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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1908
Page
4
Local lines show subscription rates and office practices for the United Preen Telegraph Service with MOON daily editions and advance payments. The text notes second class mailing, de penname policies, article submission discretion, and advertising plate rates.
Long grain of notes urges voters to register and inform themselves to cast an intelligent primary ballot. It cites water rights debates, federal appointments, and local development in Grande Ronde, mentioning McCourt’s recent U S attorney entry and planned housing cleaning services by a new department store.
Officials announce a public demonstration of the new cleaning machine and engine. The event will show how the device operates and allow attendees to observe its functions firsthand in the room.
The Electric presents a light program with songs and thrills for a dime says Manager Sherwood. In North Powder on March 23 Mrs. Hattle Pierson fell skating on roller skates at the rink and suffered possible serious injury.
In New Orleans on March 24 the executive and ruled committees of the Interstate Cotton Seed Crushers Association will hold an important joint meeting in New Orleans tomorrow.
New York March 23 Thomas L Higeen W E R Heart Independence league candidate for governor of Massachusetts may be pushed as a presidential candidate of the league soon. Higeen is a noted opponent of the Standard Oil.
Members of the Nebraska railroad commission will tomorrow begin an investigation of all the merchandise and commodity tariffs in effect in the state.
Edgar M. Sanders named executor of the estate of Twane N. Sanders deceased by order of Union County Oregon court dated February 16 1908. Creditors must present claims with vouchers within six months to C A Moore 2104 Court Street Baker City Oregon verified as required by law.
Hanford Tonight reports an upcoming revival of Antony and Cleopatra at Bleward Opera House on March 22. The production features expert stage engineering and scenery by M. Atrobeneter, with Mr. Hanford as Antony and Athens Wal as Cleopatra, supported by a noted troupe and an accomplished orchestra under expert direction.
Advertisement promotes home cure for hemorrhoids claiming relief from bleeding itching and protruding piles. Appears in a fragmented early 20th century medical pitch urging readers to send for treatment.
Advertises a home absorption cure with promises of immediate relief and permanent cure. Claims free samples and requests referrals from the local area. Provides return address Mrs M Summers Box P Notre Dame Ind and asks readers to write today.
U S Land Office La Grande Oregon January 17 1908 notice for publication under the 1878 timber lands act. David F Cook files sworn statement for lots 1 2 3 in section 18 township 4S range 38 EB and will prove land better for timber than agriculture before April 13 1908 witnesses Volney Dawson John Williamson Peter Lilly George Scott all La Grande Oregon. Also Wille Roy Harrington of Pilot Rock Oregon files for final Umatilla Indian home stea d proof May 5 1908 for lot 16 section 7 township 18 range 33 EB WM and other lands with witnesses John Harrison Albert Boesch Detlef Shoemaker Peter Baker all Pilot Rock Oregon.
Land Office at La Grande Oregon March 16 1008 notice William H H Deal of Hilgard Oregon has filed intent to make final five year proof for Homestead entry number 10209 dated May 31 1801 for lands SE4 NEY E% SE4 NW SEQ Rev 38 township 25 range 87 FR WM and that proof will be made before the register and receiver at La Grande Oregon on May di Taos witnesses named to prove continuous residence and cultivation are Robertial La Grande Oregon George Gekelher Milearit Ciga fr feat Teetong Hileard Orn Cos Hingbert La Grande Oregon Bramwell Register
A reader note explains that ads in The Observer are placed for public reading and each contains straightforward business propositions.
C J Hichards, proprietor of the Little Gem next to the post office, advertises eight years experience as auctioneer. Satisfaction guaranteed.
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