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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1906
Page
6
Local notices advertise rates and submission rules while editorials urge La Grande to attract industry and irrigation power. Writers argue population growth hinges on new opportunities and a large payroll potential of eight to twenty five thousand dollars monthly.
Donald Ghas of Rensfeimersville New York reports Buck Lon arnica salve cured Seth Burch of a severe neck sore. The antiseptic remedy claimed to prevent blood poisoning and heal cuts wounds and burns. Available for 25 cents at Newlin Drug Co.
An alarming situation from neglected bowels and torpid liver is described until constipation becomes chronic. The ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as the best and gentlest regulators of stomach and bowels. Guaranteed by Newlin Drug Co. Price 25 cts.
Reports across the county indicate a large fruit crop and a new vinegar factory, likely in the city, could process all fruit available in its first season. The community notes twenty four days until the Fourth of July and plans a trip to Elgin for celebration. A school board election for a five year term is set for next week, a choice deemed more crucial than the gubernatorial outcome.
A five month campaign affected business and now ends. Newly elected officers take office next month and state boards push for a greater Oregon. La Grande and Union county seek investor and home seeker attention in line with local advantages.
A concerned note describes how steady jobs drive population growth, arguing that communities attract residents when they offer reliable payroll opportunities. The text emphasizes that employment is essential for living, urging La Grande to pursue growth by creating local work.
The Union Scout laments forty years of bitter fight between La Grande and Union over county status. It predicts lasting sectional hostility as Union gains the county seat, arguing the vote for Mr Holmes mirrors county strength in division and foresees prolonged sulkiness from Union.
A roast from Grandy and Russell promises agreeable surprise for new customers and praises their meats as finest and most tender. Patrons reportedly testify to superior lamb mutton beef veal and poultry in season at their shop or market.
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