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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1909

Page

6

Investor from Detroit reviews Willamette and Hood River valleys

Morris E. Houser arrives in La Grande from Seattle representing Elmer Houser of Michigan Christian Advocate. He seeks a $20,000 investment to develop fruit land and tours Cove district in Union County with plans to visit the rest of the valley. He dislikes Hood River and Willamette areas but is encouraged by local prospects.

Morris E. Houser Elmer Houser Michigan Christian Advocate Detroit Mich la Grande Seattle Houser William Hall Union County Hood River Willamette Valley Cove

New Pound Is Purchased For Strict Enforcement Of Stock Law

The City Council bought land from A E Eaton to establish an estray pound ideal for water and shade along Catherine creek. J M Sutherland is named Pound Master to impound roaming stock under city stock ordinance No 104. Any person may seize livestock on the streets and surrender to the Poundmaster who holds exclusive jurisdiction over care and disposition.

Union Progress A. E. Eaton Catherine Creek J. M. Sutherland

Farnham Endorses Chamberlain's Tablets for Constipation

Spirit Lake Iowa druggist L H Farnham touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as the best remedy for constipation. He urges a trial, noting they are agreeable and pleasant in effect with a 25 cent price and free samples. Available from all good dealers.

L. H. Farnham Spirit Lake Iowa Chamberlain

Boys Start Long Tour

Elmer and Earl Stoddard left for Europe to join three years of missionary service with the I P P S church. They depart from Salt Lake after a farewell party at the L D S amusement hall attended by over 200 people.

I. Pp. S Earl Elmer Mother of the Bays Salt Lake Atlantic Seaboard

Bargain Table Sale Notice

Friday 13th through Monday 23rd a bargain table sale is listed in the display ad. The Observer notes the publication’s emphasis on real news.

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