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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1908
Page
4
A historic notice from La Grande announcing subscription rates in advance for daily and weekly papers, plus a policy on anonymous articles and signed submissions. It states post office filing, decries nom de plume use, and outlines advertising and local reading notice charges per line.
A leaked Democratic committee memo hints at Taft's forthcoming acceptance letter detailing his campaign positions. The document cites Bryan's stance on Referendum No 1 and notes Prohibition dominated the primaries in Texas, signaling expected voter choices on key issues. Oregon figures Jacobo Hros and Albany wool mill plans are also discussed as potential Northwest investment moves.
Golden West Amusement Company will arrive tomorrow to open a clean carnival in La Grande. The event runs Wednesday night to the following Saturday with band performances, thrilling acts, and impressive machinery, inviting citizens to support the popular attraction.
A committee of the Oregon Agricultural College Board of Regents decided at the Union experiment station to drain and tile 100 acres of swamp land belonging to the farm. Estimated cost dropped from 9500 to about 8000 with freight rates from the R. R. & N. The project aims to scientifically test drainage in the county and boost future yields, with progress praised by J. K. Weatherford J T Appernin Walter M. Pierce and A T Buxton.
The Commercial club will publish a booster booklet with about sixty illustrations and descriptive reading matter prepared for Pacific Monthly. Manager Lavey received the booklet and images today. The board meets soon to approve or reject the proposed pages. Only a few orange copies will be produced featuring local scenery and the valley’s diversity.
A Camp break up on Catherine Creek draws visitors from Portland, Union, Kansas City, and Kalispell. Hugh Metall and Howard Mberlee hosted guests including Ed Kiddie and family, Clyde Kiddie, Wilbur Zurvrick, Stella Hunter, Elale Couch, F. A. Blidwell, Morton family, Foster and daughter, Miss Lather, and Kenneth McCormick as they enjoyed the Merry Widow resort area near Oregon.
A discussion on alcohol use in London hospitals notes high death rates linked to liquors, touts alcohol as essential in some cases, and promotes Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription with purported ingredients and claimed cures. It advertises remedies and pills for a wide range of ailments, urging readers to request free medical literature.
Department of the Interior notice records RAT HANSON of La Grande filing for final proof to establish his timber and stone claim on NWY NW section 10 township 4 range 37 Bi W M. Proof set for August 2, 1908 at La Grande Oregon before the register and receiver. Witnesses: Mike LePage Mary E Wilson Blandis Ha Repamen McIntyre all of La Grande.
Notice seeks a live hustler to handle Ford automobiles in each town of Union county. No experience required. potential earnings around 12000.00 per season. Respond with references to Ford Motor Co at Dew H Detroit Michigan. July 27.
The county superintendent released the annual school census and finances. It records 6,492 school age residents with 2440 males and 248? females, noting 85 boys and 156 girls absent from school and enrollments varying by age. It highlights more female teachers than male, certificates held, library holdings, and total expenditures and balances, with travel and building investments detailed.
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