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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1908
Page
2
Looking Glass Limited departs at 7 a m and 7 30 a m with two sections to Looking Glass Park for a La Grande picnic. About 1000 people expected. 18 coaches ready. Conductor caution over crowds. benches arranged for rest. Limited makes no stops. return trains are local with the La Grande band aboard.
The Enterprise news page reports on council discussions delaying a loan cut for a proposed gambling and billiards venue, while noting price concerns for beer and other amusements. It highlights oil field progress by Vale RoaS Mayer and various companies exploring nearby tracts with Pittsburg capital visiting for potential leasing and drilling opportunities.
Notices of filing lists approved plots of surveys in fractional sections 13 to 17 and 20 in Bee and nearby townships in the Willamette meridian. The surveys will be filed on Tuesday September 15 1908 and applications for land entry in the township will be received thereafter at the land office.
Thuyal Anne cherries offered at Stoddard farm for 20c per gallon. Inquiries may be directed to VanDermuellan at Red 902 Tne.
An advertisement urges readers to write to Mrs M Summers at Notre Dame Tod for a new absorption treatment to cure bleeding, itching, blindness or protruding parts, promising immediate relief and permanent results with free home trials and references on request.
An advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a superior family remedy for headaches indigestion and torpor praising its health benefits. It asserts the product offers more digestive relief than another known remedy and promotes a 80 cent price at Newlin's drug store.
The piece lists payments to Orion county stockmen for losses insured against various causes. Names include D. A. Philips, Grands, Cave Sam Ruckman, J A Woodle, Allee, Goff, Walter F N, J. Phn, Matt Butswell, and Rigin with specified horse amounts and totals. A. Sandercoce of La Grande Oregon is the insurance agent.
Advertisement from Arnot Asiiuma Cure Co promises to cure asthma bronchitis and catarrh with a money refund guarantee. The company lists 399 Arcade Building Seattle Washington and Morris W Knight Box 23 Cove Oregon offering a 30 day trial.
Dr W D Meafilian offers dental care at 851 Pairloes ettraction gold work and children’s teeth. Located in La tirande National Bank Building with expert techniques and special attention to youngsters.
The National Live Stock life phrase invites stock trainers to inquire about insurance coverage and rates. Agents are listed for contact with further details on plan options and eligibility.
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