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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1908
Page
4
Advertising rates, subscription prices, and a local notice appear scattered through a damaged column. Mentions of political stances, editor discretion, fountain cups, and county officials hint at a late 19th or early 20th century local newspaper item with miscellaneous notices and opinions.
Traveling on the electric line between Portland and Salem reflects growth, with small farmers along the route supplying the city and expanding land use. County debt, road and bridge repairs, and prudent budgeting show progressive administration as voters consider re election of J. M. Belcher. A Kansas City Kansas excerpt mocks Prohibition zealots, claiming prosperity after saloon closures. A 1908 contest notice in La Grande Oregon discusses a homestead case.
The county Republican central committee meets in this city on Monday May 4 at 8 p.m. to elect delegates to the state convention. J H Peare serves as chairman.
G Holst offers masonry services with satisfaction guaranteed and estimates on short notice. Specializes in mantels and repairs. Located at Smith Rooming House Room No. 1 La Grandee Oregon contact Red 141.
B G Stewart of Cedar View Mississippi says buyers get gold worth weight in relief from constipation malaria or biliousness with Dr King’s New Life Pills. Sold under guarantee at Newlin Drug Co drug store. 260 Is the prettiest waltz you ever heard at Davis Jordan Music Co.
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