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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1905
Page
2
The fragment notes advertising rates for display and local notices at the Post Office in La Oregon. It lists prices: annual advance subscription 96.50 and 3.50 per month for salaties, with per line charges for local notices and cards of thanks.
The piece argues that new arrivals in Oregon judge a locality by long-settled areas and the actions of old settlers. It contrasts two classes of homeseekers: those with funds seeking farms or ventures, and those with little means hoping to build a home through labor. It notes old settlers shape a region’s reputation and investment appeal, citing Hood River as a benchmark.
Harris the Meat Man announces continued operations at the old stand and invites old customers and new buyers to his shop. He notes scarcity of prime beef cattle but offers a selection of cured meats and breakfast bacon with plans to stock fresh beef by mid May and advertises prompt delivery.
In Hood River Valley in the 1850s Mr Coe and his wife developed a thriving butter and fruit business for the Dalles and Portland markets. The local debate questions whether fruit could thrive there beside Mt Hood, with cord wood and ties also mentioned as products of the valley.
A local agitation seeks to revoke saloon licenses and force a council vote on the prohibition effort. Citizens urge a popular vote after the council declines action, with placards demanding accountability for permitting perceived disgrace in the city.
Sori of Harmony Mb laments her mother's death from consumption. She praises Dr Kluge New Nee Discovery for coughing relief, noting a lighted path to better health and urging care of the lungs. Price 0c and $1.00 at Newlin Drug Co.
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