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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1909
Page
4
Local fire department earns praise for handling a persistent blaze despite gale winds and cold. Also notes upcoming irrigation main meeting Saturday and optimism for canals, Yakima valley perch crops, and Oregon legislative session resuming this week.
At a mass meeting on irrigation, J A McKennon signed over 600 acres, bringing total subscribes to 1 600 acres with more expected. Attendees heard promises of rapid work toward return to construction in spring, urging farmers to subscribe promptly before prices rise and water becomes scarce.
The mayor and city recorder sign the contract with American Light & Power. Awaiting legal sanction from the company attorney before proceeding. Upon approval, bonds for signature will be issued and payments tied to pipe line work. Contract includes construction specs and a clause for heavy fines if timely completion fails.
Melee Greene and Smith announce a new shop on Depoterrest with fin fees and plans to open after February first. They are seasoned shoe makers with years in La Gironde and will offer one of eastern Oregon’s finest shoe stocks, with an announcement in The Observer forthcoming.
A large turnout celebrated a joint installation Saturday afternoon. Frank Kilpatrick served as installing officer, with L W. Fannisk as Commander and William Thompson as senior vice commander. The Western Relay veterans group installed officers and announced duties for the Women’s Relief corps, with several offices filled and others left vacant.
The jury in the City versus Charles Anderson charged with selling liquor violated city ordinances failed to reach a verdict and were discharged by Recorder Cox. The case may be retried with a new date to be set.
Message delivered courteously yet forcibly as Acts record states many Corinthians heard believed and were baptized. The Central church continues daily outreach inviting faith in Jesus Christ and entry into the watery grave upon confession of faith as services proceed tonight.
A railroad message notes Congrove's train is delayed arriving in Olympia before Wednesday afternoon. Special car attached to train No 14 trails. final section Not headed north, due in Portland tomorrow morning at 7:50. Johnson adds a reflective sign off.
An advertisement extols Cham Chamberlain's Salve to keep fever and chronic sores in healthy condition without complete healing. It claims thin salve lacks protection for this purpose and praises it for chapped hands sore nipples burns and skin diseases. Sold by all good dealers.
It is early yet to display Valentines but we want you to pick ours before you buy elsewhere. The shop notes many people in La Grande would value a tasteful valentine that expresses the season. Some goods are in the window and more are on the road.
George F P Parker tells the story of Cleveland's first administration and second campaign in Cleveland the Man. The issue features standout short stories surpassing the average with titles such as Amilla's Marriage The Right to Live The Boy and Jims Dude.
An old note extols a smoke product claiming quality from proper handling and moisture. It suggests trying a door that remains fresh since birth, maintaining the right moisture to deliver fragrance and aroma desired by a discerning smoker.
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