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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1911
Page
7
Washington reports experts blame the plague sweeping China and Manchuria on a small Chinese woodchuck termed han teab. Fleas on the animal spread infection to trappers in eastern Mongolia and Manchuria, then to coastal regions as marmot skin markets grew.
C A Thomas inspector and grader for the Western Pine Manufacturing association with headquarters in Spokane stayed at the Foley. He went to Baker last night and will return soon to assess the lumber situation in this section of the country.
The Philolithian and Phrenokosmian Literary societies held their annual banquet at Whitman College in Walla Walla on Saturday night. The menu cards featured shamrocks and all toasts celebrated an Irish theme ahead of St. Patrick's Day on March 17.
The People's store in eastern Oregon launches a new basement bargain department after remodeling. John Colier says the department will be permanent, showcasing thousands of dollars of new stock, wholesale bargains, remnants, embroideries, shoes, and other merchandise as shoppers explore the basement bazaar.
Fannie Brown as administratrix files a final account with Union County Oregon Court. The judge fixes April 12 1911 at 10 am in La Grande for hearing objections. If no objections are filed the court will settle the account at that time and place. Dag March 6 13 20 27 Apr 3.
By order of the Circuit Court of Union County Oregon a judgment in favor of O W Smith trading as Union Coal and Feed Co against Jesse L Smith for 144 33 with 6 percent interest from May 31 1910 and 10 80 costs will be sold at public auction March 20 1911 at 2 PM at the front door of the Union County Courthouse La Grande Oregon to satisfy the judgment interest costs and accruing costs.
Local notice urges La Grande residents to seek proper treatment for appendicitis and promotes Adler-Ika as a German remedy. It claims a single dose can relieve bowel or stomach trouble and cites A. T. Hill, a local druggist, as spokesman.
Furnished rooms for Nebt housekeeping inquire Kings Clear factory. WANTED a good woman for general housework in Pleasant Valley Oregon with Alice Dupes Henry Henson. WANTED gil t for general house work inquire U S National Bank. FOR SALE two homestead requirements in Wallowa county inquire D Birchoux. EMPLOYMENT OFFICE Wilson Reed offer reliable help on short notice with listings in their office.
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