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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1910
Page
4
The La Grande post office lists uncalled for letters for the week ending October 7 1910 with names including Allen Benson Carter Grate Kelley and others. Advertised letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office October 21 1910.
At the La Grande exposition grounds farmers showcased a second crop of strawberries grown just outside city limits. The same grower also maintains Jersey cows to supply milk, illustrating rural prosperity and agricultural diversity.
The speaker urges presenting a public exhibit detailing Oregon’s annual expenditures over the last decade and how the funds were used, arguing the state has grown into a spendthrift.
The union people took charge of La Grande yesterday afternoon as an exhibit sheet showed the expense and neighbors enjoyed the world together. An interesting exhibit is a 70 year old horse owned by H. P. Lewis that children have early rides on and the owner made it himself.
A playful note claims visiting the fair twice daily is the proper way to enjoy it. The line hints at a humorous rule for frequent fair attendance without detailing events or dates.
Republican Central committee announces Jay Bowerman, governor candidate, will address an audience at the fair grounds in La Grande Tuesday around 8 30 PM. Local Republicans are mobilizing a crowd for the lecture as part of the current campaign.
An assertive promotion claims thick, luxurious hair makes women beautiful and touts Parisian Sage as a quick acting hair tonic. The ad offers a 50 cent bottle from Newlin Drug Co with money back if unsatisfied after two weeks and notes dandruff relief and pre paid mail order service from Giroux Mfg Co Buffalo NY.
Miss Mo nia Gertrude Aikine and Mr. Wm B Sargeant were married by Rev W & Seeman at the home of Mrs Deborah Akine with flowers and a two-room dinner. The couple, longtime La Grande residents, will honeymoon six weeks in the east.
The message emphasizes careful attention to banking business details and promises real service. It frames the service as reliable and attentive to client needs and financial matters.
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