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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1908
Page
7
The La Grande street department reports heavy work combating noxious weeds on public property. Officials say consistent effort is needed as vegetation control continues across city streets and alleys.
The Pastime Theater announces a complete program change on Monday and Thursday. Matinges perform on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons in the new lineup.
Fragments indicate a property and land inquiry led by an official named J. A. Matott, likely a district superintendent, mentioning a thistle and silver malt and abutting grounds, but details are unclear from the garbled text.
Advertisement from Arnold's Asthma Cure Co promises to cure asthma bronchitis and catarrh with a medicine. It states a money back guarantee if the medicine does not work and provides addresses in Beattle Washington and Cove Oregon for inquiries within 80 days.
An advertisement touts L. Ty Cooper's theory that the stomach is the true seat of life and health. It cites widespread “half-sick” people and claims his medicine restores digestion, with testimonial from Edgar L. Hinds of Everett Massachusetts who reports renewed appetite and energy after one bottle.
J Muller and his wife were on a pleasure trip when their car left a grade near Baker City. Muller was killed and Mrs Muller was badly hurt. A freight crew rescued her and removed the body. Funeral plans not yet set. Mrs Muller expected to recover from the shock. Also reported, the 80 acre Dobbs ranch near Dobbs sold for 6500 to a La Grande buyer.
Eugene officials discuss bonding options for the water system moving from 300000 to 600000 dollars. Councilman Williams leads the proposal and the city attorney is directed to draft a charter amendment to place the measure before voters. The Eugene Guard reports the chamber carried the motion.
Gladstone Park Oregon hosts a railway excursion to Port and return at one third fare for groups of 50 paying passengers. Certificates signed by B Crom secretary due by July 21 2008 at Gladstone Park. Tickets on sale three days before opening. Also rental ad for a front house with rooms to let at $12.50.
A sales notice highlights 20 to 50 percent discounts on all articles in multiple departments with lots at half regular price. The offer includes staple items and a chance to reserve shoes for future delivery if paid now, with delivery to follow.
A fragment from a trade list notes items such as Olinger Ale Sarmaparinla and Mineral Water and references selling at a fair profit. Details are sparse about prices or quantities and no broader context is provided.
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