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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1906
Page
5
Sealed bids for the purchase of 30000 water bonds of La Grande city will be received by the city recorder until August 1 1906. Bonds bear 5s interest payable semi annually run 20 years with three months privilege of redemption after 10 years. G E Fower chairman Ways and Means Committee.
An ad touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for maternity woes from morning sickness to nerve strength. It claims healthier babies and happier mothers, with testimonials and an offer for confidential free consultation from Buffalo, New York.
A jolly crowd of Mesdames and Messrs enjoyed 118 tally ho at Island City, Mrs. Fred Kiddie won with a large score and a haviland plate. Military Whist at the Richardson home featured Fort Winsome trophies and a Red, White and Blue decor. An Odd Fellows hall program offered piano solos recitations and a play by Mr. and Mrs. Riesland.
At a La Grande Oregon meeting the School Board added teachers to the high school and grades and adopted a pay scale increase. High school salaries rise from 65 to 70 and 60 to 66. grades range from 680 to 66 for eighth and seventh, down to 45 to 50 for lower grades, with first grade up to 60. The board set qualifications for continued employment and chose A. G. Williams as clerk.
Pendleton reports a sales surge for Upton Sinclair The Jungle at local book stores. The piece links the novel to a federal packing house investigation, noting the president began an inquiry after reading it and implying Sinclair omitted details.
A roast from Grandy and Russell will surprise non customers with a bold claim that their meats surpass all others in tenderness and quality. Patrons praising the finest lamb mutton beef veal and poultry in season claim the store offers top meat selections.
J. L. Mars reports a wheelbarrow with square iron topped wooden frame taken from the Implement and Material yard near the Tool House on the 18th. Please return it at once. Miss Bertha Young offers violin lessons. certificate from Whitman College Conservatory of Music, Phong 1994.
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