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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1909
Page
4
Notice clarifies second class matter handling at La Grande post office. It bans unsigned articles and requires signed pieces. revisions are editor’s discretion. Reads like a set of formatting rules and condolence note instructions, including line per insertion and four line resolution of condolence.
The article urges patience with the new direct primary law, arguing it is a fresh system still under test. It warns against reverting to the old convention method and notes the state has moved beyond boss control for two years.
A columnist warns that Spokane requires a decisive statesman as both sides fail to compromise. The piece parodies public talk by proposing individual two hour street speeches and laments potential national dishonor if no action is taken.
Six weeks remain before Congress reconvenes and the coming session is expected to be highly active. Uncle Joe Cannon is warned to stay vigilant or risk losing his seat as debate grows over power and openness in the chamber.
A plea for a small local furniture factory notes an opening in the city and argues it could grow after establishment. It cites rising freight costs and existing shipments of pine and fir furniture into Baker Union Wallowa and Umatilla counties that could be produced locally to save money and boost industry.
A strictly high grade parlor grand piano, one of the finest shipped to Eastern Oregon, is offered at a very low price with easy payment terms. The notice is signed by G. M. Richry, Postmaster.
In transit coal sale promotes summer prices from GRANDE RONDE CASH CO. Encourages customers to order now by calling Main 6 or either phone number.
A group led by F A Harmon and C A Fernhld arrived in La Grande to review the Grande Ronde Electric Co assets. Engineers and eastern capitalists, including E G Cummings and Hedford Shore, toured the Morgan Lake project and discussed power supply for future lines.
An advertisement states asthma remedy provides prompt relief in every case. Sold by druggists for $1.00. Trial package by mail 10 cents from Williams Manufacturing Co. Proprietor Cleveland. Obto A T Hill, Druggist.
The Ste ward opera house hosts the thirty two youngest and prettiest girls in musical comedy for Monday's performance of Lo. The new production by A Baldwin Sloan features eighteen numbers with fresh costumes and scenery and has drawing power from coast to coast. Seats from one to one fifty are on sale at Van Burens with similar pricing to prior runs in Portland and Seattle.
A large audience attended the Scenic theatre last night to watch Happy Hooligan a 45 minute comedy that kept them laughing nearly the full duration. The film returns for the balance of the week with a Saturday matinee and closes Sunday night.
Appointment of administrator for the estate of S. M. Bloom, deceased. All claims must be filed with the administrator at her Cove Oregon home or with attorney F. S. Ivanhoe in La Grande Oregon within six months.
Dated at La Grande Oregon this Sand day of October 1909 Helen & Bloom The Best Plaster A piece of fame dampened with Chamberlains ointment bound on to the affected parts provides prompt relief for back and rheumatic pains Liniment relieves and is sold by all good dealers
Notice states funds on hand to pay all county warrants issued before August 1, 1808. Interest on same will have OG. Cader ad. John Frawley is the County Treasurer.
William McBeth as executor has filed the final account in Union county Oregon. The county court in La Grande will hear objections and settle the estate on Thursday November 18 1908 at 10 a.m. The hearing is before Judge J C Henry with R H Lloyd as attorney. Oct 21 28 4 11 18. Also advertisement of Van Duyn Co selling gloves coats and Mexican drawn work items.
A Glasgow hotel keeper, J C Jenkins, testifies he has used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy for about fifteen years with satisfactory results. He says he has given it to many traveling men and it always relieves their distress. The remedy is sold by all drug dealers.
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