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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1908
Page
2
Saloon men threaten to withdraw support as the La Grande baseball aggregation risks disbanding. Grant Lincoln reports he is about 1100 short after financing most of the team and seeks small subscriptions from business leaders to maintain the club’s future.
Washington reports the Ohio idea as fueling a major clash at the Chicago convention. Taft administration forces aim to embed the tariff plank crafted by Wade Ellis into the national platform amid opposition from old-liners. The plank, endorsed by the secretary of war, argues tariff should reflect costs of production and provide a reasonable profit.
Notice by the Valen County Oregon school district that a final annual meeting will be held at the High School building on Monday June 16 1908 starting at 9 00 am. The election of one five year director will occur and business will be transacted. The election will run from 2 pm to 7 pm by ballot. Dated June 15 1908. Ivan Hor, Attest Chairman Board of Directors A C Williams District Clerk
Prize of 2.50 payable to the lady holding Singer sewing machine numbers 740959 or K799005. Call or write A. N. Stone, agent, La Grande, Oregon. Also ad for Elverthorn Mack's chocolate sodas.
An advertisement guarantees a 6 cure asthma and bronchitis claim with a money back offer if the medicine fails. It lists contact details for Arnold's Asthma Cure Co in Beattie Washington and Morris W. Knight in Cove Oregon with a 20 day refund window.
Co. G. Holst offers masonry work with best information guaranteed and quick estimates. Mantels and fireplaces a specialty at Smith Rooming House, La Grande Oregon. Phone Red 141. For sale two extra fresh milk cows sell cheap if taken at once. Apply to Robert Miller on B Avenue.
A nostalgic ad touts a pure cream drink made with sugar and Mavoring. It claims to banish tiredness and thirst, leaving a memorable flavor to enjoy again at every chance.
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