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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1909
Page
4
The La Grande paper outlines subscription costs and advertising rates, notes decries nom de plume submissions, and urges readers to learn about Union County's diverse resources. It touts wheat, lumber, hay, cattle, horses, and timber exports as evidence of the region's wealth and opportunities.
Citizens and city workers push for street cleanup and lawn paper pickup ahead of an expected 500 visitors. A Union County Exposition committee meets thrice weekly to plan improvements such as a depot site and green park to welcome guests. The notice urges hospitality and civic pride to shape a positive impression of La Grande.
H Eichenberger offers 100 reward for the arrest and conviction of the person who took a black pony from his pasture last week in March. The pony weighs about 1000 pounds, has a white hind foot, and is branded EH on the right shoulder with a half circle V on the left stifle. Recurry of animal.
The Denver Modern Woodmen of America drill team from Enterprise No. 9743 performed intricate maneuvers aboard delayed train No. 7, with 40 members executing eyeopening drills on the platform. Under Captain J. W. Fryer, the group prepares for a national competition in Seattle on the 25th, entertaining fellow travelers during repairs.
The Riverside park association announces new members including Mr and Mrs Richard Kelly and Mr and Mrs C H Bidwell along with numerous individuals from various towns. Members are urged to contribute funds to officers for receipts as the Harvest Bazaar effort continues.
An advertisement promises rapid fat loss from a one dollar bottle of harmless tablets. It claims within 20 days you become a normal person and warns against overweight, citing risks like heart disease and kidney trouble.
Sleeve links of solid gold in large size with plain or fancy designs offered along with a full range of jewelry. All items available at reasonably low prices to fit budgets.
Notice states that C C Penington and W H Bush, doing business as C J Penington & Company, have dissolved the business by mutual consent. C C Penington will collect and pay all bills against the firm.
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