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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1906
Page
2
The item lists advertising rates and editorial guidelines for the newspaper, noting daily publication except Sundays, annual and half-year subscriptions, per month pricing, and single copies. It mentions that signed articles are subject to editors’ discretion and urges contributors to sign their pieces. The text also includes rate notes for display ads and condolences, with per-line pricing and terms.
A Chicago scientist says the world will be habitable for a thousand million years a hopeful note for Democrats. The piece notes county division opposition memories and hints at opportunities to set issues and pick candidates. It predicts F S Ivanhoe will win the June fourth district attorney race and urges Republican support.
Army officers question admitting foreign service representatives to military schools at Fort Leavenworth and Fort Riley. While abroad officers attend post graduate classes, none at Fort Monroy artillery school. Concerns center on teaching restrictions and whether foreign presence affects unhampered instruction amid possible commercial motives.
Mrs Lucia Wilke of Carolina Wisconsin found no joy in wealth but was cured after 23 years of a running sore by Bucklan arnica salve. The ad boasts arnica salve as the greatest healer of piles wounds and sores, priced at 26c from Newtin Drug Co.
Slogan urging quick relief and savings through Hill's soda fountain promises sodas for thirst and budget, to fund clothes and rent. It touts family happiness with wife and children and broad selection of popular drinks.
The 1906 graduating class of La Grande public school selects Excalator as its motto signaling a bold, heroic outlook for the new alumnae and their community.
Mr Haworth is at least 300 votes stronger in this city than Saturday morning. He proved himself a Prince and the voters of this city will not forget it on election day. A drive through our orchard district will convince anyone that Union county will produce fruit sufficient to startle even the natives. There is a market for in all.
Examinations are in progress with promotions to follow. Friday evening includes commencement exercises. The week opens with the presentation of the play The Merchant of Venice on Thursday evening.
The article notes a denial of crooked practices by Standard Oil and mentions Garfield presenting documentary evidence. It highlights the public dispute between Garfield and Standard Oil figures John D. Rockefeller and Henry H. Whitney in a contentious exchange.
Jay H. Dobbin, a candidate for joint representative for Wallowa and Union counties, engages voters in Union County and is described as a friend to the people during challenging times.
A note hints at in store wallpaper service despite payment lag. The message invites customers to visit for wallpaper options while funds remain unsettled.
E. E. Coxe, president of National Union Insurance Co., announces G. H. Powers as the local agent.
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