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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1908
Page
4
Bryan campaigns for funds amid wheat yield guesses as threshers begin. Merchants warn East manufacturers about climate in Grande Ronde. Taft and Bryan urged to publish campaign contributions and spending details from both parties.
Six national tickets are listed for the November election. Names include William Taft of Ohio for the Republicans and William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska for the Democrats along with third party entries such as Thomas Watson of Georgia and Eugene V. Debs.
Fragmentary notice outlines public meetings on temperance and reform. Events are slated for Spokane and Beat on Algier with discussions at the YMCA auditorium. The text references concerns about side stepping policy and calls for citizen input.
The ladies of the W RC plan a cooked food sale at Moat Company's central shop starting at o'clock next Saturday. All members are asked to bring their baskets of food by order of committee.
Mayor Hall asks taxpayers to cooperate with officials to repair dilapidated sidewalks and improve street appearance. He pledges government effort and asks residents to contribute by making needed repairs as carriers begin service.
Mr Cavana owner of a 28 acre fruit farm north of the city sold the property this afternoon to A R Cutler of Seattle who plans to develop it for a home site.
Long list of election officials and deputies across multiple precincts including Hug as judge of election Summerville and Logan as clerk of election Summerville with payments recorded. Names span Union No 1 to North Powder precincts with several La Grande and Cove precinct deputies and other locations noted. Totals show varied payments such as 9.00, 12.20, and 2.59 in the clipping.
Don Pulano the borer with the carnival will exhibit this evening showing a horse that can pick out a designated person by color, perform arithmetic and alphabet tasks, and display reasoning. Dr Ellis holds exclusive concession for the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition in Seattle and offers a charity prize if a panel of businessmen cannot match the horse’s feats.
A new training class meets this evening at Central Church of Christ. Charts have been prepared and the books are said to be instructive. A prayer meeting follows at 8:90 and attendees are invited to come and learn.
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