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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1909
Page
4
The La Grande Evening Observer lists editor George H. Currey and subscription rates for daily and weekly editions. It notes postal registration as second class, policy on unsigned and signed letters, and advertising rates including local notices and condolence resolutions.
A physician says the Observer exposes exorbitant charges and harmful methods of itinerant eye sellers. He argues many patients suffer from improper fittings and calls for more public awareness of the issue.
Detroit October 16 Ralph Davis reports Big Bill Abstein will not play in Pittsburg’s decisive game after disobeying manager Clark by attempting to score from third. Abstein later reinstated for today’s game only as the Pirates seek a late rally in a tense playoff.
Notice filed by Marian Patterson of Kamela Oregon to establish final Five Year proof on land described as SW quarter of NW quarter and other parcels in Section 24 Township 1 South Range East Willamette meridian. Hearing set before U S Land Office at La Grande Oregon on December 7 1909 with witnesses F L Wright R R Collins L E Tipton and D A Charlton all of Kamela. Chamberlains Liniment recommended for sprains and bruises with local sale claim. For sale fine kraut cabbage 75 cents per hundred inquiry John Stelmbach at fair exposition grounds.
The notice lists several physicians and attorneys in La Grande Oregon with office locations in Fusenkamp Building Summer Building New Bank Building Hill s Drug Store La Grande National Bank Building and Summer Block. It names Dr G W Zimmerman J H Hubbard Dr A L Richardson and Cochran Cochran H H Lloyd and Wm M Ramsey with contact points Main and Residence phones.
Bazaar crowds boost contests for best cook most popular gentleman and most popular girl. Leaders named Mesdames Geddes French Barrie and H C Grady lead cooks and rocker prize, J H Watson tops popularity. Ethel Gullug and Schofield Smith head girls. Musical numbers by C A Carlock C P Ferrin and Mrs Geddes, La Grande Choral Society of 36 voices directed by Prof Bridges, will perform and offer future reversals. Attend tonight to support the fundraising effort.
A lengthy citizen column lauds La Grande boosters and local women for driving public ventures after two major attractions. It mocks Spain's King Alfonso, hints at Roosevelt’s possible presence at a past Elk’s event, and notes local bravado and baby show judging by luck. The page then transitions to a baseball recap with scattered inaccuracy and garbled lines.
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