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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1907
Page
2
It is with much pleasure that we call your attention to our perfume department. We buy our perfumes direct from the makers. By careful study and strict attention to the wants of our patrons we are able to offer you the best selected line of perfumes outside the large cities.
A scanned fragment from a La Grande Oregon paper includes postal details, advertising rates, and editor notes. It discusses signed articles, local opinions on county division, a forthcoming Moyer-Heywood league event in Portland, and debates over school funding and free books amid legislative consideration.
City officers including Mayor J B Stoddard Recorder R Snook Marshal L Rayburn Treasurer J K Wright and council members face retirement unless reelected on the second Monday in March. Several wards must draw lots due to new ward lines. Major undertakings loom with a city water bond of at least 180 000 and potential electric plant adding 26 000 to 60 000 more.
Chicago endures scarlet fever and diphtheria with six thousand children affected and schools closed. Smallpox and scarlet fever are epidemic across Illinois as public health alarms rise statewide. Washington calls for regional river cooperation to open the Columbia and align freight rates across Oregon Idaho and Washington.
A bill seeks to shut down the two state normal schools at Ashland and Drain amid calls for publicity before action. Debate continues on establishing a state bank examiner to inspect banks, with passage expected this session. Speaker Davey plans to assign Democrat Herman Rothchild to all 41 House committees, a minority party representation move.
A capable grocery worker with years of experience seeks employment. Inquiries may be made at the newspaper office for contact details and arranging an interview.
La Grande council granted a franchise for a 98 plant and discussions of a city light plant rise. With the Grande Ronde Electric Company centers nearby, residents anticipate cheaper electricity and relief from power shortages.
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