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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1908
Page
7
A North Northman article cites Nat Parker praising Union county land for its abundance and low price, while warning land may become harder to secure. The item ties in with St. Peter's Church notes and a N A R D Notes excerpt on mail order bargains and buggy-manufacturing quality concerns.
J A Arbuckle announces availability of weekly passes and night meal tickets priced at 4.00.
An ad touts ginger ale root beer sodas and mineral waters as a beverage choice with pleasant taste and healthful effect. It promotes reform by appealing to temperance and a desire to avoid alcoholic drinks.
Forrest C. Smitheon and Dan J. Kelly will journey from New York to participate in the Oregon welcoming committee events in Portland. The itinerary runs via Buffalo Chicago St Louis Kansas City Denver Salt Lake City and Baker City with a final Baker City stop tying to a September 12 arrival in Portland.
A vintage photograph taken 21 years ago shows the first La Grande militia company in national uniforms. Postmaster G. M. Richey commanded the unit with William Stevens and Ira Baird as lieutenants. The image, with the old public school behind, is exhibited in the J. R. Smith window drawing strong interest.
An advertisement notes a fruit syrup that stimulates stomach liver and bowels without irritation. It claims mild action and lack of nausea or gripe, marketed by A Z Huh druggist with emphasis on gentle digestion.
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