Seattle salesman to open clothing store in Bommer Building
Carl Rider of Seattle, a former traveling salesman who frequented the city, decided this was a top northern business point and will open a clothing store in the Bommer building formerly occupied by the Castle saloon on Depot Street. He will install modern plate glass in the front and left for Battle last night, planning a Tuesday return.
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Carl Rider
Seattle
Bommer
Castle Ealoon
Depot Street
Rider
Bridge work to begin across Katherine creek
The county court through Bridge Superintendent Campbell will personally oversee building a new bridge across Katherine creek. Preparations for immediate commencement are under way with union crews hauling material. Faulty Grande Ronde bridges have been temporarily repaired as two structures swayed and required attention. Rope House Portland, a branch of H Fitley & Co Philadelphia rope makers, plans a Pacific coast establishment after a Florida vacation visit by William H. Fitler.
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Katherine Creek
Campbell
In Union Toiay
Grande Ronde
Rope House
Portland
Rubber farm in Mexico aims for rubber bonanza
Large Rubber Farm shows in Mexico with Mosers Homer and Howard handling stock for Utah Rubber Company of Mexico. The firm owns 66 000 acres, 5000 acres with rubber trees of many years age. Next January flat tapping will begin, expecting about a half pound per tree. Rubber value in New York is 1.25 per pound, with 12 percent cost to grow. Company projects a bonanza.
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Mosers
Homer
Howard
Utah Rubber Company of
Mexico
New York
Paragon UC Emu Advertises Low Price Dinner
The advertisement touts a paragon dining experience with faultless food and rapid courteous service. It promotes a regular dinner for 26 cents and urges customers to try it, promising no hunger needed to enjoy. Open day and weekly night meal tickets priced at four dollars.
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UC Emu
Reform Efforts Falter Amid Mixed Signals
A fragmentary report notes ongoing reform efforts meet cautious reception as leaders push for change while public response remains lukewarm. Strong statements from officials hint at further steps, though specifics are unclear.
Greater Oregon State Fair Promises Largest Event Yet
The Greater Oregon state fair runs September 14 to 19 with McElroy’s 25 musician band daily. Eight Oregon counties plan large exhibits including Clatsop Columbia Clackamas Marion Linn Lane Benton Multnomah and Yamhi. A Shetland pony race from Fremont California will run daily at one quarter mile with pony rides for kids at the Corral area featuring free acts and clean attractions.
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Oregon
Why People Quit Drinking Alcohol So Readily
Increasing health awareness and better self care push many individuals to abandon alcohol. Social shifts and concerns about long term effects motivate fewer drinks and more mindful choices.
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George Palmer
J. M. Berry
Wsidant
W.H. Brenholts
C.S. Williams
F.L. Meyers Gashier
la Grande National Bank
la Grande, Oregon
United States Depository
J. M.berry
A. B. Conley
F. J. Holmes
F. M. Brykit
G. DePennington
F. L. Moyers
Geo
L. Cleaver
W. L. Brenholts
George Palmar
LA Grande Sugar
Grain and Feed
A. V. Oliver Slater Block
Jefferson Avenue
R. A. West of
la Grande
Miller & West, O. R. & N. Drillers
R.A. West
Model Restaurant
J.A. Arbuckle
A. T. HL
Fred Dutli
Silverthorn & Mack
Blue Mountain Creamery Co
W. H. Bohnenkamp
Ealers
Union Portland Cement Co
Union Bottling Wor
Heacock’s
City Livery and Feed Stable
SWIFT
the City Grocery and Bakery
E. Polack
Propr
Phon
Lam
Ferguson
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