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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1908
Page
2
Elgin H Crawford attorney at law maintains offices in the La Grande National Bank Building La Grande Oregon and appears in all state and United States courts.
Special correspondence from Seattle notes the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition will open June 1 1909 with all buildings finished roads laid out and gardens in full bloom. The stockholders meeting hailed 706 percent completion with major buildings finished and more due by January 1 including the Washington State permanent building and university transfers. The expo features expansive green spaces roses vines and tall evergreens, underscoring Seattle and Washington as the Evergreen state.
The Ladies of the Maccabeela group are urged to attend a 2 30 Thursday session at their hall on November 5 for important business, says SATIE M LAIN, record keeper.
North Yakima reports Walla Walla may become the terminus of a new electric railroad. The line would cross a rich territory, promising freight shipments rivaling any northwest region of its size.
A plan to build a highway from Wenatchee to the mouth of the Snake via the Columbia and Yakima river routes gains General Land Office approval for part of the distance. The route runs from Priest Rapids along the Columbia to Hanford and White Bluffs, then south to the Yakima, ending at the Snake River. It aims to tap Priest Rapids power to run the line, in a sparsely settled region from Trinidad to Yakima’s mouth.
The Comptroller of the Currency in Washington conveys that all persons with claims against The Partners & Traders National Bank of La Grande Oregon must present them to Walter Neidner Receiver with lawful proof within three months from Oct 13 1908 or be disallowed. Lawrence O Murray Comptroller of the Currency announces the notice.
Lost passbook 252 from Farmers & Traders National bank, payable to Ethel M Wright, left at Polack's store. E E Francia piano tuner offering services at Smith's rooming house. For sale 560 acres land six miles from town on R F D, 100 acres cultivated, a $1000 restaurant with improvements and spring water, $5000 cash, Indian Valley Realty Co Elgin seeking inquiries.
An 1908 notice promotes Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup as a mild digestion aid that stimulates the liver and bowels without irritation. It claims not to cause nausea or cramps and bears the signature of druggist A T Bill. A dissolution of partnership between Roesch and Bunker in La Grande Oregon is announced with Walter E. Bunker retiring and Hermann Roesch continuing the business.
Advertisement notes sales credit on short notice with satisfaction guaranteed. No extra charge for distance. Route No 3 in La Grande Oregon. Phone listed as 196x6 and unclear for contact.
N H Brown of Pittsfield Vermont endorses Dr Kings New Life Pills with claims of easing stomach liver and bowel discomfort. The ad promises guaranteed satisfac tion at Newlins drug store.
Property listing from G C Osburn offering a 6 room modern house with a good barn and household goods for sale. Located within two blocks of La Grande main street. Terms to suit purchaser. Inspect at premises.
Five room house for rent at 1914 Adams four blocks from Fir Street. Rent eight dollars per month. Contact Black 1662.
Williams Mfg Co props for later A T Hill druggist offers an asthma remedy sold by druggists at one dollar with a trial package by mail for ten cents. The notice promotes the product and price.
Wood isawing services advertised promptly at affordable prices. Mathews, Stole, & Glass promote readiness and provide contact numbers Red 382 and Black 1561 for quotes and service.
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