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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1908
Page
2
Notice is given that funds exist to pay warrants issued on the general fund from No 6752 to No 6768 inclusive and on the water fund up to No 7746 inclusive. Interest accrues on these warrants from the current date. La Grande Oregon November 9 1908 J K Wright.
Preparations for the big county championship game between La Grande high school and Cove club on Thanksgiving day promise a large crowd and tight security. Cove seeks a decisive win to claim the title, while La Grande aims for victory with disciplined coaching and strong endurance. Harry Walters of Cove is a key figure expected to stand out on the field.
Citywide Union Thanksgiving services will be read in the First Baptist church Thursday evening. Rev. 8. B. Taylor of Central Church will preach the sermon with other pastors and Christian forces participating. The public is urged to attend and give thanks for the year's bounty.
Orr for Baker travels with Le grandee high school second team to meet Baker boys in a scheduled football clash. Captain Ralston may adjust the lineup before the journey. Listed players include Bohnenkamp, Hlystone, Zurbrick, Punk, Bartes, Ries, Lottes, Gindy, Geddes, Bol tot, Halton, Currey, Williams and Patrick as subs.
Thruonson Fruit Co advertises fine peement seed potatoes for gale this week at 5 conte per crate. Delivery price up to 1 per crate. Located at onley warehouse. G. L. Cleaver listed as contact.
A new embroidery and leather craft studio has opened on Main Street in the former Mies Hunstock shop now run by Mies Neil. The owner invites locals to call for details and to learn about offerings in leather tooling and needlework.
A fragmented item notes a literary piece by C. P. Ferrin titled The National Game and references characters Srey and Ka PF imaj in a mysterious setting. The text is garbled but hints at a homeward theme and a national game backdrop.
Partial OCR notes describe a remedy labeled T. Bill by a druggist. It claims to be mild, pleasant to take and not nauseating or gripping, though the fragment offers no further details on usage, dosage, or effectiveness.
Notice of a special election on November 24, 1908 in La Grande Oregon to approve amendments to the city charter. Polls open 1 a m to 5 p m with ward polling places Judges and clerks named. Officials file with City Recorder on November 10 1908.
Old Standby announces paragon cooking faultless food rapid courteous service and popular prices. Regular dinner offered for 25 cents. J A Arbuckle proprietor advertises open day and night. Piano tuning by E E Francis available for a few days at Smith's boardinghouse.
Dr W H Keating now at Sommer Hotel invites patrons with eye troubles to consult him for glasses and eye care. He can provide references and encourages callers to visit for examinations or fittings.
An advertisement claims cure for bed wetting and urine problems through free instructions from Mre M. Sifiuine, based at Notre Dame. It urges mothers to write for the successful method, promising help for children and adults without payment.
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