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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1908
Page
5
A quirky note describes summer wear priced at 60e a Bull with mixed fabrics and rough finish. The item appears in a limited stock display with unusual sizing and weight, suggesting a novelty or experimental clothing line.
A wave of social notes records dozens of residents visiting friends in Elgin and other towns. George Kreiger oversees Baker City business as guests, while Mr and Mrs Clark of Ontario marry in the city en route to Joseph. Army and civic notices mention district attorney Ivanhoe, reunions at Union, and travel to Portland and Spokane.
Fragmented notice outlines a sale of tailored suits with prices listed as 86 25 and 96 76 with a 9.00 item and totals around 811.25 and 81225 minus 12 50. The readable text is garbled but indicates discounted apparel pricing and a negative adjustment.
The Sherwood Electric presents a final showing of Splendid Songs and a feature set of moving pictures at The Pastime this evening. Both programs offer high quality entertainment, with the song selections praised as fine and the reel program noted as superior to recent house offerings.
Fragmentary catalog itemization lists cloth per yard and paper goods. Includes references to cloth by yard, buttons by card, spooling, and fabric plan notes with miscellaneous pricing terms.
A balloon ascension is planned after the Pendleton vs La Grande game with Prof. Hicks as the performer. Admission will be subscription after sunset, with the spectacle slated to lift off near the ballpark. The event, advertised as drawing many spectators, may occur in Pendleton rinks and follow the baseball action.
A promotional note extols Oxo Laxative Fruit Syrup as a new pleasant laxative that does not gripe or irritate the stomach liver or kidneys. It claims permanent relief from chronic constipation and torpid liver by gently stimulating digestive organs without harsh purgatives.
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