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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
4
The article highlights Meadowbrook irrigation plans expanding to 60 000 acres near the Grande Ronde valley with new ditches and water access from the north ditch and Sandridge area. It notes the project as the valley’s most significant development since the railroad arrival, with implications for regional prosperity.
J. D. McKennen, a delegate from this city to the National Irrigation Congress in Spokane, returned home and praised the session. Leading irrigationists from across the nation attend, with Oregon sending a large delegation of about 1200 attendees. He notes Oregon’s strong representation and reports Spokane dispatches that delegates are inclined to support Ralling and Pine, with remaining delegates planning to return Sunday morning.
The party includes Prof. Mickelson Humboldt city and N J Mansager Seattle currently student in the science department under Mr Ronell at Humboldt College in Humboldt Iowa. They inspect the Grande Ronde valley as guests with Mr Mickelson. Ronell is noted as an inventor of some repute and the Rowell alarm system he developed can alarm at set times for schools.
The fair association financial committee remains active aiming to obtain the required funds for this fall's event. A large amount has been secured but more work is needed as the next few days are expected to bring the remaining six thousand dollars. Local businessmen continue to respond loyally and subscribe generously.
Earl Stackland at Cove reports seven to eight days remain for picking lamberts and shipping. Christ Stackland confirms Cove is nearly finished except for Mr Stackland. Shipping continues with good market and excellent prices. Next week the 1909 cherry harvest is expected to end in Union County.
In Salt Lake on August 12 an exclusive officers session began early and is slated to extend through the day. The hospital records list 170 prostrations among attendees, including many women and children.
Yesterday C E B Suydam purchased the second hand stores of A C Palmer who had recently bought out Chas L England and Ed Propeck on Fir street. He moves Fir street stock to his Adams avenue store and plans a successful venture.
Hundreds of farmhands have quit work, risking widespread crop damage as harvests face delays and reduced labor. Local officials fear fruit and grain losses if workers do not return soon.
A display ad announces a bargain table sale running Friday the 13th through Monday the 23rd. Further details are provided in the advertisement.
Department of the Interior notice from La Grande Oregon dated June 21 1909 states Benjamin F Young of Hilgard Oregon filed intent to make final five year proof to establish his homestead claim on land described in section 12 township 4 south range 36 east Willamette Meridian. Proof set for August 16 1909 before the U S land office registrar and receiver. Witnesses listed Nels Halverson Nels Endrup Hans Endrup and W W A Young all of Hilgard Oregon. F C Bramwell.
Notice is given that C. C. Penington and W. H. Rush dissolving the firm by mutual consent. C. C. Penington will collect and pay all bills against the firm.
A notice invites friends to visit Joe Kelly at his new location, promising excellent service and a cordial, gentlemanly reception.
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