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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1908

Page

4

Near beer debate looms as La Grande council weighs ordinance

La Grande council discusses two phase near beer ordinance with Pennington licensing proposal under committee review. Mayor Hall has investigated restrictions while some council members push for licensing with limits to minors. signposts a potential shift from current conditions. Advertisements note changing rates and local moving picture campaigns across Idaho and the northwest.

Nower Hall

Weather and politics mingle in a fog of speculation

The write up reflects on the harsh start to winter and longs for a dry year to ease water concerns while hinting at national inquiry into the secret services. It weaves seasonal weather talk with calls for clear oversight and steady governance.

Beretyt Tohie Souson

Irrigation plan may open river valley for development

The article notes President’s upcoming messages and expected guidance as Congress and the public await details on an irrigation program. It mentions securing 10,000 acres south of the river, extending to Catherine Creek, subdivision of large holdings, and potential electric road across the valley, with irrigation enabling further progress.

Catherine Creek

Kiser Land-Centered Photos Shown in Window This Week

Miss Noll places Kiser land-centered photographs on display at Ferguson's with window viewing through Thursday evening. Miss Stoddard's studio contributes additional waiter color photographs for customers to view.

Littl

Real estate for sale listing by La Grande Investment Co

A La Grande listing offers numerous houses and parcels on Jefferson, First, Second and North Fourth streets with prices from 1,000 to 2,900 dollars. Properties include 3 to 9 rooms, barns, wells, fruit trees, fruit bushes, water shares, and land from 1 to 49 acres plus several small lots. A partial list notes credit options with one tenth down and easy payments.

North Fourth Street

Confectionery Pitch Boasts Pure Candy Purity and Value

A candy shop ad proclaims unmatched purity and flavor and invites customers to try any amount from an ounce to a 56 pound box, promising real value for money.

D Selder Candy Man Land Sale Prospect

A 560 acre tract near town offered by Indian Valley Realty Co Elgin includes 100 acres cultivated a $1000 residence and other improvements spring water and a creek 40 acre parcel for $4000 cash located six miles from town on ft F D Figure it out for yourself written to Elgin firm that stands for a square deal

Ft. F. D Indian Valley Realty Company Elgin

Christ mas Greetings Photo Cards at The Little Shop

Beautiful Ki ser hand colored photographs of American scenes offered with limited supply. Interested buyers should call at once or visit The Little Shop located at 906 Malin Avenue for the latest Christmas greetings and mottos.

Kiser

Violin and Viola Studio Opens at Mrs McDonald Home

Miss Young will open a limited pupil studio at 1616 Sixth Street the home of Mrs Harriet R McDonald Pohne Black 402 Exception preferences given.

Young Harriet R. McDonald Sixth Street Pohne Black

Notice of Sale of Impounded Stock

Impounded stock to be sold at public auction December 18 1905 at 2 30 pm at the city pound Al Grande Union county Oregon. Described animal a red and white cow 2 or 4 years old branding H onief hip ear marks square crop off left ear square croft off and underbit and slit in right ear marked with three due laps. sale is cash to highest bidder under city ordinance. Dated December 16 1908 Chief of Police La Grande Oregon Cre

al Grande Union County Oregon A Grande

Selder Adds Hot Chicken Delights to Confectionery Line

E D Selder expands confectionery department with hot chicken females and other items ready for order at Selder's candy store.

E. D. Selder EB. D. Selder's

Notice of Pinial Settlement in Oregon Estate

Otho Eckersley administrator of William Shoemaker deceased has filed final account. Union County Oregon court sets January 4, 1909 at 2 PM in County Court Room La Grande for hearing report and objections. Dated La Grande Oregon December 15, 1968. Otho Eckersl bey

Otho Eckersley William Union Coresty Oregon Owlock Court House la Crane la Grande A. D Otho Eckerslbey

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