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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1909
Page
4
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A quote frames the era as Speaker Cannon notes his status as servant in an institution where power leans toward new forces. The remark underscores tensions between leadership and changing political dynamics within the House.
Government pays 1200 dollars yearly to a man who offers prayers for the U S senate. The piece notes the task is valued at ten times that salary and comments on public notice changes following the burglar incident involving Gen. Funston.
An eastern paper proposed a satirical toast praising the poor farmer who struggles with limited shelter and income. It imagines a life with a large house, a barn for horses, groundgrown or store bought food, daily mail via a smiling carrier, and rising farm prices while a Sunday dinner goes on.
The U S Land Office in La Grande Oregon announces a public sale of land described as BE% NW NE% SW and SWE BBY Section 32 T 3 R 36 W M Gerial 01785 at 10 o clock a m on June 16 1909. Adverse claimants should file claims or objections before sale time.
A Chamberlain salve touted to ease burns sores nipples and cracked hands with instant relief and no scar. Priced at 25 cents and sold by All Good Destera and other druggists. The ad warns against internal medicines for rheumatism as harmful and unnecessary.
Street improvements progress with new cement and board walks over the past two months. Contractor Mars receives high praise from Street Superintendent Matott and the street committee. Key additions include 187 feet on PennsylvanIa Sixth, 120 feet on Sixth, 90 feet on Adams, and 60 feet on Adams near the Japanese quarters, linking extensive cement walks from Chestnut to Hem. Future plans remain undecided, but more records may fall.
U S Land Office La Grande Oregon announces sale of described lands under the 1906 act. Sale begins April 28 1909 at 10 am for parcels SE Y Sec 8 and SW Y Sec 9 township 45S range 2E W M serial 01786. Adverse claimants must file by sale time. F C Bramwell Register and Col on R Eberhard Receiver.
Department of the Interior notice states John Koroll of La Grande Oregon filed intent to make final five year proof for homestead claim on land described in section 7 8 township 2 south range 8 east Willamette meridian. Hearing before Register and Receiver July 12 1909 with witnesses Francis H. Owsly John Streber George Gibson John Morg all of La Grande Oregon.
The Methodist church women announce a major cooked food sale to be held Saturday all day with the location to be announced later. The event aims to be one of the society’s largest fundraisers and will feature a variety of prepared dishes.
Tonight marks the final performance of The Man of Mystery at the Pastime. An afternoon matinee offered a souvenir Japanese china with every twenty cent ticket, and tomorrow night features A Yankee Detective, a farce comedy guaranteed to provoke many laughs.
Attendees praise the Scenic vaudeville acts this week with Petrie and Budd winning audience favor at every performance. Rosa and Green also earn praise as the program promises an entire change tonight.
Huntington West Virginia Reverend I W Williamson writes to certify using Foley's Kidney Remedy for nervous exhaustion and kidney trouble and reports it does all claimed. The advertisement claims the product restores health and strength to thousands and contains no harmful drugs and is pleasant to take.
N. D. C. Rheumatic Capsules We guarantee them Newlin Drug Co. WANTED Two women cooks and one waitress Call at the Van Duyn Realty Company FOR RENT Well built barn Phone Red 41.
A Springfield merchant recounts doctors' grim prognosis for his son with consumption. After three weeks using Dr Kings New Discovery the boy fully recovered. The maker claims it cures coughs colds and lung diseases with a one dollar bottle guarantee.
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