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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1908

Page

8

Bargain Bonanza Flags Deep Discounts Across Goods

A large assortment of odd pieces is offered at 25 to 60 percent below regular price, featuring varied items across departments and promising substantial savings for shoppers seeking bargains.

Thunderstorms Hit Several towns in Inland Northwest Districts

The report notes brief, intense storms across Walla Walla Pasco Eureka Pendleton Dayton and nearby areas with heavy rain electric thunder and lightning. Walla Walla saw 0.033 inches of rain enough to wash pavement. Pasco suffered a bridge washout delaying a train. other towns reported damaging lightning and stormy weather with no major destruction.

Northern Pacific Here Eureka Junction Pendleton

Charter Revision Discusses Bonding and City Officials

City council debated charter revisions focusing on bonding provisions and officer tenure changes. Proposals included mayor recorder chief of police and treasurer term shortening, and keeper powers for imprisonment. American Light & Power offered a water system plan funded by bonds, prompting calls for expert review and possible immediate action or delay for better terms.

Watka Meyers, Bay and Krieger Menta Monroe Beard F. K. Lowry American Light & Power Company of Kansas City

Recall petition targets Olwell in Medford ward clash

Prohibitionists begin the first Oregon recall petition under a new constitutional amendment in Medford First ward. They charge Olwell no longer resides there, but aim to oust him for voting to keep Hotel Nash bar open and replace him with a council ally who supports a dry city. Councilman Wortman opposed the recall.

Medford Oregon Sans Ron Simes Gurus Olwell Nash Bar Wortman

Foulkes Here Sunday at La Grande Church

The Rev. William H. Foulkes will preach at the Presbyterian church in the morning and evening this Sunday in La Grande. The evening service will include his installation as pastor. Though frequently invited to commencements and religious gatherings, he declines due to time constraints, choosing to devote the day to the local church.

William H. Foulkes First Presbyterian Church of Portland Presbyterian Church Foulkes la Grande

Stimulation Without Irritation Urges Mild Digestion Aid

Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup is promoted to aid digestion and stimulate the liver and bowels without irritating stomach or liver. It claims to be non nauseating and gentle, unlike pills or ordinary cathartics, by A. T. Hill, druggist.

A. T. Hill

Ban on Herds in Street Policy Near Final Passage

A proposed city ordinance would ban herding cows and stock in streets and yards within city limits without the owners consent and a responsible keeper. The measure, read a second time, was referred to the street committee after questions about age and competence delayed final passage.

Monroe

Moore to Deliver National Osteopaths Address in Kirksville

Dr F E Moore, past year president of the National Association of Osteopaths, departs La Grande for Kirkesville Mo to attend the convention honoring Dr Still s birthdate. He will deliver the presidential address to about 1800 delegates, with his tenure highlighting extensive correspondence and La Grande publicity. Rent notice follows.

F. E. Moore National Association Kirkesville Onrail Kirkenville Still la Grande Wa Ouutern Oateo M ' Bo

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