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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1907
Page
4
The letter page discusses Oregon fruit advertising ideas by Johnathan Bourne, rail road commission powers, and the citizen initiative role. It notes Roosevelt’s authority issue and suggests residents push for stronger commission authority through public insistence. The piece argues voters shape laws and criticizes limited legislative powers.
Fruit growers and businessmen debated the feasibility of a Vindyar vinegar factory in the city. They saw potential to expand a market for unsold fruit and to boost the local fruit industry as it matures. The plan aimed to improve purity and eliminate competition from other products, making fruit vinegar more profitable.
The council discussed a general mass meeting to review the proposed charter before submission to voters. A mass meeting had been planned weeks ago and would be called in due time. no action was taken due to late adjournment.
Miss Nina Hunstock announces available lessons for ladies of La Grande. She will teach watercolors and china painting from her studio at 906 Main Street. She invites interested students to place orders and begin lessons.
A poorly legible medical ad claims a cure for lung trouble and coughing. It states the subject, a Floyd, weighed 120 pounds after recovery and credits Dr Kug as discovering the remedy. The ad promises a 50 cent bottle and a free trial at Newlin Drug Store, noting thousands are helped yearly.
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