Trainmen Fight Fires and Maintain Schedules in Dry Season
Describes railroad workers on the Higin branch battling small fires sparked by dry conditions. Conductor Grady and crew keep trains moving despite repeated stops to extinguish hotspots. Notes high vigilance from caboose observers guarding grain cargoes and crediting train boys for preventing larger damage. Also includes multiple public notices and ads on hay fever cures, remedies, and parenting guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brangh Nes
Higin
Grady
Imbler Oats Yield Good as Wheat Harvest Progresses
Imbler Oregon August 8 Farmers report oats nearly harvested with three threshing machines active. Wheat yields range from 40 to 43 bushels per acre with some fields reaching 46, boosting farmer optimism. Elevators receive hundreds of bushels daily as teams haul grain. local mill repairs speed flour production. Other notes mention a Nibler Bridge repair crew and visits from W R Hagerty and son Fred from La Grande.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imbler
Ontyields
Imbler Flouring Mill Company
Nibler
Frank Shorter
Hagle Valley
W. R. Hagerty
Fred
la Grande
Straw Pile Fire Near Imbler Sparks City Wonder
Residents of La Grande and Imbler witnessed a bright illumination last night thought to be a threshing outfit afire but officials reported a burning straw pile caused the glow. Separate notice: Union County invites sealed bids for a Catherine Creek bridge on Main Street, Union Oregon, due August 22 1908 with 5 percent certified check. county reserves right to reject all bids.
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Imbler
Union County
Oregon
Catherine Creek
Union
County
Said
la Grande
ED Wright
Mrs Charles EB Smith Backs New Life Pills Laxative
Mrs Charles EB Smith of West Franklin Maine says she uses Dr King’s New Life Pills as the family laxative because they are good and easy to take. The paleness purifiers are sold at Newlin’s drug store for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Eb, Smith
West Franklin
Dr. King
Newlin’s
Why People Prefer Ginger Ale and Sodas Over Alcohol
The speaker observes a trend of many choosing non alcoholic drinks like Ginger Ale Root Beer sodas and mineral waters over alcohol. They claim these beverages taste good have positive effects and appreciate the healthier image.
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Swift’s Premium
the City Grocery and Bakery
E. Polack
Heacock’s
Daily Observer
Grain and Feed
A. V. Oliver Slater Block
Jefferson Avenue
R. A
Miller & West
R. & WN. Drillers
K.A. West
J. Nusbium
Batesville
Po‘tey
Foley
A. ‘T. All
Oliver Afagerty
Aire
M. Summers
Box
Notre Dame
Ind
Thresher
Service
Crean
A. T. Hilt
Fred Dutl, Silverthorn & Mack
Blue Mountain Creamery Co
Union Bottling Works
George Palmer
J. M. Berry
W. H. Brenholts Asa't Cashier
C. S.,williams, 2d
Asa’t Gashier
F. L. Meyers
Cashier
la Grande National Bank
United States Depository
J. Mbarry
Gonlay
F. J. Holmes
F.maryhill
C. Cspennington
F. L. Mayors
Geo
L. Cleaver
W. L. Prenholts
Géorge Palmer
LA Grande Sugar
Lam
PEARE
W. H. Bohnenkamp
Union Portland Cement Co
the Model Restaurant
J. A. Arbuckle
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