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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
3
The La Grande fire department hosted Mayor Hall and city lawmakers at a late evening dinner at the Central hose house. The volunteer crew, praised for their service, served a lavish feast highlighted by baked salmon and an array of dishes, described as one of the most enjoyable gatherings.
A mass meeting in Pilot Rock unites ~100 farmers stockmen and cattlemen to abolish saloons. A vigorous two week campaign begins with funds to scatter local option literature and hire lecturers as business men split and rural residents favor a dry Pilot Rock.
Orchard owners in La Grands are invited to apply for spraying this year. Contact D. Huffman, County Fruit Inspector, or call for details on spray times and procedures. Motto: Let us spray.
Account of Mutual Improvement negotiation at Salt Lake. O R N will offer a round trip from La Grande to Salt Lake and back for 18.95 dollars. Sale dates June 10 and 11 with final limit June 20. J W Keene.
A sorrel filly, two years old, branded F. BO on the left shoulder with a full white forehead stripe and one white hind foot, was found after a short absence. Fred Braden of Ladd Canyon and Ole Knutson, recently returned from Norway, note the recovery and upcoming homecoming.
A call to support education urges a yes vote on measure 314 backing the University of Oregon appropriation bill. The appeal targets voters to fund higher education programs and facilities through the state allocation.
Cedar View merchant B G Stewart advertises Dr King s New Life Pills claiming customers receive gold equal in weight to their purchase. The appeal targets relief from constipation malaria and bilious ailments.
A shipment of tents wagon sheets bed covers and summer robes has just arrived at Jack Child's harness shop on Fir street. The stock adds a wide range of camping and outdoor items to the shop's offerings.
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