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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
4
The La Grande paper notes subscription costs, post office status, and policy on unsigned articles. It cites editor discretion, requests signed submissions, and outlines advertising rates while discussing statewide politics and rail policy amid a county fair outlook.
Presidents Taft and Diaz will meet in El Paso Texas on October 16. Taft is described as one of the biggest presidents among major republics and Diaz as a leading figure of a smaller republic. The dialogue is expected to strengthen ties between the neighboring nations as American capital flows into Mexico and the government welcomes it.
Bluestem wheat is quoted at one dollar per bushel in Portland, about 85 cents in Grande Ronde valley, and the market is expected to start and stay near that level. The county anticipates strong profits from a large yield, with hay bringing about $18 for timothy and alfalfa prices remaining high.
Plans filed in the United States land office describe a vast irrigation project in Malheur county Oregon with 1800 acres reservoir site at the head of Jordan valley Idaho and a diversion system. The Jordan valley Irrigation company led by George S Parks and Fred J Palmer, backed by eastern Oregon capitalists, promises major land under irrigation and a strong water supply across the state line. Jordan valley lies on Jordan creek a branch of the Owyhee river and the project will cover lands in eastern Oregon.
The plan details a southeastern Oregon project south of Boise with a reservoir site in foothills near the Owyhee mountains in Owyhee county. Promoters intend to begin reservoir and canal work in the coming fall.
The Beaver Creek water project moves forward as steel piping is prepared for shipment to Te Grande. Mayor Hall reports significant progress after visiting Spokane. A monster ordinance will be considered tonight, with plans for a La Grande commissary and local payrolls.
A joint committee of the Swedish Employers Association and allied trades union told the labor ministry they oppose government mediation. Both sides say the strike must be settled between them for lasting peace. Employers claim workers violated agreements while unionists accuse employers of wage cuts. public suffers as streetcars, cabs, and food supplies are stretched.
An English pastoral drama titled Mabel Heath will be staged and is described as exceedingly interesting. Miss Bertha Natino will portray the same part, with S. M. Curtiss cast as Norton Heath the father. The supporting cast is considered fully adequate and specialties are planned between acts tonight.
The Perry Robinson and A. B. Huff families with Miss Della Rayburn and Mrs. Leo Winn left this morning for a week long camping and huckleberrying excursion on Pox Hill.
Today is the final day for homeseekers to register for land in Couer d'Alene Flathead and Spokane openings. Officials expect about 250 000 applicants with many from the region seeking lucky parcels.
The Newlin Book and Stationery Co introduces a complete line of Columbia double disc records priced at 65 cents each. The notice promotes health quackery style remedies claiming effectiveness for chills constipation biliousness and sick headache.
A man near Dallas sold more than six hundred boxes of loganberries from a single acre earning at least one dollar net per box. The venture showcases rapid agricultural growth and strong fruit demand in the region.
The funeral for Mrs Dahlstrom who died Tuesday of heart disease will be at 10 o'clock tomorrow at her residence. The service will be conducted under the supervision of the Mormon church.
The county's new jail at the courthouse is expected to be finished this afternoon. It was bought from the Pauly Jail Building company of St. Louis for $3000.
Mys Harry A Meyers entertained about twenty children at Riverside Park in honor of Miss Grady Meyers ninth birthday. Outdoor games and refreshments provided entertainment and at five oclock the youngsters returned to the city.
H. & Nichols of Oakland Indiana testify to quick cures since 1872. Commercial traveler claims it never fails on trips. Sold by all good dealers.
Reports from Na cer City indicate Page Hawley remains in critical condition after being injured by rowboys. Authorities say Hawley is hovering between life and death at the Baker City hospital as the situation draws concern from locals.
Harry U. Meyers and Joe Kelley announce a new partnership to operate a general barbershop business and solicit patronage from the Meyers barbershop clientele and friends.
The Pastime theater presents its stock company tonight in a major production. Local audiences urged to attend as the curtain rises with a full evening of acting and entertainment.
N H Brown attorney of Pittfield VI states they have used Dr Kinggs New Life Pills for years and
Public land notice details Benjamin F. Young of Hilgard Oregon filing for final five year proof on land described as BW SE sec 12 Ny NEW SE NE sec 13 T4S R36E Willamette Meridian. Hearings before the U S Land Office August 16 1909 with witnesses Nels Halverson Nels Endrup Hans Endrup and W A Young all of Hilgard Oregon.
Notice that C. C. Penington and W. H. Rush have dissolved their business partnership under the firm name C. C. Penington & Company by mutual consent. Penington will collect and wind up business affairs.
A cordial invitation announces Joe Kelly's new location and welcomes friends to visit him there. The note emphasizes excellent service and a gentlemanly reception, inviting acquaintances to call or drop by.
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