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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1909
Page
4
The Marion County fair is described as the best in years with attendance far exceeding prior records. The piece notes a heavy turnout and emphasizes the event's success despite a downpour of rain.
An aging editorial notes rising auto accident insurance needs as travel peaks. It calls for a seasonally heavy home seekers rate shift, citing the Northwest as a major destination with thousands visiting and many becoming residents. Weather has aided farming and transport, with grain prices steady and crops poised for shipment.
Residents face licensing under Ordinances No 404 to protect the public from roaming opticians. The city and county allege losses from itinerant traders who canvass, dance, and charge high fees. Typical charges range from 12 to 25 dollars, with averages undetermined due to incomplete text.
Citizens recount flimsy eyewear scams by traveling sellers who overcharge and misrepresent glasses. The piece notes Selgum charges as high as $12 with averages below $7.56 and recalls a case of 34 for two pairs. It laments these canvassers who arrive by train, push dubious orders, then vanish, urging licensing to curb their activity.
During fair week the city will host a first of its kind beach dog show. Over 50 canines are entered with room for more. Entries close Tuesday evening and dogs exhibit at the exhibition building the next morning. Prizes will be awarded by competent judges on Friday.
Frank Browe and Adna Rogers head plans for a Blue Ribbon stock dog parade with Rogers named entry clerk. Entries must be made before the deadline. The fair commission sets a premium for winners, and organizers expect a large, well groomed turnout. The event may become a permanent yearly city entertainment.
Subscribers are urged to report irregular or missing deliveries to the office. Without notification the paper’s delivery cannot be corrected and timely delivery is essential. The notice stresses avoiding dry or improperly delivered papers and emphasizes proper delivery.
An old note promotes a liniment named Chain & cure as a swift treatment for sprains, bruises, and chronic muscular rheumatism. It claims recoveries in under a week for ankle sprains and urges purchase from all good dealers.
The C.3. Trowers Co. of Miles City Montana, agents for Northern Pacific Land Scrip, will select vacant non mineral government land for clients. Write them for particulars.
The sale and use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has expanded from a local start to all parts of the United States and many foreign countries. It is praised for its value in treating coughs and colds and is sold by reputable dealers.
Why not try Popham's Asthma Remedy promising prompt relief in every case. Sold by druggists at 1 dollar. Trial by mail for 10 cents. William's Mfg. Co. Prop. Cleveland Ohio. A. T. Hill, Druggist.
An advertisement invites customers to try H. L. Winn for cleaning pressing aging and repair of clothes. It notes location behind C. C. Pennington's clothing store and mentions Prone Black Florida Ind. 411.
Elgin Oregon businessmen organize a cooperative effort to acquire stamp lands for commercial orchards. The notice invites readers to inquire about quality orchard lands offered at low prices and to call for particulars.
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