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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1906
Page
3
An advertisement touts a Grande School of Music led by Prof Day and Mrs Day, claiming it is among the state's best. It highlights a two-department system for beginners aged six and up, with flexible placement into the first three grades, and notes no student will remain without progress.
Local lodge listings aZ La Grande outline meeting times and inviting visiting brethren and members for Eagles Elks Odd Fellows Eastern Star Foresters and Woodmen of the World. Details include meeting nights in municipal halls Redman hall and K P hall with names of officers and guardians inviting community participation.
Mrs Jennie Dun can of Haynesville Maine at 70 claims Electric Bitters cured her 20 year chronic dyspepsia and left her strong as a young girl. The product treats stomach liver blood and general debility and is sold with a guarantee for 50 cents at New Dave Co.'s drug store. Old maids would be scarce if they could be made to sew and beauty is tied to Rocky Mountain Tea.
A Union County traveler recounts a six week tour from Portland to Southern California in December through February. The account covers dense itineraries, rain spoiled events, receptions, hotel sights, ocean views, mountains, and a bath house opening for Oregon visitors. He praises the region as a fine winter spot and notes personal experiences with family, locals, and notable sites along the way.
Plans call for replacing the present building with a two story bank block on an 58 by 110 foot lot. The ground floor will house the bank while the upper floor will provide offices. Construction aims for rapid completion as weather permits, with a total cost around 25000 dollars.
Governor Chamberlain reverses the commutation of Joseph Le Berge who was released from Portland penitentiary after two years of a five year burglary term. Le Berge, freed August 1906 under parole, is accused of stealing from automatic slot gas meters. The case is sent to District Attorney Manning for a circuit court hearing on returning him to finish the remaining sentence.
A Woodford Tennessee resident, Mrs Mollie Holt, is said to have recovered from a severe lung illness after doctors feared her end was near. The account credits Dr Kings New Discovery with the dramatic improvement and full recovery. The advert then promotes Hollistara Rocky Mountain Tea and other tonics from Nuwin Devo Company.
A lighthearted note from Newsin Dave Co. suggests judging a person by their tea intake rather than appearance. It references Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and mentions a price of 36 cents for Tea or Tableta as a playful social aside.
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