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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1911
Page
3
Orchardists in the valley are vigorously spraying to combat the codlin moth. Fruit Inspector Stilwell reports broad participation and urges timely application as the proper moment to spray to protect trees and remove remaining traces of the pest.
The city deputy scales were moved to a temporary resting place today by Street Superintendent Stoner. Officials have not yet decided where the scales will be permanently placed and whether moving them will affect paving operations. The scales, though not heavily used, filled a local need and weigh-ins would be hampered if set far from city headquarters or Washington locations.
A.C. Bankstoh, former Pulaski county sheriff, goes on trial in Union county circuit court for the December 3 killing of Cairo Night Sergeant French. The case was moved on venue and draws wide attention due to the principals involved.
The Ware-Kramer Tobacco Company of Norfolk sues the American Tobacco Company in federal court in Raleigh for 1,200,000 damages claiming Sherman anti trust law violations.
A Lincoln Nebraska girl recounts illness with chronic confusion and stomach trouble. After three days on Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets she improves and says she is the proudest in Lincoln to find such a good medicine. For sale by all dealers.
Governor Hay told Spokane manufacturers the Washington Industrial Insurance law takes effect June 8 and the employers liability commission forms June 9. He cited 25.9 million dollars in casualty company collections with only 15 million reaching injured workers, blaming the rest on lawyers and costs and profits. He said 40 percent of state court business is personal injury suits and the act will curb much of it. The commission includes George Lee Spokane for lawyers, C. A. Pratt Tacoma for manufacturers, J. H. Wallace Seattle for employees, with Howard J. Hindley as secretary. Two test cases are set for June 18 in the state supreme court and October 1 in federal court when assessments begin.
A heroic bronze bust of Irish poet Tom Moore was unveiled in the Corcoran art gallery in Washington on May 27 on the eve of his 132nd birthday. The sculpture honors Moore's 1804 visit to the city and commemorates that historic event.
Colonial premiers attended the Imperial conference and coronation ceremonies as guests of honor at a luncheon hosted by the Fighty club today. Lloyd George presented remarks at the event.
A fragmented notice mentions sale by fit dealers and Chamberlain's Liniment for sprain treatment. The legible parts imply a wartime or rural catalog style with medical ad references. No clear event or dates are present.
Having sold the transfer and fuel business the firm thanks former customers for patronage. Anyone owing G. E. Fowler should call at J. W. Welton & Son office to settle. Adah Fowler, Administrator of the estate of G. E. Fowler.
Classified notice states a business near Albany Oregon wishes energetic salesmen. notes expenses advanced and requests inquiries to the Albany Nur address. Includes reference to Fowler deceased and a 27 July to 1 period.
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