Local newspaper rates and a historic hymn tale
A fragment lists daily and weekly subscription prices for United Press Telegraph Service and notes on advertising rates. It also retells the origin of the hymn In the Sweet By and By, describing how S. Fillmore Bennett and J. Webster created the music in a Wisconsin store, then performed it together and published it shortly after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fillmore Bennett
Elkhorn
Wis
Bennett
Wisconsin
J. P. Webster
Webster
Mr. Webster
Mr ‘Bright
Suleetod
Oregon counties face influx plans for March and April
Read as a 1920s-era editorial, the piece argues 20 000 visitors may come to Oregon in March and April and suggests adding Union County to absorb growth. It notes eastern Oregon towns from Salem to Grants Pass will mobilize commercial groups for a March April campaign to attract attention and remain on the map.
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Oregon
Union
Union County
Portland
Co Atate
Salem
Allamny
Eugene
Willamette Valley
Rowebore
Umpqud
Grants Pass
Medsford
Ashland
Storne River Valley
Season of charity drives amid New York unemployment woes
A New York City report states 160000 idle men exist, signaling scant job chances for many. Spring work may ease strain, with Portland and other cities facing similar challenges. political shifts and figures like Senator Fulton are noted as towns look to recover.
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Contral Federated Union
New York City
Searte
San Francisco
Los
Cirewon
Portland
Heney
Fulton
Tel
Chain Gang at Walla Walla Seeks City Reform
For the first time in Walla Walla a city chain gang works the streets under Floyd Haviland. Three able bodied men serve time in jail, replacing the prior practice of county jail confinement. The system aims to reduce hotel lodging costs and deter foraging, with reports noting no arrests since Friday night.
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Walla Walla
Floyd Haviland
Saya
Haviland
J ‘Tia
Treasuree's Call for County and Road Warrants
Notice from Union County Oregon treasurer announces funds on hand to pay all county warrants presented and indorsed before April 1, 1905 and road fund warrants endorsed before December 19, 1907. No interest accrues on these warrants after January 10, 1908.
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Union County
Oregon
The Man of the Hour at Broward's Opera House
Minggoera presents The Man of the Hour at Broward's opera house Tuesday night January 21 under William A. Brady and Joseph R. Griemer. The play is praised as a substantial hit with generous laughs and a convincing dramatic vehicle.
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Minggoera
Broward's
Opera House
Ing
William A. Brady
Joseph R. Griemer
Van Duyne Co. Advertises Bargain Wear and Utility Goods
The Van Duyne store promotes a line of bargain Be 10e 18c fhe and 50¢ bar gain tables described as useful and worthy wear and utility items. The ad urges a call to convince customers they will save money and find items they have been seeking.
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van Duyne
THE
van Duyne Co
Cherrys New Laundry Promotes Cash Coupons
SPECIAL INDUCEMENT. After a successful first year the business invites regular patrons and new customers to pay cash with coupon books offering five dollars of laundry for four fifty. A ten percent discount applies to book purchases. The shop highlights new shirt and collar machine and pleated shirt rolling invention for superior results and asks customers to send laundry to Main 78.
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Anc Cherrys
The Boy and the Bank Book
The article urges thrift from a young age urging boys to save early to form a habit. It promotes banking with Eastern Oregon Trust & Savings Bank and highlights independence and prosperity gained as savings grow year by year under bank officers F. M. Burkit president and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eastern Oregon Trust & Savings Bank
Notice of business transition and thanks to customers
Former owner thanks customers after selling the grocery business to James G. Snodgrass and asks debtors to settle balances promptly, noting the successor will value their trade in the future.
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James G. Snodgrass
Masonic andfraternal lodge notices in La Grande area
Fraternal groups meet weekly with visiting members invited. Rebekahs Crystal Lodge No 50 holds Tuesday evenings at I C F lodge. Laura Stiles N G Jennie Smith secretary. Odd Fellows Star Encampment No 81 meets every second and fourth Wednesday. Board of Trustees includes Hendricks Berger and Peterson. B P C E La Grande Lodge No 1 meets Thursdays. J Arbuckle president, J Vanderpoel secretary. La Grande Lodge No 16 meets Saturdays. cemetery plot noted at Model Restaurant location.
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Woodmen of the World
la Grande Lodge No
K. of Phall
Corpe B
N. L. Ackleb
J. H. Keeney
A. F
A.M. la Grande Lodge No
A. M
L. H. Russell
W. M
Pythian Sisters
Rowena Temple
P. Hall
Corpe
Cordilly
Lizzie Haworth
M. EB
C. Eunice Procter
Brotherhood of Owls
la Grande Nest No. 17
K. of P. Hall
N. L, Ackles
B. L. Leavitt
Rebekahs
Crystal Lodge No
Laura Stiles
N. G
Jennie Smith
I. D. OO F
Cox
W. A. Worstell
Lo. C. F. la Grande Lodge
Scroggin
D. BE
C. J. Vanderpoel
Special sale closes out doors with heavy discounts
A local lumber company advertises 76 percent off doors and sash and 60 percent off old mill work including moulding gutter and brackets. They offer remaining stock at cost and urge quick purchase. Also promoting 149 acres of land with 2000 cords of wood six miles from town and other land offers with installment plans.
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Fox Hill
Annual Meeting Notice for La Grande Railway Stockholders
Notice states the annual stockholders meeting of the La Grande Ren Eptire amocssion will be held at the William Miller & Bro office on Monday January 18 1908 at 2 30 oclock P M.
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la Grande Ren Eptire Amocssion
Wiliam Miller & Bro
Palmer House Board and Room Offer
A note invites readers to go to the Palmer house for board and room arrangements offering best and cheapest accommodations in town.
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Palmer House
Also Mentioned on This Page
la Grande Evening Observer
Currey Brothers
United Press Telegraph Service
le Grande
Thales
API
Island
Ity
Hughes
Leggeth
Elite
Acme
H. B Haisten
F. D. Haisten
Adams Avenue
Main
Heinze
Jas. G. Snodgrass
Treasuree
the Bank Book
F. M. Burkit
WM. Miller
Geo. L. Cleaver
T. J. Scroggin
F. J. Holmes
OF the
LA Grande
Ore
L. O. T. M. Hive No
Sadie Klintworth
L. C. Maggi Reynolds
K. of P
Red Cross Lodge
Castle Hall
Pythian
Harold Herron
C. Cc
R. Pattison
Lo, Hall
D. B. Cox
Bee
la Grande Aerie No
Brethres Vited
J. H. Peare
Geo
J. Abegg
M. B. of A
Lo, O. F. Hall
J. A. Arbuckle
Presi Cc
J. Vanderpoel
B. P. C. E. la Grande Lodge Nol
Elke’ Hall
Adame Avenue
Iting Brothers
W. B. Sargent
Ricr
G. EB. M’'Cully
Stoddard Lumber Co
Sion Company
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