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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1909
Page
4
Editorial note from the La Grande Observer announces subscription prices and publication policies. It lists pricing for Daily and Weekly editions, in advance terms, and states that unsigned articles are not accepted. It also notes advertising rates and local notices per line.
Traveling Agent John S Hughes of the National Irrigation Congress praises the valley as ideal for corn canning and peas, noting cool nights aid crop quality and predicting a viable canning factory site if frost holds off. He cites Washington’s irrigation project as key while warning of frost risk. Oregon and state officials face corruption probes during a broad clean‑up.
At a meeting of the Grand Ronde Reservoir Company directors yesterday afternoon George L. Cleaver was elected secretary. Aside from the officer selection and several engineer applications to acquaint themselves with the enterprise, little of immediate importance was transacted.
Germania Life Insurance official GA Carlock moved from Port land to La Grande to oversee Oregon and Walla Walla counties in selecting a permanent headquarters. The decision favored La Grande as the coming central office location.
The article notes a new regional administrator will relocate his family to Eastern Oregon once housing is found, with jurisdiction extending to all local counties. Spirit Lake Iowa pharmacist L H Parnham endorses Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for constipation, calling them best on the market. price 25 cents, samples free, sold by all good dealers.
The notice lists consulting hours with unusual segments from 1 PM to 3:36 PM and from 3:36 PM to 7:30 PM. No dates, locations, or contact details are provided in the readable text.
Doctor Pons presents new examination tools and latest lens duplicating machinery for difficult cases. Offers up-to-date nose glasses and mounts as worn by New York elites. Highlights ten thousand dollars of optional goods and a specialist with fourteen years of experience. Limited-time eastern specialist promotion.
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