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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1908
Page
3
Freight from the Great Northern and other routes has increased through La Grande amid Montana flood disruptions. A 25 car train from eastern markets and a banana train passed through, boosting traffic and challenging the division point staff. Strong power equipment at the local roundhouse kept schedules satisfactory.
On the 29th this city will host a six week summer school led by H J Hockenberry. State laws bring more teachers and about 25 students are expected to enroll. Third grade certificates will require geography and literature, boosting attendance. all grades will be taught and final examinations given.
Fragmentary summons of invitations and signatures appear from Summerville area. References to Pendleton persons H Rinehart Roserart and dates in June suggest a social or official notice with unclear details.
A quirky local note cites Culon County election day plans while M A Wout of Ta Crande offers to drill an artesian well to irrigate apples and beets, inviting residents to specify the desired depth.
County Superintendent Bragg of La Grande and Prof. Churchill of Baker City fished Catherine Creek last week and reportedly caught only a few suckers and a bad cold, though this is unverified. The Democrat notes Churchill’s angling reputation and gear, while Bragg’s claim remains disputed by Union Republican.
Notice from District School Board No 1 Union County Oregon bids for 48 5 single desks 48 4 single desks 96 1 single desks 6 5 rear 4 rear 12 7 rear 15 12 foot recitation benches with tablet arms 4 teachers desks all to be delivered to La Grande Oregon on or before August 5 1908. Bid with school clerk. Board may reject any or all bids. By order Arthur C Williams School Clerk 6 13 7 2.
Mr Frank Conlan of 436 Houston St New York writes that Electric Bitters aid dyspepsia liver issues and back and kidney weakness. The tonic purifies blood restores vigor for both sexes and is sold with guarantee at Newlin's drug store.
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