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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1909
Page
4
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A Twin Falls Reporter op-ed urges residents to back home made goods and local merchants. It urges buying locally to keep money circulating, support for churches schools and press, and stays by city businesses. It laments late deliveries in winter and calls for coordinated delivery hours to protect drivers and customers.
The piece reflects on how the telephone emerged decades ago and expanded dramatically, eventually threatening control of the Western Union Telegraph Company once praised as a powerful network.
An Oregon apple sold at auction during a Cincinnati church fair brought 3.75 dollars. The event aimed to boost religious support and featured pacific coast state charity efforts.
Albany advances rapid city modernization with 35 blocks of paving along Main Street, 12 miles of cement sidewalks, and ongoing electrified streetcar lines. The steady progress reflects sustained public works activity.
J. W. White, proprietor of the J. W. White grocery on Fir Street, fell while in the Snodgrass grocery cellar, fracturing a knee bone. He was unable to walk and remained at home this afternoon, awaiting further recovery.
Vendors urge customers to visit for prices and goods noting woodworker supplies and tool sets. Question arises about any strikes using these tools and calls to return them. The note promises settlements at agreed prices and asks buyers to bring tools back.
In Alexandria Louisiana on November 22 Aaron Johnson a 115 year old black man died at his Pineville home after being moved to the poor farm. His transfer to the farm prompted he would live longer and a wagon and helpers aided his return to the seat. As he climbed a wheel the horses bolted throwing him to the ground breaking his neck and causing instant death.
Hundreds of bodies from the November storms in the Indies are washing down the Yaqquia river toward the sea near Monte Cristi. Six villages were inundated, many residents fled too late, and widespread destitution and suffering followed the floods.
A doctor promotes eyeglass fittings for difficult cases claiming many failures and personal success. The ad urges readers with headaches or weak eyes to call and visit Dr. V Ootating in Grande for easy and comfortable glasses.
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