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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1909
Page
4
The paper outlines advertising rates and submission rules including 5c-65c or 3.50 to 6.50 pricing, a $1.00 charge for nom de plume articles, and editor discretion on signed pieces. It lists display ad rates on application, local notices at 10c per line with grave or condolence lines priced per line, and cards of thanks at 5c per line.
Caution urged to avoid poisoned grain as some animals died this spring. Stockmen say range conditions have improved from previous years due to timely rains and less overstocking. Bunch grass is knee high, echoing conditions before extensive grazing by settlers.
On June 14 1909 I impounded a dark bay horse about 1050 pounds ten years old branded I H on left shoulder and J D over bar on right thigh after taking it up while at large in La Grande Oregon. The animal was kept under city ordinance and owners must claim it.
The city of La Grande Oregon threatens to sell impounded animal if costs are not paid within 10 days from this notice issued June 15 1909 by L Rayburn Chief of Police. The notice states sale will proceed under city ordinance.
A Sprinfield North Carolina merchant recounts doctors declaring his son hopeless with consumption. After three weeks on Dr King s New Discovery the boy fully recovered. The remedy is praised as infallible for coughs and colds and offered with a satisfaction guarantee and free trial bottle.
The Kit Carson show offers Saturday night two bit price at the Pastime before a rousing program with lush scenery. A morning Scenic screening drew a packed house after the street parade, and the same performance is scheduled again tonight.
The administrator of the estate of John H. Dillon, deceased, by order of Union County Court dated June 14 1909 will sell after July 24 1909 at private cash sale described parcels in La Grande and Lostine Oregon. Includes Lots 7 and 8 in Block 10 Romig’s Addition and Lot 5 in Block 62 Chaplin’s Addition in La Grande, plus fractional sections and a water pipe easement, as listed. Sale date forthcoming in La Grande.
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