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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1908
Page
2
Personal recommendations from those cured by Chamberlain s Cough Remedy propel its wide trade across much of the civilized world. An instance illustrates its popular adoption among consumers and merchants alike.
City leaders seek a water supply plan for La Grande amid reports of January shortages. A committee including J B Foley and W H Rohnenkamp will visit Beaver Creek to assess conditions and report back before a public decision.
A freight train passed through the city this morning carrying 12 cars of ore from North Powder bound for Albina and 10 cars from the mime plies heading to Penile ton. The shipment was for the use of the O R and N Co. For job work no extra charge for promptness call at The Observer.
The article notes a declining old time range horse, rising western culling by midwest firms, and shifting prices. It explains horse and beef markets are shaped by packers and frontier supply, with price dynamics unlikely to hold long term. It also describes a lending library scheme tied to book rentals at low fees offered by Newlin Drug Company.
W G Preston, pioneer of the Inland empire, spends a day in La Grande during a Hot Lake visit. He previously ran a flouring mill business with major operations at Waitsburg capacity 450 barrels daily and at Athena Oregon capacity 640 barrels. He built a successful career in Nanco ventures and holds stock in the Hot Lake sanatorium and other enterprises.
The Newlin Drug company installs a circulating library to meet demand. It holds about 1000 volumes of fiction children’s books and paper-backed novels. Prospective members pay $1.00 for the first book and may choose any book to keep.
Walla Walla county jail tale centers on W C Bingham known as Move artist sought in Colfax and Palouse for frauds. A dramatic scene unfolds as Bingham feigns lung trouble and heart trouble before county physician Dr Stiles declares him a fake. Authorities plan to pursue additional charges once local claims are settled.
Hundreds of fruitgrowers attend a talk on pruning lemons and fruit trees as Whitney and Brown report findings. Deputies from Prescott and North Yakima help organize with the horticultural convention set for Walla Walla, Prescott area, and a similar session in Freewater this afternoon.
Advertises a Corner Drug Store run by diwl SILVERTHORN and MACK stating readiness to meet customers with quality goods and fair pricing, claiming customers receive best value and beware of outdated stock.
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