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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1909
Page
6
A Jersey cow branded on the left side, found near the foot of Mt Emily on June 28, is available for return. Call and pay for this ado to claim the animal.
Just arrived a large shipment of electric trons. Calla at the light office for prices and see samples.
Pendleton July 28 gravel blanket being laid on the track between Pendleton and Umatilla to curb dust. A steam shovel loads gravel at the Umatilla pit with special gravel trains moving ballast along the line. This is the largest ballast work by O R and N in the area in years and will aid travelers. Also completed is relaying fifteen miles of track between Umatilla and Coyote with 75 pound steel rails.
County expects about 30 delegates to the National Irrigation Congress in Spokane August 9 to 14. Counties, commercial clubs, towns and irrigation firms may send representatives. Delegates can visit Seattle with stopover freight fare. credentials from city mayors advised.
The First Eastern Oregon District Agricultural Society announces the county fair will be held in La Grande starting October 4 for one week. The new catalogue is nearly ready with raised premiums and new features plus a large list of premiums from La Grande business men. Exhibits should be prepared for Union County’s largest fair. F. M. Huffman, Secretary.
A local advertisement touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as mild and gentle with a pleasant cathartic effect. It directs readers to contact Jee Gumus at his La Grande Oregon law office for procurement.
The Observer showcases strong journalism with timely reporting and clear coverage of local events. Reporters deliver concise, factual pieces highlighting key people, places, and outcomes in a period voice.
Reports from western grain fields indicate the National Association for the Unemployed will provide work for hundreds of job seekers. The semi philanthropic group led by Otto Barnard Jacob Schiff and H M Macy invites unemployed men to relocate west with transportation arranged. Urgent calls from Nebraska Kansas and other states reflect a louder seasonal appeal.
Furniture including range kit chen cabinet dining table chairs beds dresser and small sale table to be sold at private sale Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday at the residence of D H Jordan opposite court house
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