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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1905
Page
7
In a Christmas tale a young woman Miss M daughter of a merchant asks her father for forty dollars to buy dress trimming. She helps a poor woman with a sewing machine debt by paying ten dollars and later covers three months rent, rescuing a family from eviction and finding happiness at a party.
Secretary Hitchcock proposes withdrawing funds from the Malheur irrigation venture due to legal obstacles and prohibitive costs. Key issues include wagon road grant owners resisting acreage limits and railroad damage claims through Maheur canyon. The Geological Survey director suggests delaying final abandonment to seek negotiated solutions. La Grande Royal Arch Masons hold their annual officer election this evening with all companions urged to attend.
The Newim Davo Co. promotes free delivery of drug store goods to customers. They claim no extra cost, emphasize convenience, and offer refunds if customers are unhappy with received items.
The Blue Mountain Grange No. 346 elected officers for 1906 after the Dec 16 meeting. W. M. G D Huffman, W. C. W F Gekeler, W L I, and other named officers were chosen. One candidate entered first and second degrees and four advanced in third and fourth. Next meeting set for Saturday Jan 21 due to Fruitgrowers Association.
Judge Robert Eakin of Union County announces his bid for supreme judge subject to Republican primary. He is popular for fairness and fearlessness and has resided in Union County for 55 years before relocating to La Grande last year after the county and district offices moved to the La Grande Pendleton seat.
A masquerade ball will be given at Hilgard on Saturday evening December 23 1905. All are invited. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertised as liquid electricity promises renewed vigor and health. Prices listed 55 and 85 cents by Newlin Drug Company.
The notice exalts ready service and accommodating staff guiding customers to suitable options. It emphasizes dependable assistance, inviting shoppers to try the store and compare prices against rivals. The tone is promotional and customer friendly.
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