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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1905
Page
2
The Baker City Democrat lists advertising rates at La Grande Oregon for display ads and notices. It shows charges per line for cards of condolence and obituary notices. Regular hotel accommodations are mentioned at downtown rates.
The Spokane Review argues the Panama Canal must be built honestly and economically to avoid wasteful costs and financial ruin. It warns against extravagant supplier purchases and warns American manufacturers can compete with foreign firms if greed does not drive up prices.
John D Rockefeller voices a shift in philanthropy, considering a better method to aid church and missionary work by giving without public notice, prompting discussion on discreet charitable support.
Portland hoteliers and rooming houses raise sleeping room rates ahead of the Lewis and Clark Fair as city crowding and evictions loom. Baker City considers excursions to Portland for Baker Day and Summer Day on January 17, but many locals may stay home if unable to secure lodging.
Harris the Meat Man announces continued operation at the old stand and invites old and new customers. He promotes prime beef, cured meats, hams, breakfast bacon, fresh beef, fib and poultry, with delivery via Phone 16 and a note of a May fifteenth arrival of young prime beef now fattening.
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