Labor Shortage Drives Hiring Across Union County
A local note reports labor shortages as harvest approaches. Rail contractors from Portland to Wallowa seek 15 to 20 men each, Geo Krieger’s brick works require 15 to 20 workers, and A B C Laundry struggles to secure staff. News urges workers in Union country to join the labor market as grain harvest nears and rail projects expand.
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Tere
A. B.C
Geo. Krieger
Portland
Wallowa
Union County
Industrial Edition Promotes Regional Investment Prospects
The Observer prepares an Industrial Edition to showcase resources, advantages, and investment opportunities of the metro region. It argues advertising reaches distant investors better than letters and highlights strong community support for the project.
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Vasey
Etro
Observer
Jefferson Avenue Improvement Plan Promised This Year
A local notice states Jefferson Avenue between Deast and Fir atrest from Adame to the railroad crossing will be improved with cement sidewalks this year. It warns against idle pedestrians and invites willing workers, noting two or three job openings for those ready to help.
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Jefferson Avenue
Deast
Adame Avenue
Krieger Plans 2.5 Million Bricus After City Fire
Geo Krieger announces production of two and a half million bricus over the coming year, a surge far above city output since the big fire on July 4 1990. The plan signals a boost in local manufacturing capacity and recovery efforts following the disaster.
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Geo Krieger
Idaho Chooses Campaign Amid Republican Push
Idaho voices unite as the Republican camp drives a state campaign centered on the renomination of Governor Dending, signaling a pivotal party effort ahead of key campaigning season.
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Idaho
Dending
Wheat yields to rise offsetting price declines
The report notes that wheat production this year will begin at a lower level than last year but the higher yield per acre is expected to offset the drop. Overall crop income is forecast to exceed 19258 figures by many hundreds of dollars, boosting the season’s financial outlook.
Fruit orchard sale highlights county growth
The newspaper notes the sale of a one hundred acre apple orchard bought by Messrs Ronhaw and Wilwin from M L Causey. The tract holds 10 000 trees yielding about 60 000 bushels of fruit annually and expected to ship in thirty carloads.
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Ronde
Mutiny in Russian Army at Sveaberg Harbor
July 31 Helsingsford dispatch reports the most serious mutiny since the Douma dissolution at Sveaberg. Old guardsmen quell mutiny while soldiers refuse to fire on fleet rulers. Socialists lead agitators preparing a general strike in the providences.
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Scripps News Association
Helsingsford
Russia
Russian Empire
Sveaberg
Gaarion
Distinguished Patients Highlight Chicago Doctor Testimony
An eminent Chicago physician testifies in court about his clients from prominent families. The cross-examiner lists Armour Palmer Swifts and Pullman among the known cases, prompting the doctor to reveal the deaths of several individuals and conclude the line of questioning.
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Chicago
Armour
Palmer
Swifts
Ing Pleids
Reiths
Potter Palmer
George M. Pullman
Devas
Field
Hle
Homesteads and timber claims offered in Grande Valley area
A. A. Berry, an Oregon and Washington landman, promotes homesteads with water in Grande Valley. He cites 200 improved farms for water development and cattle raising opportunities.
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A. A. Berry
Oregon and Washington
Grande Valley House
Bucklow's Arnica Salve Said to Cure Chronic Sores
A. M. Bruce of Farmville Virginia credits Bucklow's Arnica Salve with ending a twenty year battle against chroniles and malignant sores. He reports the salve cured all traces and praises it for ulcers burns and wounds. Sold at New England Drug Co and others.
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Bucklow
A. M. Bruce
Farmville
Oid Urers
Cota
New'ln
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Propr
Oregon
van Buren
Schegrer’s
Odin
Galt
Grande Ronde Cash Company
Phoone Main
Wis Bros
la Grande Evening Observer
la Grande
Japan
United States
Currey Bros
Leewie
F. D. Haisten
Adams Ave
H. B. Haisten
Fir Street
Industrial
Citizens
W. H. Bohnenkamp CO
la Sieede
J. J. Peare
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