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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1905
Page
2
Urban change in Le Girande shifts from country town to city with cement sidewalks replacing fences around residences. Critics note loss of town cow pasture roaming and advocate sewer systems, while others push for saved streets and continued pasture management amid rising fruit growing concerns.
A historical notice describes Labor Day as a holiday honoring labor and stressing improvements to workers' conditions. It notes the day’s establishment in the city by banks and government officials.
Union county is rated the third largest employer of labor in the state, surpassed only by Mahonomah county and Cleckamas county. A noted fashion novelty mentions a mirror inside a hat crown enabling the wearer to view the front chair and another back row, raising concerns about potential mischief in theatres and churches.
The valley sees a surge in alfalfa fields driven by rising dairy interest. Campers should prepare to extractor to keep those free under control. Forest fires cause severe damage each summer, a reality with few realizing its extent.
Union county will display at least two prize herds. Mr Martin of Indian Creek will show a Jersey herd and El Conrad, living north of the city, a registered herd of Shorthorns. A vinegar factory could have saved thousands of bushels of apples made useless by last week’s inland storm.
The owners announce combined stock from Bock and Thomas shops and the ull Market to offer meat at lower prices than with a single shop. They state no plan to raise tent prices and expect increased trade, inviting trial orders to prove the claim.
The Togham Vinegar Company plans a Medford Oregon plant ready to process local apples. Capacity reaches 600 barrels per day with a price of 4 per tun for apples.
Farmers in Union County enjoy ideal harvest weather with about thirty machines operating roughly fourteen hours daily, signaling strong crop progress and sustained harvest activity.
A letter from Colonel John M Fuller of Honey Grove endorses Electric Hitters as a cure for liver and kidney problems. He reports near death from these ailments and credits the medicine with restoring his strength, recommending it to others. The ad promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and Newlin Drug Company products with affordable pricing and a money back guarantee.
An ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery claiming cures for pneumonia and throat coughs and offers a free bottle deal. It also advertises Mother’s Rocky Mountain Tea with claims of boosting red blood, strength, and health with a no cure no pay promise.
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