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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1906
Page
4
City of La Grande Oregon warns water users to file irrigation applications with the City Recorder. Rules specify irrigation hours from 5:50 to 7:50 p.m. Signed by Water Superintendent H. C. Gitwan. Dated April 30, 1906.
A fresh act titled On the Way to the Grand Prix Race Paris debuts by Fore Paugh and Salle Brothers Circus. A gaily dressed troupe of youths performs bareback riding and wagon to horse transfers in a park drag with four horses, showcasing daring gymnastic feats and precise balance. The act is billed as new and sensational for La Grande Wednesday, August 8.
Mrs Henry Spence and Miss Edna Hunter returned from Wallowa Tuesday evening after a week away. Mrs Merton Kiddie has suffered from Tonsilitis for several days. Rev O H King of La Grande preached in Island Wednesday evening in place of Rev Meredith. Mrs Rue Laughlin visited Island on Wednesday. Mrs William Thomas and daughter Kathleen were in Elgin Sunday. Little Miss Neta Hunter plans visits to Lime Oregon and Baker City. Mrs H A Thomas and daughter Lulu are visiting relatives in Island.
A persuasive notice claims springing from a torpid liver and blocked bowels can be resolved by Dr King’s New Life Pills. The ad asserts the pills awaken and normalize digestion, prevent appendicitis, and tone the system, sold at Newlin Drug Co.
A report describes a devastating dyke breach in Holland blamed on watchman neglect, with a parallel claim of a saved life by Dr Kings New Discovery after a neglected cold. An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Discovery as a best cough and cold cure at Newlin drug Co, 60c to $1.00, trial bottle free.
A listing of fraternal lodges in La Grande including Eagles 286F.0 and La Grande Lodge No. 16. It notes meeting nights, halls, and visiting brothers invited, with details for Star Encampment No. 31 I.O.0, Woodmen, Foresters, and other bodies. Cemetery plat viewed at Model Restaurant with contact names.
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