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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1908
Page
3
Notice states funds available to pay all out landing warrants leveed on general fund of La Grande city up to including No 765 endorsed March 14 1907 with interest on warrants from No 8762 to No 6765 inclusive. Also funds in treasury to pay warrants levied against the water fund up to No 1768 endorsed on the water fund from No 1619
Four electrically lit composite observation cars will be added to the Overland Limited trains between Portland and Green River. The cars will depart from Chicago daily and reach Green River to provide daylight observation for Portland travelers, with names Bendoras Realder Ben evis and Relommdd named after Scottish mountains. The addition aims to match North Bank road service and will extend through cars on the Columbia run.
The Steward screens Why Girls Leave Home on Wednesday December 2 promising a wholesome coherent story. A wilful girl is beguiled by a man of the world as a hot headed brother and family misreadings raise tension with emotional scenes and comedy. An elaborate production with an admirable cast is planned.
Advertisement from the Polytechnic Business College of Oakland California touts training and placement of young men and women in business roles. It promises homelike lodging at low rates and reports a strong placement record. An illustrated catalogue is available by writing Prof. W. E. Robson at 306 Twelfth St Oakland Cal.
A report notes a missing dog described as a black male hunting dog with a white breast and brown leather collar with a large ring. Also listed is a cold water and leather fob with a blue and white charm and the letter a. A residence for sale at 1604 Adams Avenue is offered by Mrs A J Warren for details.
E P D Settler's confectionery shop announces a new candy department featuring chicken themed treats. The note promises the best in emergent county sweets and urges orders ahead. The town reads with mixed skepticism about novelty offerings and local business boldness.
Final plans by the navy department authorize the fleet to sail from Manila next Tuesday and reach Colombo by December 14. After a stop at Colombo the ships proceed to Suez, arriving January 5, with officers and men to spend Christmas and New Year afloat. Provisioning is arranged for a proper celebration aboard all vessels.
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