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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1908
Page
8
After days of intermittent showers the city accumulates 0.72 inch of rainfall, aiding crops. In the fruit belt gains are reported with no inches lost. County reports note brief relief from drought as rain soaks dry soils and farmers anticipate improved crop prospects. A drug ad promotes Orino syrup for women and children.
Reports show 10 wheel engines from Huntington will not be installed here. Instead they will serve the Washington system north from Pendleton. Six engines remain in the city, four slated for La Grande service and two for the 0. C. rail line to Portland. The others are held for Arme Delny and will be moved to Washington when needed. Next week’s schedule notes events in New York and nationwide happenings including Norway’s independence anniversary and officials’ meetings.
Inspector J H Watson reported air brakes on the BR N Mountain system in Eastern Oregon are in splendid condition. Woolworth of New York Air Brake Co found no faults after a day inspecting La Grand area. He praised local vigilance for preventing disasters and saving lives.
Residents planning to attend the Rowe festival in Portland during the first week of June should inform local QO R N Agent J B Keeney by the end of the month. The railroad company aims to arrange accommodations and coach seating for La Grande travelers.
Harvey Clark of South La Grande was arrested this morning for drinking alcohol in a public place. He is slated for arraignment near Monday morning, with authorities listing the charges as drunk and disorderly.
Washington reports growing interest in creating inland empire with parts of Washington Idaho and Oregon Spokane would be capital Lincoln proposed as a center Minnesota Michigan and Wisconsin would spawn a northern state with Duluth as capital Experts warn such state formations require ratification by multiple legislatures and would be a slow process with unlikely near-term gains.
Fragmentary text reports various events including an Independence Day celebration in Cubs and state conventions in multiple states. Mentions a secretary and a national interscholastic championship with dates and locations, but many proper names are garbled.
The evening features a splendid weekend program at Sherwood's Electrile Mentor with a grid crew and other events drawing attention. The Hoan delivers a strong performance with high spirits and a notable tower display at the play house venue.
B G Stewart a Cedar View merchant offers War of De King’s New Life Pills promising weight in gold for customers. He sells at Newlin Drug Co. store for 25 cents, claim targets constipation malaria and biliousness.
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