal issues with appendicitis. The ad promotes Adlerika as a new German remedy using buckthorn bark and glycerine to relieve stomach and bowel troubles with a single dose, claimed to act quickly.
Wildwood New Jersey hosts Mardi Gras celebrations that outshine the past seven years with a day of attractions and splendor, concluding in a blaze of glory this evening.
A summer conference for Bible and mission study began in Geneva Wisconsin attracting delegates from several states.
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