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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1906
Page
2
A quirky line on judging people by habits rather than appearances. It notes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and jokes about priced tea products. Published by Newsin Drua Co.
One year in advance Six months in advance Entered at the Post Office at La Grande Oregon This paper will not publish any article appearing over a nom de plaitrie Signed articles will be received subject to editors discretion Please sign your articles and save disappointment Advertising rates in play Ad rates formatted upon application or a) rewrit ing policy: first line rate per line for each subsequent line.
A short verse urges lifting a sad man with praise and cheer. It counsels slapping him on the back and saying better luck next time. The poem promotes using kind words to help and encourage others.
The Denver water issue urges voters to consider spring purchases in Mill Canyon and asks the water committee to publish an official city water consumption statement. It proposes the city engineer measure reservoir capacity, then stop pumps for 24 to 48 hours to determine usage and establish a sufficient supply and cost.
In Eastern Oregon heavy snows hinder access while officials plan to open a county clerk registration office downtown to boost voter turnout for the primary. The move targets five La Grande precincts to improve convenience for voters and secure larger registration.
The new president of France, born in a blacksmith’s cottage among the humblest, is praised for consistent success since birth, while his name suggests a fall from grace to some observers.
A claim circulated by press dispatches that George Washingtons hatchet was buried in a large tree felled last week near Morrisville Virginia. The remark questions reporters ability to verify the tale and notes lingering questions about the famous lie about Washington.
Residents along the road to Milton and Freawater push for a macadam highway linking to the state line. County commissioners, meeting in February, may face at least five petitions for road building assistance, with Walla Walla benefiting from improved access.
Seventy five Harvard students plan to attend Phedre at the Boston Theatre tonight. After the performance they will present Mme. Sarah Bernhardt with a gold medal, an honor previously given only to men of eminence for her services to French art and history.
Washington January 26 General H G Sharpe announces two new army baker and cook schools to be located at Jefferson Barracks Missouri and the Presidio San Francisco following successful operations to date These additions aim to improve Army food service and training across locations.
New York January 26 The American Missionary Association calls Congregational churches especially their Sabbath Schools and Young Peoples Societies to observe Sunday February 11 for the ninety seventh birthay of Abraham Lincoln.
Reliable druggist F. C. Fornas, a graduate of pharmacy, heads the prescription department. Prescriptions are delivered at all times and customers may call Red 121 for service.
J G Ardrey former city resident now near Portland is in the city offering piano tuning services. Those with instruments needing attention may leave orders at Huelats music store. Ardrey will be in La Grande about ten days longer.
A drug store ad praises service and personal care with lines about a little love wealth and home for you and me. It touts good health as the main outcome and mentions Rocky Mountain Tea as the health aid.
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