Big Business Swells Checks At Local O W Storehouse
The O W railroad yard reports a 25 percent rise in business after a long hour schedule restoration at the local storehouse supplying roundhouse and machine shop needs. Storage coal bunkers near empty as up to 12 000 tons are readied for next season. J M Burleigh named night foreman at La Grande facility succeeding J Jackson. Private car 03 and W Bellows visit La Grande for inspection. Rail traffic and paychecks rise with summer business, August 16 payouts expected well above spring levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.W. Storehouse
Storekeepr
J. A. Martin
O.W
J. M. Burleigh
la Hunta
Colorado
Burleigh
la Grande
Mr. Burleigh
Jackson
O.-W. Work
W. Bellows
O.-W
Demand for Small Riverside Lots Surges in La Grande
William Miller and Brother report heavy demand for Riverside addition lots with prices from 75 to 250 dollars. Seven lots sold last week and four deeds closed last evening, with most buyers planning homes. Sales manager Coffin credits home ownership as core to American life and La Grande’s bright future as a regional hub.
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William Miller and Brother
Riverside
Coffin
Republic
Injured E O L P Employee Faces Possible Amputation
John Young, an employee of the E O L P company, was badly injured yesterday and remains in considerable pain. Reports say his condition is largely unchanged since last evening, and though amputation of a broken limb had been feared, it was not deemed necessary by late afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Young
Burt
Pioneers of Cove Gather for Reunion Visit
Otho Eckersly, longtime Cove resident now in Walla Walla, travels from La Grande to Joseph for a pioneer reunion. He will return to Elgin for the next weekend, reuniting with Covits who helped shape Grande history over 46 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cove
Union
Wallowa
Otho Eckersly
Walla Walls
la Grande
Joseph
Elgin
Eckersly
Democrats Weigh Baltimore Convention as Lucky Choice
The piece argues Democrats may choose Baltimore for next year due to superstition and past success, claiming Baltimore and democracy have proved a winner four times, unlike Chicago or other cities where the party has met in recent years.
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Baltimore
Democracy
Chicago
Core man struggles with old haunts after relocation
A fragment notes a man remaining tied to his former surroundings despite moving away. He maintains a presence in his Core home while resisting long absences from familiar environments.
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Dence
Fins
Case
Ferguson shoots coyote on Frank McClure ranch this week
Henry Ferguson, known as Grandpa Ferguson and aged 85, shot a coyote on the Frank McClure ranch this week while his health shows notable improvement after illness. Frank McClure reports haying finished for the week and local notices update property transactions involving Mrs. George Smith, Jessie Strong, and the Ed Propeck place with future plans to relocate to Moscow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ferguson
Frank McClure
Ferguson
Family Visit Aside Nebraska House Adaptations
Mrs. Fitzgerald and family of Portland are visiting the McAnish home as part of rebuilding efforts and new adaptations to the house. The scene highlights ongoing construction and guest presence during the work.
Denman and Delmore Open Cleaning and Tailoring Parlor
Mr Denman and Mrs Delmore open a first class cleaning and pressing parlor at 1908 Third Street. Denman is a practical tailor with long experience and specializes in ladies tailoring.
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Newlin Book
LA Grande Iron Works D, Fitzgerald
Samson
Richardson & Boynton
Adams
R.R
Enterprise Real Estate Company
Enterprise
Oregon
Bellow
William Miller & Brother
Young
Gomes
Prom Walla Walla
Pienter of
Lizin
SOUTH
George Smith
Palmer Mill
Moscow
Jessie Strong
Ed. Propeck Place
North Beach
T. J. Potter
Portland
Ash Street Dock
Hassal
Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation CO
W. R. & WM. McMurray MN. Co
Ore
Dutchers Wagon Shop
Red
Bing
R. Annie
Royal Grocery
H. Pattison
Columbia College
Milton
State University
Conservatory of Music
H. S. Shangle
Financial Secy
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