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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1911
Page
6
Engine No. 387 left the shop in fine condition after a thorough overhauls. Locomotives 867 and 377 are in the shops this week for complete overhauls and will be out of service for several days. Construction of the high weighing scales remains incomplete, a large ongoing job.
Alumni campaign at the University of Oregon secures 2000 dollars to increase the student loan fund. Many capable youths, described as state’s bone and sinew, would gain access to higher training through university support.
A Portland syndicate has formed to irrigate 4000 acres near Salem by a canal from the Santiam River. Land is purchased and canals and laterals are under construction to water the next crop season. Alfalfa and other crops are expected to increase yields with irrigation.
Josiah Page born January 1 1827 in Cattangus county New York died January 22 1911 at F 8 Norris home eight miles east of La Grande at 10 45 am aged 84 years 21 days. He lived in Illinois and Iowa before moving to Oregon in 1902. He leaves a brother three grandsons and several nieces and nephews. Funeral at the Norris home Tuesday January 24 at 10 am conducted by Rev Hamilton of Allcel. Burial in Peach Cemetery.
The 25 cent bottle of D D D Prescription is praised as best for eczema psoriasis and skin troubles. It claims to remove causes, cleanse the skin and leave it soft and clear. Newlin Drug Co notes its trial value and urges households to keep it on hand.
In Minneapolis on January 25 Rev. Theo dore Payne Thurston was consecrated bishop of the Oklahoma diocese in a grand service at St. Pauls church. Bishops, clergy and lay leaders filled the church, with officiants including Bishop Tutt le and missionaries F R Brooke and F R Millspaugh. The sermon was delivered by Bishop Lawrence of Massachusetts.
Advertisement from H. M. Beatty of Little Rock Arkansas praising Foley Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder disorders. He cites two years of severe back and hip pain and states remedies failed until Foley Kidney Pills provided relief. Hills Drug Store promotes the product.
Notice states Nick Stumpas claims all money due to Tom Kapella on Adams avenue and demands immediate payment. The notice directs public to pay the claimant promptly.
A brief note quotes J. R. Oliver offering to loan money for construction and requesting repayment as rent. The advertisement emphasizes payment terms and the lender’s identity.
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