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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1909

Page

4

Irrigation Promises Loom For Willamette Valley Projects

Local notes recount irrigation hopes in Oregon with Beav er Creek water talks and plans for a monster Eugene meeting to discuss arid land projects. Government spending cited on irrigation of 2 million acres. contrasts with statewide plans and costs for Sunnyside Tieton Wapato and Okanogan ventures.

Eugene Willamette Valley State of Washington Sunnyside Tieton Wapato Okanogan

Dr. Waffle Appointed Hospital Department Head

Dr. BE B. Waffle is now in charge of the hospital department, taking on a leadership role in the medical facility.

BE. B. Waffle Con

War Song at Union Sparks Satirical Remembered Zest

The Union council adopts a playful yet sharp war song published as a spoof in the Scout. It mocks city leaders and recalls recalls and laws, with verses about confiscating near beer and citizens who yield to officials.

Union Union Council O. Potato Pratt

Depot Sectioned For Relocation To Aid New Building

Henry Miller and his crew started cutting the old depot into two sections and will move the structure to clear the site for construction of the new building, according to the Raker City Herald.

Henry Miller Ones —Raker Herata

Married This Afternoon Unites Zeek and Banard in Union

Justice Angus Stewart joins Harry Zeek and Fern Banard in a Union ceremony this afternoon. The couple, well known in Union, will return tonight and establish Union as their home.

Angus Stewart Harry BE. Zeek Fern Banard Union Zeek

Notice of Impounded Stock in La Grande Oregon

On July 16 1900 I impounded two horses in La Grande Oregon under city ordinance. A brown horse about 14 years old 1250 pounds with three white feet a white facial stripe and double h on left shoulder. a bay horse about 5 years old 1250 pounds with white facial spot three white feet a white snip and brands circle S on right thigh and Db J BD on left shoulder. If not claimed within ten days owner must pay costs or the animals will be sold. La Grande Oregon July 17 1909.

la Grande Oregon

Healing Salve Promoted for Burns and Chapped Hands

An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Salve as a rapid pain reliever for burns sores and sore nipples with claim of leaving no scar. Price listed as 6 cents and sold by All Good Dealers. The copy warns against internal use for rheumatism and criticizes stronger medicines.

Chamberlain Noeless

Notice of Dissolution for Pentington & Company

Notice is given that C. C. Penington and W. H. Bush dissolved their firm Pentington & Company by mutual consent. C. C. Penington will collect and pay all bills against the firm.

C. Penington WH. Bush Pentington & Company Fim

Phenominal piano sale offers flexible terms to all

A La Grande piano sale touts unreal low prices with no moving charges. A buyer paid 225 for a $275 piano and the ad promises to deliver nationwide with home installation and payment plans. If not as represented, customers may refuse the instrument. Open daily from 9 am to 9 pm.

la Grande Adams Avenue

One Arrest Under Clean Up Edict

James Farquharson was arrested this afternoon on a charge of violating the anti filth ordinance as officials push a cleanliness campaign. Recorder Cox is hearing the case as Fr Lovey testifies he served notice to Payquitars to clear a dirty back yard and adjoining alley where a cow had been kept. Farquharson acts as his own attorney and claims he complied with the notice.

James Farquharson Cox Lovey Pay Quitars Parqiharses

Washington Redmen Convene at Odd Fellows Hall

Tacoma reports the 12th annual session opening in the Odd Fellows' hall this morning as delegates gather for the event.

Redmen Tacoma Washington

Registrations Total Report From Missoula July

Fragmentary note from Missoula July reporting total registrations or attendees, with references to a ration, a midnight total around 12000, and a separate item mentioning an event near Butte and a robbery affecting train departures from Saint Paul.

Missoula S. Paul

New Electric Flatirons Arrive at Grande Honde Office

Grande Honde Electric announces a fresh shipment of electric flatirons at its office. The ad claims the appliances save wood and offer comfort by using a mirror feature for viewing.

Grande Honde Electric Company

Pleasant Physic Promises Gentle Cathartic Ease

An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as mild and gentle in action and always producing a pleasant cathartic effect. Free sample offered at a law office in La Grande Oregon for interested readers.

Chamberlain la Grande Oregon

Real estate sale listings in Foley Block La Grande Investment

Parcel by parcel ads list acreages and prices in New Haven and surrounding blocks. Properties include homes with water shares, crop shares, fruit trees, barns, and outbuildings with prices ranging from 325 to 3700 dollars. The La Grande Investment Company offers farms houses and lots with terms.

New Haven Foley Block la Grande Investment Company

Private sale of household furniture at D. H. Jordan home

Furniture including range kit chen cabinet dining table chairs beds dresser and small side table to be sold at private sale at the residence of D. H. Jordan opposite court house on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday.

D. H. Jordan Court’ House

Large shipment of electric trons

A light office advertises a large shipment of electric trons with a call to inquire prices and view samples.

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