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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1905
Page
2
Advertising rates published for La Grande Oregon daily paper. Rates vary by display or line ads with words about condolence resolutions and cards of thanks. Includes text on third class mail matter and publication details.
A historical overview of Oregon’s river beginnings and the dream to tame the Willamette and Columbia cascades. It notes early boat ways lifting steamers past Oregon City and the basalt gorge, with the bold plan near completion as of June 3, 1905.
Harris the Meat Man advertises continued operation at the old stand. He offers prime beef, cured meats, hams, breakfast bacon, fresh beef, fish, and poultry with prompt delivery and a phone contact, noting a May 15 arrival of young beef.
A vast assembly from across hundreds of miles along the Columbia greets the vice president en route from the national capital to Celilo. The event marks the June 3 opening of the portage railway, signaling soon full navigation from Astoria to the Rocky Mountains, the Canadian line, and Snake River reaching Oregon’s northeastern Wallowa County.
Notice announces someone may purchase fine bird dogs by contacting J F Jackson who is active in the industry and currently has twenty seven on hand for sale.
A local advertorial from Bock and Thomas touts a trial order to prove they sell only the best meat. It asserts careful selection of premium specimens and emphasizes low prices aligned with top quality.
Notice states the partnership between Pola and Reber Proprietors of the Union Star Saloon is dissolved by mutual consent. Reber will continue the business, collect all accounts, and pay bills at La Grande Oregon. Date noted as May third.
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