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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1909
Page
6
The A Y P and Union county display in the Oregon building attract midwest inquiries for detail on the country. Travelers show interest in the exhibit hall at the local depot as about 100 people daily visit in the mornings when trains are stopped. The hall lights will illuminate the exhibits tonight.
Senator Bourne reports a favorable post office department review of the Prairie Creek route east of Joseph. Once patrons meet regulations, service will be ordered through the Joseph postmaster, enabling farmers long seeking Rural Mail Service to obtain delivery.
Baker City hosts Cove high school today in the season opener at Valley Avenue grounds. The Cove squad, coached by a Michigan mentor, is expected to challenge Baker City with heavy linemen Finley McCord Blom Taylor Hunstock Borman Brown Wisdom White Denham Nall Jones in a fast, hard contest observed by a large crowd.
Union Broncho Buster John D. Spain returned from Walla Walla with a $150 saddle prize for first place in a week long riding contest at the Walla Walla fair. A man from Wyoming traveling with the Webb Wild West show took second. De Spain rode daily, conquering every beast challenged in the event.
After 20 years of devoted service, rector Father Donnely guides the completion of St Veronia’s Church in Philadelphia. Archbishop Ryan will conduct the dedication ceremony tomorrow, marking a milestone for the parish and community.
Portsmouth Virginia druggist Frank C. Hanrahan says he has sold and recommended Chamberlain's Col le Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for six years. He lauds it as a great cure and prefers it over other patent medicines despite higher profits from alternatives.
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