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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1908
Page
4
Daily publication schedule noted with postal receipt as second class matter. Rates listed for daily weekly and advance payments along with local notices and display charges per line for classified ads and resolutions.
The Columbia Herald critiques Missouri home education costs arguing a Missouri boy requires about 2000 dollars to reach manhood. It contrasts district school eight years and college four years with state funds and parent contributions totaling 740 dollars annually for schooling and university fees.
The Union County voters honor John Frawley for his trusted past service as caretaker of the county funds and appoint him as treasurer. The Republican party endorses his proven record and confident that his experience will guide future finances.
The Republican party nominates J. W. Knowles for circuit judge citing his long residency in the district, firm belief in enforcing laws, and respected legal ability. The Observer endorses Knowles, believing he will administer justice credibly across the district.
The Union County race features F. Richardean, a longtime local businessman, running without a personal voter introduction. The conservative Republican emphasizes integrity and proven service to the county, urging voters to choose him for legislative representation.
A candidate for Justice of the Peace in La Grande is described as a capable and trustworthy man. The nominee is a longtime resident and graduate of the Ann Arborian school, praised for able leadership, credit to the party, and to taxpayers.
Pendleton won the third game 4 to 1 in a fast exhibition yesterday at Pendleton. The series standings shift as Pendleton rises and Walla Walla drops, with La Granda leading the table and Baker City preparing to open play after postponements due to scheduling. Also note a rental ad for a four room furnished house at 106 Greenwood Ct.
A vintage ad touts a laxative fruit syrup labeled Best for Women and Children, claiming safe digestion and bowel relief without irritation. It warns to remember the name Orine and avoid substitutes, signed by A. T. Hill, druggist, with a studio notice about finishing unfinished pieces before a summer vacation in June.
Public notice shows sealed bids to repair and extend waterworks in Kamela Union County Oregon with a May 27 1968 deadline and bid acceptance rights reserved by the Water Committee chairman T Williamson. A separate notice petitions Union County Court to grant Charles W Estes a license to sell hard cider in Kamela starting June 1908 with a court filing May 1 1908.
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