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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1908
Page
3
The juniors, buoyed by a prior win, drill hard to rebound against the seniors who seek revenge after last Friday's defeat. A second game Friday night at the skating rink promises a hard fought battle with proceeds aiding the park fund.
Oregon lists pension applicants who were approved. Recipients include Daniel C. Bowman Pendleton $6 Samuel H. Biggs Lostine $15 Ben F. Baird Baker City $12 Mary P. Baugh Prairie City $12 James H. Cross The Dalles $15 William P. Samms Enterprise $20 George E. Mayfield Elgin $12 John B. Owen Pendleton $12 Josiah Ledbetter North Powder $12 John Rollins Elgin $12 Moses Hodge Enterprise $12 Joseph W. Hall Durkee $15 Hannah Calvert Elgin $12 Frank A. Kilpatrick La Grande $12.
Miss Neill has placed Kiser hand colored photographs on display in our window until Thursday evening. Also on view are more watercolors from Miss Stoddard's studio at Ferguson's.
President-elect William H Taft will deliver the principal address at the annual banquet of the National Civic Federation in New York tonight Governor Hughes and Mayor McClellan are to appear The item also mentions a fur incident east of La Grande and an Observer office ad from Newlin Book and Stationery Co The report blends political coverage with local notices from a late edition.
Store promotes dolls at very low prices at Silverthorn and Maci's Grug store.
David Freeman of Kempt Nova Scotia reports relief from a heavy dull post meal sensation using Chamberlains stomach and liver tablets. He claims the remedy strengthens the stomach improves digestion and regulates the liver and bowels, noting higher cost but greater effectiveness than pills.
A brief note extols a medicine as splendid and effective, recommending readers try it at local stores. The text emphasizes its superior qualities and widespread availability, urging timely purchase to experience its claimed benefits.
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