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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1909
Page
4
Local growers tout the wister apple as the valley’s crown in Grande Ronde. Mention of winter apples and other crops, plus notes on county residents and a forthcoming horse show next Saturday attracting high quality equines.
Notice of intention to make final five year proof for Nathan Farrell of Hilgard Oregon on homestead entry No 11301 in Willamette Meridian. Hearing set at La Grande Oregon June 1 1909. Witnesses Nels Helverson William Lowe Earl Rugg Lang Lyd. F C Bramwell Register.
Fragmented OCR snippet shows old newspaper ad pricing and submission notes. Mentions weekly and yearly rates, classified and display ads, sign your articles, and condolence resolutions, with illegible names and dates embedded.
An editorial argues Baker City is near the Idaho line with limited rail service and Pendleton as the regional hub. It notes Pendleton as the key “phot city” of eastern Oregon and suggests La Grande could challenge for prominence, while mentioning upcoming circuses and attractions for the season.
Readable fragments urge landowners to cultivate strawberries in the valley, projecting profits and yearly returns. Text mentions 100 acres and references to cultivation plans and expected yields though details are fragmented.
A brief district glimpse notes Huntington and Key City contesting for second place. The report highlights a tight match with lines from the pitching and fielding exchanges shaping the outcome and late momentum favoring the hosts.
The County Court of Union County Oregon issues a citation to Wu Dw Sue’s estate guardians and heirs to appear on July 6, 1909 in the Union County Court Room to show cause why an order for sale of described estate timber claims and land should not be granted to pay debts of William D. Shell deceased. The notice, by order of Judge J. C. Henry and signed by Clerk Ed Wright, is published for four weeks beginning June 4, 1909.
Department of the Interior notice lists Kyle Charlton of Kamela Oregon who entered land in 1903 under Homestead No 13067 and seeks final five year proof before the La Grande Oregon Land Office on June 24 1909. Signatories include John Graybeal James Walker and others of Kamela Oregon.
Notice in the U S Land Office La Grande Oregon May 24 190X announces John Koroll of Le Grande Oregon who filed a homestead entry on September 29 1902 Serial No 05028 for the SE NE and other parcels in Township 2 South Range 4 West. The notice lists the land details and advises interested parties of actions and deadlines.
Independent Telephone Ciam pany presents a directory listing over one thousand donors. The document notes suspicious and malformed entries and prompts questions about the accuracy of the listing.
Huntington West Virginia Rev I W Williamson testifies that Foley's Kidney Remedy relieved nervous exhaustion and kidney trouble. He claims the product restored health and strength to thousands of weak and run down people and notes it contains no harmful drugs and is pleasant to take.
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