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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1908
Page
4
The La Grande Observer details subscription rates and notice policies. It requires real names, warns against nom de plume submissions, and explains display ad and local reading notice pricing per line with concessions for condolences and cards of thanks.
Analysis notes that as Ume arrives Taft will be backed by a cabinet likely to bolster dignity, with Knox as secretary of state anticipated.
The Oregon state reform school is presented as a non punitive institution focused on industry, education, and rehabilitation for boys aged 10 to 11, with parole possible after sufficient progress. It emphasizes schooling, industrial and agricultural training, music, religious services, and monthly contact with parents, arguing reform is cheaper and more effective than imprisonment. Tom Richardson and Tom Hiehard are highlighted for their roles in Oregon's development and Portland’s growth.
The Ladies' Neighborhood Club and Sunday schools form separate committees to canvass the city for families needing assistance and children who could use Christ spirit reminders. The effort follows annual Christmas week inquiries, though rewards for volunteers are rare.
The report praises an ideal winter with abundant feed and easy timber from nearby mountains. It highlights a model 1203 climate year, good crop yields and stable prices, and a Thanksgiving public offering by the city Ministerial association with small year-end balances. It notes wealth concentration yet better-fed, better-clothed masses and a busy week in the valley.
E D Selder extols his shop offering pure confections with a broad choice. Customers are urged to “get acquainted” and assured of value whether buying small or large quantities.
The Price Gates case in this city with Dr. W. H. Riley charged with veterinary surgery without a license will be heard next Wednesday. The proceedings have lingered for weeks. Other lawsuits include J. W. White vs Hunter’s Ve and Fr Ww. Fart, Constable Faulk attached property improperly, and Floyd T. Oliver vs Teeheseenhorget for 8257.90 plus costs 294. All are set before Justice Stewart next Wednesday.
Seeks buyers for a 560 acre tract six miles from town on R F D. One hundred acres under cultivation. A $1000 residence and other improvements. Spring and creek water adequate for house and barns. Across one forty acre tract for $5009 cash. Write to Indian Valley Realty Company Figin for details.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Mneet Ine of ines teble mats and aebéstos linn at Van Duyn s. The readable pieces reference locations and names without full context or dates, making a precise summary difficult. Further readable material needed for a complete card.
Real estate listings on Jefferson avenue to North Fourth street show numerous H rooms and 4 to 19 acre parcels with houses, barns, water shares, fruit trees, timber, and cultivation. Prices range from about 900 to 2 500 dollars with options for one tenth down and time payments. La Grande Investment Co Foley Block offers further listings and assistance.
A brief notice advertising a limited run of Ki Sér bhund colored photographs of American scenes. The message invites interested buyers to call at THE LITTLE SHOP located at 006 Main Avenue for further details.
Miss Young will open a studio for a limited number of pupils at the home of Mrs. Harriet Kk. McDonald located at 1616 Sixth Street. The notice notes careful selection and aims to provide individual attention to students.
The undersigned will sell at public auction on December 18, 1998 at 2:30 PM at the city pound La Grande Union County Oregon a red and white cow aged 2 to 4 years with brand on left hip ear marks square crop off left ear and underbit right ear and three due laps Impounded December 7 1998 cash to highest bidder under city ordinance Dated December 16 1904 Chief of Police La Grande Oregon fire
Orho Sckervley as administrator of William J. Shoemaker's estate has filed a final account. Union County Oregon bounty court fixes January 7, 1909 at 2 PM in La Grande for hearing objections to the report. Dated December 4, 1908 in La Grande Oregon. OTHO ECKERSLEY.
B D Selders introduces hot chicken tamales to his confectionery lineup. Those who enjoy these delicacies can order them now from Selders candy store.
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