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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1909
Page
8
The La Grande endorsement argues Fulton has been benevolent toward La Grande and may back Hin for the U S Senate judgeship. The petition circulated widely and was signed despite opposition from Baker City with Pendleton factions vying for influence in eastern Oregon.
A garbled note references a Pendleton belt and a dispute between two groups. It mentions an opposition petition in the city that has not yet progressed, with unclear names and outcomes.
Tom Richardson of the Farth and Huwter has sent five dollars to President Collier of the Commercial for the prize essay contest. The award will go to the writer judged best and the funds will be held by the booster club until the winner is announced. Essays must reach by April 11 and will be graded by the school superintendent and city newspaper editors.
In Los Angeles a conference tomorrow may name W F Herrin and E H Harriman ally to lead the Illinois Central, while M J Buckley is favored to become Harriman’s Oregon general manager. Promotions would follow in La Grande and other Oregon divisions as O’Brien leaves for Frisco.
The Oregon Rail Road & Navigation Company paid just over $21,000 in taxes to Cyson County through local agent J. H. Keeney. A rebate of $960 was included for full payment before the 15th instant. The amount covers Wey and round house facilities in the city and exceeds sums in neighboring counties.
Taxpayers hurry to the tax collection department with their money as deadlines approach. The scene shows a steady flow of payments and officials processing the receipts.
Diseases of the skin such as eczema tetter and salt rheum cause intense itching and smarting. Quick relief may be had by applying Chamberlains Salve which allays itching and smarting almost instantly. Many cases have been cured by its use, for sale by all good dealers.
Thomas Moody, Baptist missionary, will present about thirty experiences from years working among Congo blacks during a Monday night talk at the church. The lecture titled Man From Congo promises a thrilling story from his adventures and reflections.
Notice for publication from the Department of the Interior La Grande Oregon dated March 9 190g announces the state of Oregon filed to select the Ny us NE lot 2 section 2 township 3 south range 37 E W M serial No 05p4AT protests must be filed by April 19 1908 to contest mineral character or disposal by the applicant.
A series of real estate ads offer 10 acre orchards near the city, 200 acre farms with water and improvements, 50 acre stock ranches near Wallowa, and 750 acre cultivations with prices from 4 000 to 300 000 per acre. Terms include one fifth down and balance over ten years at seven percent. Listings urge readers to sell or rent items through the agency.
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