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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1908
Page
2
A freak lamb mounted by a taxidermist in Austin Oregon attracts curiosity. The creature features two and a half bodies with eight legs four ears and three eyes. The odd sculpture resembles a man and bizarrely appears to walk backward on two legs. Some urge submission to a museum like the Smithsonian.
Oklahoma City Baptist groups seek Rev J Whitcomb Brougher for White Temple amid reports of high salary offers in New York and Boston. The White Temple pulpit may soon be vacant as talks unfold with Portland pastor. An excursion derailed near Wright ranch injuring none. Union charter amendment for electric plant bonds dropped for June election after data gaps.
Contractor and builder offers satisfaction guaranteed masonry services with estimates on short notice. Mantels and fireplaces specialty advertised from room No. 1, Smith Rooming House, La Grande Oregon. Phone Red 141.
An old promotional blurb touts creams as irresistible and persuades readers that sharing a plate will win a girl's affection. It promises charm through a cold but warming treat and suggests trying the cream to make headway with the object of attraction.
Account of the Mutual Improvement association held at Salt Lake from June 1 to 14 notes a round trip rate of 15.95 dollars from La Grande to Salt Lake and return. Sale dates June 10 and 11 finalize June 20. Signed by J. A. Keeney.
A Cedar View merchant B G Stewart touts Dr King’s New Life Pills promising buyers receive “the worth of that much gold in weight.” The statement frames the product as highly valuable and incorruptible as gold.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a drug store deal under guarantee and a drug company. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names, dates, or locations to establish a full news item.
Fragmentary text cites a fruit syrup laxative product and aids digestion. It mentions pediatric use and digestion relief but lacks coherent details, dates, or proper names.
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