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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1909
Page
4
The La Grande Evening Observer lists subscription rates including daily single copies, monthly, six months and yearly plans with weekly options. Advertising rates show local reading notices at 1 line per insertion and 5 cents per line for condolence resolutions.
As merchants tire only a few sales begin soon. Fall weather and holidays disrupt lines, proving it better to cut prices now than delay. Many will wait for special offers.
The county court will set the 4th year tax levy and appoint road Supervisors at a planned open session tonight at the Commercial club parlors. The jury list is to be determined, and the meeting will decide if a high school building is feasible. Residents are urged to attend to support public schools amid harsh Atlantic coastal weather contrasts.
Those fortunate enough to own automobiles are enjoying warm braking morning rides as streets glow with sunlight.
Burkitt loses appeal to the High est Land Office. Interior Secretary Bal linger upholds La Grande land office decision in Newland vs Byr kett timber and stone claim in Wallowa county. Burkitt may seek federal court while the 441 cases linger. Philadelphia date noted. Dec 28. B H Vail suffers sudden insanity at Reading railroad office amid efforts during severe storms.
Next Friday evening the Modern Woodmen of America in Island City will host a basket supper followed by a grand ball. The public is invited to attend and enjoy the event.
In Memphis on December 28 a deputy posse tracked Jas Fean who shot and killed Franklin Roch, 23, and fatally wounded his mother after she reproached him for theft. Fean fled from a cabin while bloodhounds and six officers pressed the search. The mother survived.
In La Grande a Commercial Club gathering tonight will unite leading taxpayers and educators to outline a drive for a $75,000 high school building. Plans aim to submit the proposal for a spring construction start.
The Blue Mountain association of the M and Sunday School will face the Sampa Phi Aoh from the Presbyterian Sunday School on the basketball floor later in the week. Roscoe Doane, a UCAC player, coaches the Presbyterians, who may feature larger and more experienced players to counter the stronger BM A lineup.
Oregon resident recounts relief from kidney trouble after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The testimonial claims reduced urination frequency and overall improvement, urging others to try the remedy. Doan's Kidney Pills sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Millburn Co. (New York) is sole US agent.
Two gentleman's watchfobs lost near Adams avenue with initials L H. If found, leave at the light plant office to receive a reward.
In Dubois Pennsylvania seven Bronsky children aged two to twelve perished when a kitchen stove overheated sparking a blaze that spread through the home. A keg of powder exploded, trapping the youngsters in upper rooms as Bronsky’s wife and a boarding guest were badly burned and may die.
Hundreds suffer from backache and bladder troubles but a fifty cent course of Pape's Diuretic promises rapid relief. The ad claims kidneys, bladder and urinary system are cleansed and revitalized, easing rheumatism, headaches, and nervous symptoms.
Four coal miners were instantly killed in a Centralia Illinois mine when an explosion wrecked part of the interior. The blast crushed workers in the gallery as timbers and coal fell. The accident's cause remains unknown and rescuers recovered the bodies shortly after.
Former Nicaraguan president Zelaya, flanked by political allies, traveled in a palatial car via Santa Lucrecia en route to Mexico City. The party, arriving in the capital tomorrow, met American consul C. L. Livingston at Salina Cruz. no discussion of Nicaragua’s embroilment occurred.
La Grande readers are told that unexplained weakness, backache, dizziness, and urinary problems may stem from kidney weakness. Dean's Kidney Pills are advertised as a cure to restore kidney health and well being.
Cat glace report notes real cost at the LX L detailing a price assessment and local concerns about expenses. The brief mentions involved entities and a fiscal context within a regional setting.
Dated at Island City Oregon November 29 1909. Fannie Brown administrator of the estate of Benjamin Brown deceased. F S Ivanhoe attorney for estate.
An old advertisement claims Manner dampened with Chamberlain's Lintmest greatly soothes lame backs pains in the side or chest. It asserts superior relief to plaster and guarantees prompt comfort to the affected area.
Fragmentary text indicates a notice of intention to engage in a relief or availability action related to a disease and mentions dealers. The passage is unclear and reads like garbled OCR.
Sacks provide day and night services for funerals and private parties. Baggage transferred at Paul’s Cigar Store. Phone Red 341. Night Phase Main 36 EB. L. Bussey.
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