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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1908
Page
4
A La Grande newspaper lists daily and weekly subscription rates and terms. It notes cross-office filing, policy on nom de plum articles, and advertising pricing including display and notices. It also mentions sign-your-article encouragement and various line rates for notices and condolences.
In repair shops shoes are lapped while you wait. The modern cobbler's shop is equipped with factory machines and worn shoes can be re-soled in minutes and at much less cost than the old hand method.
The Oregon grocers association plans a June initiative to amend the current law that exempts public officials from garnishment. Delinquent officials could be compelled to pay grocery debts, despite previous failed attempts amid debates over dignity and state administration.
The text argues that moral progress requires both advancement and rigorous citation of sources. It discusses Oregon and canneries, Utah canneries in 1906–1907, payments to growers totaling 207 099 in 1908, and the need for a county high school in Union County. It notes poultry bulletins from Oregon Agricultural College and concerns about hog prices and market readiness.
The passage laments the decline of traditional cobbling as modern machinery and electric motors replace hand tools. It notes people discarding old shoes, repairing at the cobbler, or recycling, while the old craftsman sits at his seat wearing a leather apron and using a flat-faced hammer, now endangered by industrial speed.
A Toledo Oregon dispatch reports two nearby sawmills set to resume operations after months of idleness due to weak lumber markets. One mill, Cuinal sension, employs about 100 workers when at full capacity. Rail shipments currently go to California, but deepening the Yaquina Bay river could allow ocean carriers to load lumber directly at Toledo, expanding mill size.
A child asks her father a long string of questions about nature and existence from why the world is round to why fairies live on dew. He responds with a blunt, offhand reply and sends the child to bed after his outburst, ending the scene with a punished, quiet close.
A contemplation on attempting to convert Japan and China to Christianity. The piece weighs religious outreach across East Asia and the potential cultural impact of mission efforts between nations.
A quotation from GEORGE T. ANGELIL questions whether Japan and China might use similar missionary efforts to influence the United States, suggesting a strategic parallel in coercive soft power. The remark implies concern about competing nations employing cultural or religious instruments to shape American policy.
The witness THAW LISTENS 10 EXPERTS testifies that Thaw appeared a nervous wreck even at the witnesses' whist club the day before the shooting. Experts find Thaw's actions irrational for a year prior to the incident.
Jan 15 report from Rio de Janeiro says Rear Admiral Evans and senior officers are hosted by President Renna at the executive palace. Argentina announces a fleet will greet the American warships, and Chill’s coast will receive the vessels.
LC Smith the garage man returns the purchase price to those who bought numbers in the raffle for a Reo touring car. The machine will not be disposed of now and the tickets are being refunded to entrants.
Notice announces Max Dut of Hilgard Oregon intends to prove up Homestead entry 1199 in SW 21 25 34 EWM before the U S Land Office at La Grande Oregon on February 10 1908 Witnesses listed include Gottlieb Klopfenstein Fred Dutil Kil Road Farmer Jack all of Hilgard Oregon and La Grande Oregon with W Davis as Register of the La Grande Land Office.
The Henry and Carr furniture store advertises a red tag sale with significant savings on furniture. Consumers are urged not to miss the chance to buy at reduced prices during the event.
Jan 15 at Tlavana reports the Fingler steamers from Knight's Key to Havana start regular trips. The service cuts Florida to Havana travel time to about 12 hours.
Brotherhood of Owls La Grande Nest 17 meets Tuesdays in K P hall with visiting brothers welcome. Red Cross Lodge 27 meets Mondays in Castle Hall Corpe building with a Pythian welcome for visitors. Crystal Lodge 60 meets Tuesdays in LO Co F lodge with visiting members invited. Court Maid Marian 22 meets Wednesdays at Buco Shai with attendees invited. Star Encampment 41 meets every second and fourth Wednesday in Jew’s hall with visiting patriarchs welcome. B of A meets first and third Thursdays at O O F hall with visiting members welcome. Elks Lodge 423 meets Thursdays at 4 oclock in Adams Avenue hall with visiting brothers invited.
Special clearance informs customers of a 75 percent discount on doors and sash, 60 percent off old mill work including moulding, gutter, balusters, newels, brackets, blocks, and more. All other stock sold at cost, unload cedar shingles to liquidate inventory after unloading from the car.
Land parcel of 149 acres located six miles away on Fox Island with at least 2000 cords of quality wood. The tract is level and wagon accessible across its entirety. Company invites any reasonable offer and specifies terms. Real Estate Loan and Commission Company.
Lo C F La Grande Lodge No 16 meets in their hall every Saturday night Visiting brothers cordially invited to attend Cemetery plot may be nnn Model Restaurant T J Broggin N D E Cox Secretary Co J Vanderpoel Fin 8¢¢
Land in Cove Oregon high quality for cherries apples berries or vegetables offered in 10 acre tracts from the Ed Payne farm. The La Grand Investment Co announces sale by instruments with recent purchasers already on the books.
After selling my dry goods business to James G. Snodgrass I thank customers for liberal patronage and assure continued good service by my successor. I request all who owe me to call and settle at their earliest convenience. Bp. Staples.
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