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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1909
Page
8
Union County fruit inspector Oldenberg says a united front is needed against fruit tree pests with few exceptions. He urges diligent spraying using arsenate or lead spray now and warns against wasting time or delaying the work.
Portland reports say the Central Railway of Oregon owned by New Haven and Boston capitalists will construct 88 miles next year linking Union Junction with U R N and with Northern Pacific at Walla Walla. GM R H England travels East to arrange the work with directors. The plan aims to reach Katherine Creek in Union county and a belt of yellow pine, unlocking vast timber lands worth about 1.25 per stump.
Traveling Passenger Agent Jack ONeill says the Elks special from Baker City on June 7 will be one of the finest eastern Oregon trains to Los Angeles for the national convention. The consist includes four Pullman sleepers a chair car a baggage car and a diner with extra cars at La Grande Pendleton and The Dalles. The train should depart Baker City around 7 pm as planned.
Columbia time record disc price listed as 5 cents at Newlin Book and Stationery Co. The notice notes availability of doobie discs and references Newlin as the retailer. Pricing and product mention imply a small round of catalog items for sale.
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