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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1906
Page
6
Notice announces a March 1906 school meeting in Union County Oregon to vote on a bonded debt of eight thousand dollars for completing a school building north of the O R and N railroad track. Polls open at 1 pm and close at 4 pm with ballots reading Bonds Yes and Bonds No.
An old style promotional item asks about bodily weaknesses and urges against self medication, touting Hollister's Rocky Mountain Team as supreme curative power with a price of 35 cents from Newin Dauo Co.
Local notes report a Friday evening dance at the L D S meeting house. Dr T R Monk of Summerwe is away on business at the court. Miss Mable Tuttle has returned home to Summerville after visiting Mr and Mrs C G Stacey. The Junior League of the Methodist Church hosted a farewell party for Markel Mower at Mrs A W Leffle's home last Saturday with St Patrick decor and praised refreshments.
Hon C A Johns, candidate for governor in Eastern Oregon, speaks of strong support as he tours Western and Southern Oregon. He predicts a favorable primary and plans a stop in Elgin before returning to Baker City.
County Clerk Gilham will be at the Commercial Club with registration books on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to aid voters who cannot visit during office hours. If you are not registered, do so at your convenience this week.
Stewart's Opera House hosts a strong Frazer Theatre bill this week. The first show drew a full audience last night. The Man of Mystery will be staged tonight and is expected to attract a large crowd based on yesterday's performance. In Manhattan Nevada on March 20 Dave Alpine, gambling resort owner, was mortally wounded by Charles Fritz during a debt dispute. Fritz fled to the hills.
Harry, nine year old son of Mer and Mere Goat Rahrana Jr., died on his birthday after illness that began Saturday. Funeral at Valley Street home with Rev. E. Hayes of the Presbyterian church officiating. Burial at IC C F cemetery. Sympathy extended to the family. Rocky Mountain Tea advertised.
The Busy Bee club of May Park held an afternoon session on March 14 with Mrs. Riddle as hostess. The program covered Woman's Suffrage with readings and original papers, a prize souvenir for Mrs. Hall, a face recognition contest, and refreshments concluding what members called one of their pleasant afternoons.
The article warns that colds and grippe can cause muscle contractures in the neck and back, pulling bones and pressing nerves that feed organs, leading to chronic issues. It urges immediate osteopathic examination to prevent long term damage and costly corrections later.
The piece extols a dining venue offering strict attention to orders with no delays. Patrons receive exactly what they request, and individual preferences are met whenever possible. It claims excellent food, well prepared, served appetizingly, and highlights popular pricing.
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