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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1908
Page
6
The Corvallis Times notes a surge in traffic with more than 200 cars handled in a single day, highlighting rising vehicle flow and congestion levels in the city.
A revised list of city school teachers, rooms, and grades is announced. Names include Stella Ingle first grade, Harriet Harris second, Helen McHugh third, Mrs. Elizabeth Suffin fourth, Mary Harris fifth, Ruth Bush sixth, Abyra Kuhn eighth, Robert Wilkinson eighth, and others across primary and high school divisions under Superintendent H. J. Hockenberry.
The Pastime debuts a first run film service featuring Baseball Fan with New York Americans vs White Box and Woman's Revenge plus Freedom for All. Special acts include Mr A Halling, with songs, and a strong Scenic theater lineup with Bandit and Manila Bay films. Living Posters is the headliner as Weary Wiggles Busy Day and The Courm Are Hew and the widow also shown.
The foundation of the Carnegie library building beside the new city hall was started yesterday. Construction will advance vigorously during the coming month as reported by the Baker City Democrat.
The Rev Mark Noble visiting his daughter in the city preached two sermons at First Presbyterian Church. He was educated under Spurgeon and resembles the noted preacher. His visit leaves positive impressions on all who meet him. Two sections of No 6 eastbound passenger train ran to Pendleton due to Republican travelers from northern Idaho and eastern Oregon excursionists to North Head.
The state total equalized valuation for Idaho in 1908 amounts to 115,680,56.90 with a noted comparison to the prior year's figure of 7,775,402.16, indicating a 26 percent increase in valuations for the year.
An excerpt extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a trusted tonic for women, asserting it strengthens nerves, eases fatigue, and aids uterine conditions. The ad claims the formula uses root herbs and glycerine, promoting health without alcohol and highlighting universal household utility.
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