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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1906
Page
2
A La Grande Oregon newspaper lists post office details and notices from Currey Bros and Ed's and Prop. It urges signed articles and outlines advertising rates. It notes tax deadlines and sheriff notices, and promotes fall county fairs as opportunities for farmers to share ideas and improve production under the Pacific Homestead banner.
The piece notes Boise City visitors should obtain credentials from the Commercial Club president for the Irrigation Congress. It mentions a new publication Better Fruit from Hood River and discusses political hints on Mr Bryan and Democratic prospects, plus a debate on extending the Portage road and freight issues involving Spokane, Seattle, and Portland.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss annual farming duties and modernization. It mentions farmers sharing duties, managing crops, and improving yields with reference to routine tasks and a favorable place for work, though specifics are unclear due to damaged text.
The Pendleton Tribune notes district attorney Phelps data suggest August brings a surge in crimes from Walla Walla to Morrow county. He cites dog days and recurring August records with murders peaking in late summer. September terms send many to prison, implying a seasonal pattern in rural law.
Seller lists options including a Kerr Bros Upright Piano and a 60 foot city lot for 450 dollars, three houses and lots under cost, 60 acres valley land priced at 20 dollars per acre with 25 dollar yearly hold, 1100 dollars cash, 480 acres timber land 15 miles east with six springs and a gold cabin at six dollars per acre, all to be sold to clear a move.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as the best remedy for constipation and torpid liver. It claims the pills prevent appendicitis and stimulate the body, selling for 256 at Newlin Drug Co.
The Ball boarding house at 174 Sixth Street La Grande Oregon, part of Chaplin's Addition, estate of Jane Hall deceased, offered to highest bidder with life interest reserved for George Ball. Bids accepted until 6 pm Tuesday September 4, 1908 at 1712 Sixth Street La Grande. Grace Ball, Administrator, August 28 1906.
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