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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1908
Page
2
In the Pilot Rock area farmers report severe damage from pests on crops, with third cuttings of otfalfn nearly destroyed and gardens in the section almost ruined. They blame a long dry season and note no material damage yet near Pilot Rock, though complaints spread a few miles away.
E E Judd states Pendleton woolen mill sale not confirmed and no deal closed. F E Praised by Portland promoters and negotiations claimed, but payment for the plant not produced. Judd left the city, uncertain about any finalized transaction or buyer.
Pendleton city officials meet to discuss a new water system sourced from the California river. A Augest date is set to approve rates and secure a reliable supply, amid ongoing planning and public meetings.
Amateur advertisement claims a home absorption remedy for piles with free samples and promises of immediate relief and permanent cure. It asks readers to send money, name, and address to receive the treatment and references a Tom Fool in the seller’s locality.
A local figure lauds Electric Bitters as a family medicine aiding liver and stomach issues. An endorsement from Marty Hulse accompanies a note from Frank Conlan praising the product for health benefits and gentle improvement.
Notice is given that bids will be received until 4 o'clock p m, July 25, 1908, by the street committee at the city recorder's office of La Grande for furnishing material and constructing cement work on Elm street. Details list various lots and blocks in Chaplin Add. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids. By order of street committee.
Notice records George M. Thompson of Adama Oregon as filing intent to prove up his timber and stone claim for 84 SE percent and New SE and 8 SE New in section 24 township 3 south range 34 east Willamette meridian. He will appear before U S commissioner John Halley Jr in Pendleton Oregon on August 24 1908 with witnesses Win Meld S S Burnett Thomas M Keljer Frank Donaldson Freak Transpixer and others.
Notice for publication announces a public land sale at the La Grande Oregon Land Office on June 17 1963. The tract NY NE Sects in a listed township will be sold to the highest bidder with details by the register F C Bramwell. Roberts signs as part of the notice. A promotional insert confuses the page with unrelated product pitches.
A garbled timetable lists several trains with arrival and departure times, including westbound Portland Special at 6:25 am and 6:9 am, eastbound passenger Maf and Express at 6:45 am, No 2 Chicago Special at 5:05 pm arrival and 5:20 pm departure, and No 5 weetbound passenger med express arriving 3:55 pm.
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