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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1909
Page
4
Local notices from the Lawande Evening Observey outline publication policy and rates. George H. Curry edited by United Press Telegraph Service lists subscription prices, circulation details, and restrictions on nom de plume contributions and signed pieces.
The article outlines a water rights driven irrigation plan benefiting stockholders and landowners. It suggests initial $100,000 subscriptions could yield large profits, with acreage rising as more shares are sold. It mentions Canadian Pacific railways planning electrification using nearby waterfalls and securing water sites for future power plants.
Bargain notice for a second hand men's saddle described as high grade with glass doors. The seller advertises the saddle as almost new and priced at $10. Also mentions iron bibs and a separate $20 item.
An early morning report notes a shortage of engines and several in garries or on vendaut fees causing reduced freight throughput. Seven locomotives from the west were due to arrive, with ten more moving soon. Engine 205 described as a hiw wheel type provided power until more units arrived. Freight No. 36 carrying four engines in the Blue Mountains was held twelve hours on the Pendleton route.
An old style advertisement promoting Healing Salve for burns sores sore nipples and chapped hands. Chamberlain's Salve claimed to ease pain instantly without leaving a residue, priced at 36 cents. Sold by Atwood Deslers.
Farmers in Calgary district report strong returns from the 3 000 000 acre wheat belt as land on the Canadian Pacific main line drops to ten dollars per acre with ten year terms. Jonathan Johnston, land colonization agent, will lead a Pendleton to Calgary tour on April 5. A new CP travel rate of fifteen dollars and twenty five cents is announced from Pendleton to Calgary.
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