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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1908
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Pacific-Mack 1901 and Independent categories with references to Bovidence Independent 1964. The readable items identify telephone listings and unclear local notices without complete context.
Pendleton reports an all time high opening for wheat with bids rising from 12 to 76 77 cents per bushel amid heavy activity. Buyers include the Kerr Gifford company and Balfour Guthrie with Manns and Rogers selling large yields. Smutty grain sells for 2 16 cents less per bushel than No 1 while drought reports and smut dampen yields. Public notices follow including bids for cement sidewalks and a land publication in La Grande Oregon with final proof dates set.
Report describes a campaign where booster supporters handed out literature and Royal Apples to volunteers. Ralph Jones Arn Kirkley Jr. and others aided distribution while J B Stoddard and Island City organizers provided cherries. Tomorrow more picking activity is planned at the depot.
A reader letter praises Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspesia and complications while noting Fleciic Bitters purify the blood aid digestion and vigor. The note mentions a guarantee at Newlin's drop store and lists a Mr Frank Conlan of 424 Houston Bt New York. The language reflects a late 19th century patent medicine promotion.
An ad promises a refund of all money paid if the remedy fails to cure bronchitis and catarrh. It directs readers to contact Arholds Asthma Card Co at Arcade Building in Beattie Washington or to mail for more information to Motria W Keight in Cove Oregon Box 2.
Notice is hereby given that the approved plat of fraction al sections and townships in Willamette meridian has been filed. The plat covers sections 1 5 6 7 and 18 in township 30 north range 4 west and related areas. Filing will occur on Tuesday September 13 1880 and applications for entry of lands in these townships will be received thereafter.
Notice from La Grands Oregon Land Office announces sale by public auction of isolated tract Ny NE Wi Bee 7 3 He 87 E W AF. Auction set for August 10 at 10 a.m. at the office. Adverse claimants must file claims or objections by sale date. F C Bramwell, Register. A A Roberts, Receiver.
C M Harden of Silver City North Carolina declares Electric Bitters unbeatable for stomach and kidney troubles and general weakness. He praises it as the best medicine, noting relief from chills and fatigue, backed by a money back guarantee at Nowlin drug store.
The notice lists train numbers and times for western bound Portland Special and eastbound Chicago Special plus the marine express and other trains. It mentions La Grande and El�mn Branch service with departures and returns, supplied by agent J. H. W. Keeney in La Grange Oregon.
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