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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1908
Page
4
The notice lists subscription prices for daily and weekly editions with discounts for advance payments. It states rates of 6 daily, 6 daily in advance, 3.50 for six months, 31.00 weekly for a year, and 0.75 for six months. It notes entry as second class at a La Orande post office and bans publication of unsigned articles, reserving editor discretion.
Classified advertisement notice outlines per line pricing for first and subsequent insertions. Includes festive listings and thanks messages with per line rates and reading notice details.
The Elgin Recorder reports Judge Crawford revoked the parole of J C Hartman the shoplifter after repeated failures at reform. Hartman who has a history of petty thefts and penitentiary terms is blamed for many depredations in the area. The paper argues parole would not protect the public and urges residents to oppose leniency. Also mentions Oregon Republicans hold primaries on the question of Taft vs Foraker and notes an upcoming wedding in Paris between Miss Alle Ney Wetherbe and Count Rudolph Festetics de Toina with a fortune at stake.
The gentleman pictured with the Elks will sing a specially written song. Jimmie, long pursued by Roman Catholic girls and anxious mothers, explains his preference for single blessedness. After these performances, plans to ensnare his affections will end. Get your seats.
Grandmother Palmer shows improving vitality after a week at home with Joseph Palmer. Though nearing advanced age, relatives and friends hold cautious hope as daughter Mrs Elizabeth Jones of Portland arrives to stay until recovery.
A birth was recorded this Monday morning in the city. A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Kessler and to Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Black.
There is room for all in Union county with daily subdivision of holdings creating opportunities to buy fruit tracts hay ranches wheat farms dairy ranches poultry farms or cattle ranches. Desirable selections and affordable prices beckon new residents to join Union county prosperity.
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