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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1909
Page
4
The La Grande Evening Observer lists subscription terms and rates and outlines editorial policy. It notes that unsigned articles may be published at editors discretion and requests signed submissions, with advertising rates by request and local notices charged per line.
A leak was found at Hans Market with a notice to respond by tomorrow and a contact phone listed as 16 for follow up.
Sunday at several churches in La Grande includes baptisms and communion at Pires Presbyterian. Central Church of Christ holds Bible school and evangelistic services. First Island City and Methodist parishes schedule lectures, prayers, and youth activities. Rev King to preach. Five pounds pork sale listed at North Fir Market, phone Main 1.
The piece notes ex presidents status and future plans after March 4, mentions Cleveland and Roosevelt, and analyzes wealth, salaries, and literary contracts. It urges Riverside park funding, river-front land need, and support for a state bill to reduce baking powder brands by requiring ingredient disclosure.
Representative Miller of Jackson County pushes a bill to require fishermen to pay an annual one dollar license tax if approved. The measure targets local fishing activities and revenue for state purposes.
A fragmentary classified note advertises affordable homes described as hama, urging readers to call Malin at 96 for details. The brief mentions a midget tag and offers no further context or location.
Observer readers entitled to name should call for their copy at once. The February Pacific Monthly offers an interesting article on eastern Oregon and a one day special on prime rib roast at the Hoss store with a low cents per pound price.
Tomorrow many markets advertise fresh meat at low prices. Inquiries show phone numbers and prices per pound for items like beef roasts and hams, with several streets and market names listed for shoppers.
Chilly winds made outdoors uncomfortable as the temperature fell from near freezing to about 21 degrees above overnight. The government thermometer showed a low around 7 but rose to 24, then by morning dipped again to 21 above.
Passenger trains on the main line of the RR & N show heady travel as winter business returns to normal. The La Grande Joseph run remains lucrative with both couches filled this morning. Local market ad and a medical testimonial close the fragment.
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