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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1905
Page
2
Weekday publication details list the La ke Beyond Post Office schedule. The item notes daily printing except Sundays and references May 25, 1905 in connection with advance monthly dates and a yearly calendar sequence.
Rates shown for advertisements include 0p per line for initial read and 90 per line for each subsequent insertion. Condolence resolutions are charged at 50 per line and cards of thanks at Se per line.
The article lists totals of service in Revolutionary War through Spanish American War, noting 2,213,363 in the Civil War era and 312,000 in the Spanish American conflict. It then discusses last night’s Williams Opera performances, condemning the low moral tone and criticizing the company’s management for presenting such child performers instead of schooling.
Harris the Meat Man advertises continuing operations at the old stand. He notes scarce prime beef cattle but lists cured meats hams breakfast bacon and promises fresh beef fish and poultry with prompt delivery and phone contact 16. He anticipates a fine assortment of young prime beef by mid May.
The piece argues management missteps shaped by public demand led to weak attendance on the third evening. It notes families and parents were reluctant to bring children again, despite the public appetite for child performers, suggesting productions lacked appropriate appeal for a city of this size.
A business men's meeting at the Commercial Club is scheduled for tomorrow evening with important matters to be discussed. Citizens are urged to attend the High School commencement exercises at the Opera House tonight and tomorrow to view the school's achievements firsthand.
Notice to purchase fine bird dogs invites interested parties to call J F Jackson who currently has twenty seven dogs available and is actively involved in the trade.
J L Mars of La Grande Oregon invites readers to drop a line naming the work required and he will provide the right price for building materials and contracting duties.
The notice promotes cash pricing and a full line of groceries and farm produce with delivery service. It guarantees customer satisfaction with a money back policy and highlights high prices paid for farm produce.
A storefront touts a range of meats with emphasis on high quality and proper handling. The ad invites customers to try a trial order to confirm the claim of superior selection and fair pricing aligned with quality.
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