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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1909
Page
6
Grant Keys, famed aeroplane inventor, plans a return to aviation once his Nyssa oil well task and other Oregon oil-field duties ease. He believes he can perfect a flying machine with unique ideas not yet used by others and hopes to begin soon after current duties allow.
Assessor Rinehart reports rapid progress on the 1908 tax roll as preliminary work is completed. Ambiguities in the roll are removed and once finalized, the roll will be permanent in the assessor’s office. The message notes that keeping promises builds trust and reputation.
Spirit Lake Iowa druggist Mr L H Farnham touts Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets as the best remedy for constipation. He urges a trial, notes their agreeable effect, and mentions 25 cent price with samples free and sales by all good dealers.
A passenger brakeman named Cox on the first eastbound train was unintentionally ditched several miles from Pleasant Valley. He enjoyed a moonlit walk back to the station after signals were placed before the engineer whistle calls. The train started without him and proceeded to Pendleton with only one brake man, causing inconvenience.
The popular two act comedy A Trip to New Orleans comes to town as the Dixie Troubadors headline a one night engagement at Steward Opera House on Monday August 16. Sarah Green stars as prima donna with Geo. Taylor as Silas Green delivering notable comedy. Music is all new this season and the show promises lively wit and broad humor.
Two residences list items including ten sots and complete household effects. The sale offers one horse, one phaeton, one two horse back with shafts, two sets single buggy harness by Geo Ackles. Terms cash or on terms. Come at once.
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