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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1909
Page
4
Watered at the post office at La Grande as second class matter. This paper will not publish any article appearing under a nom de plume. Signed articles will be received subject to editor discretion. Please sign your articles.
Display ad rates available on application. Local reading notices interest per insertion. One for each subsequent insertion. Condolence resolutions and cards of thanks priced per line.
Dr Withycombe awarded prizes at the horse show praising Union county stock and declaring Dyedales the finest in 16 years besides Lewis Park fair exhibit. He notes La Grande celebration plans and strong local cooperation. Strawberries in market boost grower profits as shipments rise to meet demand.
Citizens vote in the upcoming city election on whether to adopt a new city charter and water system. The measure involves development from mountain springs and a five square mile area, with formal guidance urging careful consideration before casting ballots.
The Scenic presents a week of new faces and films, featuring Magneto the metric wonder offering 1000 to prove 6000 volts pass through his body, and Dulmage Carrico performing fineling and char acter changes. Two fine plot pieces include Ol Ber Twist and The Baby Sleeve recalling Civil War memories.
A fragment urges attendance with the promise that audiences will want to see the show again, inviting readers to come tonight and experience the performance firsthand.
The Commercial club will hold its banquet and talkfest next Monday night at the old girls hall now the K P hall. Indications point to the largest attendance yet. Business, humor and good food will blend for an enjoyable evening.
Members are urged to attend a business meeting at the Commercial Club rooms at 8 o'clock to transact important business.
William A. Seale, wireless telegraph man from Seattle now in Umatilla and Union counties, visited the city Saturday for a horse show and donated to the Commercial club to help cover show expenses. Nearby ads note furnished rooms for rent and wanted rooms for a mother and two children at local residences.
Two Homestead entrants Kyle Charlton of Kamela Oregon and Nathan Farrell of Hilgard Oregon seek final five year proof for land described in their 1903 and 1902 entries. Proof before Register and Receiver June 22 1909 and June 21 1909 respectively. Witnesses include Ozro Hunt N K Charlton John S Graybeal James L Walker Nels Halverson William Lowe Earl Rugg Jink Lynd.
Starplanes received the highest award for zone construction at the World’s Columbian Exposition and the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. The item is listed for sale at Newlin Bank & Station.
O R N announces a $12.15 round trip rate from La Grande to Portland for the Rose Festival with sales June 7 and 9 and a June 14 deadline. Extra coach and standard sleeper on train No 6 June 7. Sleeper space inquiries to the ticket or freight office by phone. SALES PEOPLE WANTED.
A Pleasant Physic advises trying Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for a mild effective aid. They are described as gentle in action and consistently produce a pleasant cathartic effect. Call for details.
Letter from Rev W Williamson endorses Foley's Kidney Remedy for nervous exhaustion and kidney trouble. Claims the remedy has restored health to thousands, is free of harmful drugs, and pleasant to take. A T Bill signed note accompanies the testimonial.
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