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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1905
Page
3
A catalog of holiday offerings highlights books as universal gifts with single volumes and sets including Oxford Bibles and prayer books. Cigar boxes priced from $1.00, many imported from Germany, plus a new line of artistic items and Kodak supplies advertised.
A memo advises listing gift recipients from ads and noting suitable presents opposite each name. This plan helps shoppers concentrate on the lines to view when visiting the store.
Local shop promotes a range of Christmas trimmings including colored paraffine candles in boxes from 16 to 48 inches, candle holders, garlands, crements, tinsel wreaths, and other festive decor at low prices.
This ad promotes a wide range of shaving supplies and grooming items including fountain pens, desk sets, blotters, razors from $6.00, shaving soaps and lotions, pocket knives, carving sets, shears, and manicure implements guaranteed satisfactory. It targets men, boys, and some ladies with gift ideas.
Advertises assortment of candies described as pure and toothsome with holly boxes for gift sending. Also promotes perfumes and toilet waters with a note on high quality and acceptable gift packaging.
The store promotes a wide range of gifts including Oxford Bibles, Teachers' Bibles, prayer books, hymnals, church goods, and toys. It highlights a separate children’s department with numerous dolls, games, and toys, plus new fancy goods, Christmas cards, bags, purses, stationery, and decorative items, all at low prices.
The Portland Oregonian notes a new railway venture planned in Oregon to connect the Grande Ronde valley with New Haven residents and other nearby areas. Early construction promises to bring freight focus over urban growth, improving transport for grain fruit timber and butter while reducing muddy roads and farm costs.
L E Allingham reports the Great Southern Railway awarded him a contract for 2,000,000 ties. They are to be delivered at Des Chutes at the crossing point of the prospective railway line. This development signals busy business for the Prineville mill.
The forecast notes a coming warm spell after the coldest day so far this season. In late November temperatures hit 29 degrees with heavy frost and strong east winds signaling winter. An unrelated ad mentions Santa’s letter box at Newlin Co. Stationery and local engraving services expanding due to recent advertising.
Ad claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea makes babies strong and active with red lips and bright eyes. It markets Tea or Tabists at 56 cents and a 1.00 package, with additional 38 cent options, promoting health benefits for infants.
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