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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1909
Page
4
United Press Telegraph Service information outlines subscription rates for daily and weekly editions in advance payments and single copies. Editorial policies require real names for signed articles and exclude contributions under pen names. Local notices list pricing for ads and line charges, with spacing and insertions specified.
Reports describe the Seattle exposition with exhibits in the German and Government buildings. An orchestra performs daily. visitors enjoy free moving pictures and Niagara Falls views. A guard-rescued jumper, a Frankfort Arsenal cartridge display, and a wool display from Oregon showcase the fair. Unknown court cases and overarching notes on the Supreme Court term follow, including a notable 29 million Standard of case and many docketed matters.
Two new city and county organizations, the Merchants Protective Association and the Farmers Union, urge joint meetings to boost mutual interests. Judge Knowles adopts a pre court grand jury schedule to cut costs by meeting before court and allowing recalls between sessions to speed trials and reduce jail time.
Dr R A Wiltshire of Gwynneville Ind calls Chamberlain Cough Remedy an ideal medicine. He testifies to its efficacy for croup and children's coughs and notes the remedy is pleasant and effective. Sold by reliable dealers.
Sealed bids for construction of 1653 square feet of concrete sidewalk at the Court House are due by 6 p m on Wednesday June 2 1909 at the City Recorder's office La Grande Oregon A 10 percent certified check must accompany each bid The committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids May 24 1909 George Kreigenr Chairman ways and means committee
Department of the Interior and U S Land Office at La Grande Oregon notice that Kyle Charlton of Kamela Oregon filed intent to make final five year proof to establish his homestead claim. The proof is to be made before the Register and Receiver on June 22 1909. Witnesses listed Ozro Hunt Hi K Charlton John Graybear and James L Walker all residents of Kamela Oregon.
Classified note seeks twenty five experienced sales people for the Fair store with recruitment slated for Wednesday morning. Also a lost brown leather coin purse with a small silver amount sought by finder via Red 1022. Additional rental and telecommunication directory notice appear in brief items.
A reader note promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a pleasant mild laxative. The ad copy claims gentle action and a pleasant cathartic effect, urging readers to call for the product.
Department of the Interior notice states Nathan Farrell of Ailleard Creen filed intent to make final five year proof to establish a land claim in Sec 6 Township 2S Range 36E Willamette Meridian. Proof before U S Land Office La Grande Oregon on June 1 1909. Nela Halverson William Lowe Karl Rugg Ack Lynd listed as witnesses. F C Bramwell Register.
Huntington West Virginia Reverend I W Williamson reports using Foley's Kidney Remedy for nervous exhaustion and kidney trouble and states it does all claimed. The ad claims the product restores health and strength to thousands of weak and run down people and contains no harmful drugs and is pleasant to take.
The O R and N offers a special Rose Festival round trip rate of 12 dollars 15 cents from La Grande to Portland with sale dates June 7 and 8 and a time limit of June 14. An extra coach and standard sleeper are available on train No 6 June 7. For sleeper space, call the ticket or freight office.
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