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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1909
Page
4
The Laante Evening Observer lists subscription rates for daily and weekly editions and notes editorial policies, including acceptance of signed articles and discretion of the editor. It lists postal details, publication scheduling, and advertising rate disclosures with local reading notices and condolence card pricing.
A roving boy named Thomas O’Brien, who wandered across the country, was offered a home by W. McAlaster but resisted and ended up at the reform school. A letter from the official praises the school’s work and hopes the graduate will become a useful citizen.
Weekly afternoon open air services drew growing crowds as pastors held Sunday gatherings and plan to continue each Monday at 4 o clock. Speakers vary and the general public remains unsure who will lead each session. The plan has shown satisfaction and drawn crowds to gospel singing and preaching outside church walls.
Journal of Sunday notes tensions over Oregon Commission neglect and possible changes in La Grande hostesses. Settlement hoped, with La Grande ladies chosen to act if given the chance. Also includes a stray pony notice and a help-wanted ad for a lawn care boy.
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