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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
5
La Grande Evening Observer lists United Press Telegraph Service rates for daily and weekly editions, with prices for 93 cents daily and up to $6.50 yearly. It notes policy on unsigned articles, request for signed submissions, and advertising rates with local reading notices at 10 cents per line.
A Eugene postal card from the Boosters calls for talking prosperity after the panic. It condemns predicting new panics for political gain and urges citizens to support either Bryan or Taft and work toward better times. It warns such panic rhetoric means poverty and suffering and should be punished as criminal.
The Portland city council debate over a saloon ordinance exposes saloon influence in a vote to bar women from serving drinks and limit loitering. Amid rhetoric on prohibition trends, Bryan Roosevelt and others weigh in as wheat prices rise and Standard Oil scrutiny lingers, signaling broader public policy battles.
The piece muses on Hearst's influence driving public men out of office and hints at 1902 political shifts. It notes Sugar City identity, references the Aster show’s popularity, and suggests potential city park plans if Neighborhood Club broadens its focus.
A brief assessment notes that the temperance issue stands as the leading factor shaping political life this year across state and national arenas, influencing campaigns and voter behavior.
By unanimous vote of the Pendleton councilmen present last night an ordinance to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in Pendleton was passed. The measure empowers officers to enforce the county law through police regulation.
An advertisement claims Popham's asthma remedy provides prompt relief in every case. Sold by druggists for 1.00 with trial mail order 10 cents. Williams Manufacturing Company, prop Cleveland, Ohio, with sale through A. T. Hill, druggist.
A. J. Story will auction 54 head of registered Poland China hogs at his farm one mile west of Summerville on Tuesday September 29. Only high quality stock offered with a free lunch provided. Terms cash or bankable paper. dw9-23-29
Apple boxes offered for order by Summmergill Lumber Co. in Imbler Oregon. Burns Times-Herald reports Harney county hay crop is good despite drought. Santiam trout are plentiful. Mehuma had a flat lawsuit in five years over hogs. Dufur school population rose 25 percent in a year.
A grocer’s success hinges on coffee sales. Poor stock hurts him, but good coffee can redeem his business and boost customer appeal. The passage frames coffee as a decisive factor in his fortunes and reputation.
Notices announce B. Disqua appointed administrator of John H. Dillon estate in Union county Oregon. Creditors must file claims with six months to E C Dibqua administrator at 1108 Adams Avenue La Grande Oregon. Dated September 14 1908.
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