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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1909
Page
4
In this issue readers are invited to sign articles with discretion by editors. Display advertising rates are available on application. Local notices cost 19 cents per line for the first insertion and six cents per line for subsequent insertions. Condolence readings and cards of thanks priced at five cents per line.
Attorneys statewide doubt the supreme court will declare the local option law valid in Union county. Grant county shows many discrepancies with fewer votes for local option and state offices, yet most lawyers expect the court to uphold the law there as well.
The report notes January weather contrasts and ongoing coal and car shortages nationwide. It mentions scarce coal shipments, winter snows, and irrigation needs, plus a political update on Senator Heyburn of Idaho and legislative plans likely to support a bill similar to the Owen statute.
The pegale of Wonahinetot celebrate their governor elect Jins who plans a California sanatorium stay before the inauguration. The council race in Albenger and Dewy is noted with precincts and county votes shaping the final tally.
The report predicts several hunting law changes will be enacted soon and new licenses issued after the session begins. Local hunters are told to wait for the updated rules to avoid confusion with obsolete laws. Alongside, mining chatter in Sumpter hints at ongoing dredge prospecting with promises of gold removal next season.
Salem mayor's annual message outlines progress on a boulevard to the state capital, water and sewer systems, and ongoing street improvements. The city’s funded debt is stated as not exceeding $220,000.
Harry MacMillan the first white mining millionaire was arrested in Tonopah Nevada on a complaint by gambling king May. He allegedly cashed worthless checks totaling about $9000 and sought funds to cover the losses. MacMillan was engaged to Edna Goodrich, wife of Nat Goodwin.
The notice urges customers to adopt money-saving habits by trading at Newlin Drug Co. James Stillman is mentioned in association with the promotion.
A Jacksonville Town resident, Chris D. Peterson, notes his young son survived a violent croup attack after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He believes the remedy prevented a fatal choking incident. For sale by all good dealers.
In New York a fragmented passage cites figures such as Harriman, Jacob J. Schiff, Ort Ho Rahn, HAL Rogers, Henry Frick, and Somntar WooAod in relation to a broader inquiry into the Union Pacific and related lines. The garbled text references the Slegrifiern Tacit and various rail entities, suggesting a discussion of control or influence surrounding the railroad empire.
A brief notice states the remedy can take effect in under a week, often within three days, and is sold by reputable dealers.
Oakland and San Francisco businessmen seek rural reared youths for commercial roles. The Polytechnic Business College of Oakland reports strong training results and homelike facilities at low rates, with graduates obtaining jobs on completion. Free illustrated catalogues available from Prof. W. E. Gibson at 606 Twelfth St.Calrisnu'
Clotine Clancd and Proceed. Send your suit to me and it will be returned to you looking as good as when new. Ladies' wear given special and pains taking attention. Over Newlin's Drug Store.
Notice is given of a stockholders meeting for La Grande Investment Company on Monday February 1 1909 at 2 o clock pm at the company office. Purpose is to elect a board of directors and conduct other business as needed. Secretary K Wright signs the notice.
Notice to dog owners that the 1908 dog tax tags are now with the city recorder and from January 1 1908 dogs found without tax tags will be taken up and disposed of under city ordinance. Chief W Waldon of La Grande police signs the notice.
Report notes Wil Codlwell can hobble on crutches two to three weeks after spraining his ankle and may be off work for three months before full recovery. The text suggests a loss to the court or chamber’s operations.
An advertising notice from the Manes Poetier Insulator Mfg. Co. of Portland Oregon offers to sell their Nover Roiler Insulator and Firelees Cooke. It promises household income between 2500 and 2000 dollars per year for movers in the town and invites inquiries at 59 El Woah. st.
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