Irrigation Data Census Bill Becomes Law
The article notes a census style effort to collect irrigation data across western states for homesteads farms and inventories. Arthur Booker led the drive with regional supporters including Senator Hayburn and representatives from several states. President Taft signed the bill in February, making it law to take effect at the census.
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Spokane
Imige Mon Ylauta
Arthur Booker
Spolame
Natonal Irrigation Congress
Predlo
Colo
Mth
Hayburn
Idaho
Wyonley
Colorado
Kansas
Washington
Piates
Taft
Freight Train Fire Damages Cars at Umatilla Yard
An early morning blaze at Umatilla wrecked one pasta car and burned three lumber cars after a spark from passenger train No 4 to Spokane. The east end of the yards saw the fire spread before the switch engine halted it. Most lumber was burned though identical cars prevented total loss.
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Umatilla
Spokane
King of Siam to Tour U S This Summer
Beatie reports the king will land in Seattle this summer with forty wives. He plans a tour of the east, marking his second visit to the country.
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Beatie
King of
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Lading
Seattle
Thies
OUST MISSOURI PACKERS Antitrust Action Considered
In St. Louis on April 20 the attorney general announced quo warranto proceedings against Missouri meat packers to remove them from the state. He cites Monday and Tuesday hearings showing the firms aligned with the meat trust and violating anti trust laws and says he will seek to break their charters.
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St. Louis
Missouri Meat
Meat Trust
Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets Endorsed
A vintage health claim piece touts Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets as gentle and reliable. It cites widespread use by thousands of women who report ease and comfort after taking the product.
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Chamberlain
Country Club of Atlanta Hosts Three Day Golf Event
The Country Club of Atlanta hosts a three day living for golfers, attracting players to compete and socialize amid a structured schedule with practice rounds and tournament play.
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The
Country Club of
Atlanta
Notice of Final Settlement for Bloom Estate
Administratrix BELEN B. BLOOM of the estate of B M Bloom deceased filed final accounts with Waton County Oregon Clerk. A hearing is set for May 2 at 2 PM at the County Courthouse in La Grande to hear objections. Dated April 18, 1916. FP & IVANHOR Attorneys for the state.
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Winn Setilonjens
B. M. Bloom
Waton County
Oregon
Cours
la Grande
OH Grawford
United States
la Grande National Bank
Specials On Enamelware At La Grande Sale
Local ad promotes enamelware bargains with staple sellers under The Golden Rule Co name. Items listed include basins and pudding molds with dates and locations in 23 Wash Basin and 12 Ja 8 Quart Pudding. Sale event slated for Saturday April.
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la Grande
Ono Bargate
Wesh
Golden Rule Co
Woodlark Squirrel Poison Promises Strong Gopher Control
For grain growers a new product called Woodlark Squirrel Poison is touted as the most reliable and destructive method for exterminating gophers prairie dogs sage rats and related pests. It requires no mixing or preparation and is marketed with a money back guarantee and a free pamphlet from the Hour Cumahay Co in Portland Oregon.
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Hour Cumahay Co
Portland
Oregon
Fraternal Lodge Meeting Notices In La Grande
Local notices list regular meeting nights for various lodges and encampments in La Grande Oregon. Entries invite visiting members to attend and note dates ranging from weekly to monthly across Odd Fellows Masons and Knights of Pythias halls.
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Red Grass Lodge
Castle Hall
Ebc Wright
R. L. Lincoln
K. of R
Palmer Lumber Co v Byrkit summons in Oregon suit
The case in Union County Circuit Court lists George Palmer Lumber Company as plaintiff against F. M. Byrkit and J. M. Byrkit. The summons, published in La Grande Daily Observer for six weeks, seeks $4,000 plus interest from Oct 1 1909, $9 00 attorney fees, costs, and disbursements. Judge J. W. Knowles ordered publication dated March 28 1910. first publication April 2 1910.
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J. M. Byrkit
Feevart
de Grande Daily
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Cnmmons
la Grande
Cooked Food Sale By St Peeter’s Guild
The ladies of St Peeter's Guild hold a cooked food sale Saturday afternoon at the Russell meat market. Items include plow oats, oshea, fried beans, and more.
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St. Peeter’s Guild
Russell
House for rent inquiry at Observer office
Notice invites anyone with a modern house for rent to leave details at the Observer office. The rental is sought by May 1st. The garbled text references a price or fee and a location but is unreadable.
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Observer
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