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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1911
Page
4
A fragment from a local newspaper notes the editor and owner of The Observer distribution and the La Grande post office handling as second-class matter.
On the northern outskirts of La pate an acre of tin cans blooms, drawing 57 varieties from Heinze. The site attracts city gar bage grounds but remains a nuisance, unsanitary and ugly. Authorities are urged to clear the pile by county or city action.
The arcade feature highlights a new season song titled Billy by Stephenson. It notes the track as a standout in current music trends and promotes its popularity and radio play status.
Reported rift within Tacoma religious groups as Universalist and Unitarian factions clash over the Taft cornerstone speech. Ministers oppose the platform, claiming sectarian ethics undermine a city celebration. Also notes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy endorsement by H. W Hadrichson.
In Wallowa County the sheep market stirs anxiety as buyers with funds may profit by feeding sheep on cheap hay while prices rise later. The piece notes peril for modestly wealthy sheepmen and opportunity for cash-rich traders in a volatile fall market. Also mentioned is whisky found in a Walla Walla penitentiary cell and North Powder News restoration.
Notice of sale for improvement bonds by La Grande Oregon Union county bids due September 3 1911 at 6 pm with certified check for 5 percent of bid. Denomination 500 each total 59470.84 bearing 6 percent interest. Successful bidder must pay within ten days of delivery notice. City recorder C M Humphreys La Grande Oregon September 16 1911.
A longtime user recalls switching from coal oil lamps to electric lighting. She notes higher upfront costs but long term savings and easier chores. She emphasizes the benefit for children studying at night and speed in housework, urging others to ask about rates.
A newspaper note warns that indoor chores like stair climbing sweeping and bed making will not make a woman healthy or beautiful. It argues she must get outdoors for real improvement and vitality.
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