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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1908

Page

4

Local News and Notes From The Grande Ronde Valley

The Grande Ronde Valley paper lists subscription rates per day week and month, with discounts for advance payments. It notes entrants, poems, and obituary-like verse, plus local commentary on residents and events and mentions Duke Billl, Whitman references, and a return to Pondheton as part of ongoing community life.

Mfe Duke Billl Alin Whitman Eliekumen Dave Pondheton Grande Ronde Valley

Advertising as a Political Tool in Senator Mulkey’s Campaign

A columnist cites Tim Annuited Failere reporting that United States Senator Fred Mulkey favored newspaper ads as the sole effective advertising medium for his political entry. The calendar campaign failed to win broad support, leading to withdrawal from the race, with criticism that lithographic appeals lacked life and originality to gain lasting enthusiasm.

Tim United Stats Fred W. Muilkey Mulkey United States

City Charter Question Draws Public Comment And Debate

Discussion on a proposed new city charter by Mr. Finn prompts public comment as the Observer reports last night's debate. The piece notes the roll of self government trends, asks if the change improves the current system, and urges readers to consider registration for the upcoming primaries and election.

Asa Finn Orien Oan Economiew Ptdntpoltit

Typical Westerner Visits Eastern Oregon Newspaper Office

Cal Coomes of Cama Prairie in Umatilla County visits the editor at The Ohonover office with Dr. and Mrs. Charlton. He discusses western life, presenting a magazine style portrait and a rattlesnake hat band. The informal call serves as a vivid, old-fashioned chat with the editor.

Cal Coomes Cama Prairie Umatilla County Mra PO A. Charlton Ohonover Mr. Coomes

Panic Bank Pledge Turns Into Milk Diet Dialogue

A distressed bank official explains depositors will receive only part of their money via clearing house certificates to preserve cash. The dialogue shifts to a German accent lamenting a crying baby, using milk as a substitute for immediate funds while urging calm.

Schmidt Bank Caushler Hten Rehmidt

Protest Against Federal Troops Move In Oregon Mine Dispute

At a La Grande socialist local No. 1 meeting on December 29 1907 resolutions were unanimously rejected. The group protests federal troops used to influence Nevada and Oregon labor actions calling for withdrawal of officials and immediate enforcement of state laws. A letter will be sent to Oregon representatives and the Western Federation of Miners in Goldfield.

la Grande Ore Socialists Nevada Oregon Tves Weaterh Federation of Miters’ Inhon Gold- Tiel Ome Wiel Thomas BH

Ed Payne farm offers 10 acre tracts for sale in La Grande Oregon

The Ed Payne place is divided into 10 acre parcels now available for purchase. Purchasers may pay in installments as offered by La Grand Invement Co. The notice also mentions a furnished room with board at a separate location and a stray horse report with a contact for the owner.

Ed Payne Place LA Grand Inverment CO la Grande

Land with Wood on Fox Hill Seeks Offers

We offer 149 acres six miles from here up Fox Hill with at least 2000 cords of excellent wood. The tract is level and wagon accessible in every foot. Any reasonable offer considered for quick sale. Terms, Real Estate, Loan & Commission Company.

Fox Hill Leva Real Estate, Loan & Commission Company

The Boy and the Bank Book Encourages Youth Saving

An article from Eastern Oregon Trust & Savings promotes thrift for children urging early saving to foster independence and prosperity. It highlights that starting young leads to growing savings and compounding earnings under the bank’s guidance and lists officers I M RyrekIt, William Miller, George Cleaver, T J Scroggin, and F J Holmes.

I. M. Ryrekit WM. Miller Geo. T. Cleaver T. J. Scroggin F. J. Holmes

The Man of the Hare and The Man of the Fours at Steward Opera House

A drama titled The Man of the Hare and The Man of the Fours opens at Steward Opera House Friday night January 21. The production, described as a political graft tale, features George Brondhuret as a central figure in a critique of American affairs.

Steward Opera House Jamurmay Polit Tate

Special Inducement to Customers for Cash Coupons

A laundry advertises a year end cash coupon offer for $5.90 worth of laundry gets $4.50 cash with 10 percent savings. It promotes cash payments over billing and urges early washing. The notice notes a successful first year and plans to expand customer base.

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