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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1909
Page
4
Publisher George H Currey lists daily and weekly subscriptions with monthly and yearly advances. The paper notes second class mailing in La Grande and reserves rights on unsigned articles. Advertising rates and local notices are provided, with condolence resolutions charged per line.
North Powder News notes a local figure promising a larger institution than the county fair. The piece surveys civic issues from milk supply quality to school needs and echoes political upheaval surrounding ex governor William Taylor and the Goebel assassination era.
Community members are urged to promote the Union County Exposition by promoting premiums and displays. The article highlights committee work and urges locals to obtain the premium book, boost exhibitors, and push a strong apple display with a $40 cash prize for best commercial pack. It notes $2,000 in state premiums and other $25 and $50 awards. Kidney health ads promote Doan's Kidney Pills with testimonial from C Beale of Pendleton Oregon and claim relief from frequent nocturnal urination.
An old complaint mocks a fat reducing pill that promises dramatic weight loss in 30 days. The piece cautions such products threaten health including heart disease kidney trouble and sudden death from fatty degeneration.
For sale household effects must be sold at once including dining table units rockers couch refrigerator cook and heating stoves rugs odd items set etc Mrs Rush 1806 Fourth St
The piece contrasts two extremes of leisure and work. It notes that some people rest excessively, while others chase costly diversions, leaving them numb to simple pleasures. It argues those unused to quiet may struggle to find true rest, citing Theodore Roosevelt as an example.
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