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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
2
Hood River announces a one week Apple Packing School to teach modern packing science at the railroad warehouses. The Hood River Apple Grower union will provide expert packers, students pay only board and lodging, no tuition. Demonstrations use windfalls and culls. managers urge farmers to bring apples ahead.
A freight train under Conductor F. C. Topping arriving in Baker City reports a four carload hay fire. Firemen responded quickly, dumping hay to extinguish the blaze. The hay car damaged greatly and nearly a total loss. The car originated at Haines, engine fire discovered en route, prompting a rapid run to Baker City and a swift response from crew and firemen.
Items from Imbler district include wheat yields and shipments, local business activity, a telephone company improvement, and social events. The report mentions Hay Tuttle, W. Talla of Grande, and others, with mentions of wheat shipments, a pie social, and store promotions.
Administrat or with the will annexed J D Slater announces claims against Mary M Biggers estate must be presented with vouchers within months from notice date. Address for filing is 216 Fire Street La Grande Oregon. Dated August 8 1908. Gas and rings fixed at Heacock's. You cannot see the place where they are soldered.
In Union County Oregon the court orders guardians of Loulea W Bay minor to show cause why license should not be granted to sell undivided interests in Lot 9 and 10 Block 10 Chaplin's addition La Grande and Lot 5 Block 2 Clock 3 Le Grande to fund maintenance. Notice to next of kin to appear September 3 1908 at 10 o clock. Publication ordered in La Grande Evening Observer four weeks. J C Henry County Judge.
An advertisement promises a home absorption treatment for bleeding itching or protruding piles. It offers free trial samples and requests the reader send their address with references and locality details if asked, claiming immediate relief and permanent cure.
Mrs M M Davison of 179 Gifford Ave Jos Calif extols Electric Bitters as a top general remedy for headache biliousness and liver and bowel torpor. She claims the tonic greatly improves digestive health and recommends the product sold with a guarantee at Newlin's drug store Coc.
The college advertises programs in Agriculture including Agronomy and Animal Husbandry, Forestry, Domestic Science and Art, Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Mining, Commerce, and Pharmacy. Elementary courses in Agriculture and Domestic Arts are included with forge work, steam fitting and plumbing. Strong faculty, modern equipment, free tuition. Illustrated catalogue with full information on application to the registrar, free.
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