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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
8
The ad promotes Palmer Garments including medium weight menswear suitable for summer to early fall and a selection of ladies hand tailored suits for trips to Long Beach. It highlights latest styles and bargains, urging customers to call and view prices, with a shirt waist sale noted as part of the bargain list.
Notice that bids will be accepted until 4 PM August 2, 1908 at the recorder's office for extensive rough lumber including select red fir and yellow pine in various sizes and bevels, with detailed feet counts. Messenger Service note about calling Main 4 for a messenger.
A proposed reform details duplicating receipts as tax notices to taxpayers, eliminating separate card notices and an extra register. It would streamline sheriff and clerk operations during tax time, speed receipts to taxpayers, and cut paperwork while maintaining similar costs. County summaries show funds processed across sheriff, county clerk, recorder, and treasurer offices from 1906 to 1908.
A fatal bear attack occurred on the Miram River area with limited details. Names of the individuals and employers are unknown and the location along the river remains unclear. The Hall family is mentioned but has no clear information due to communication issues.
Mightie at Medford Ore Aug 20 Governor Chamberlain E F Hartman and J P O'Brien arrived at Crater Lake and spent the day viewing the wonders. They were met by a Medford citizen delegation.
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