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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1908
Page
4
Local text from the La Grande Evening Observer includes publishing notes, advertising rates, reader notices, and editorials. It recounts a garbled set of syndicated quotes, references Professor Manchester, and discusses Garfield and timber land pricing proposals, plus a brief nod to M. Heacock, La Grande's eye specialist.
The Demosthenian and Themistoclean societies of La Grande High School held a joint season finale session yesterday praised as the year’s best. The program showcased instruction and entertainment, signaling the groups’ continued strength in forensics. Meanwhile an elephant visit at Hotel Foley startled guests as “Doc Waddell from Everywhere” and “Waddy the Elephant from South Africa” prepared for a circus show May 29.
In spite of the cold, crowds flock to The Electric with catchy songs and lively scenes. Matinee this afternoon was well attended.
The ad touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for climate related ailments and lists a land sale notice in La Grande Oregon with details of the NW% SE% in section 24 township 5 south range 35 east and filing window for adverse claims. It mentions a drug store offer and a cough syrup claim with general medicine endorsements.
B G Stewart of Cedar View Mississippi says buyers get value equal to gold weight when purchasing Dr King’s New Life Pills. The product is sold with a guarantee at Newlin Drug Co. Also notice for sale a Portland Oregon grocery store in good location with up to date fixtures and $5000 value, $1500 needed.
Two extra fine fresh milk cows for sale cheap if sold now. Apply to Robert Miller, B avenue.
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