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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1911

Page

8

Reversible coats from Epstein & Quinsto spark interest

New York house Epstein & Quinsto presents a reversible coat with gray one side and berry on the other, two coats in one with a large shawl collar priced modestly at 50. Heavier jackets 28 to 30 inches long with fuller skirts and straight lines, lined in Skinner's satin and guaranteed silks, priced 15 to 35 dollars.

Epstein & Quinsto New York America Epstein & Quinto

Baker City cattle deal boosts livestock operation

TEL WE purchased 73 head from Pollman at Baker City to feed a large valley herd this winter. William Pollman ships cattle to La Grande and Wallowa county buyers, with McKennon citing quality and a rising regional reputation for value. The deal reflects a major eastern Oregon live stock firm expanding its transactions.

William Pollman Baker Candler Wallowa County Oregon la Grande McKennon

Fernbank dam boosts Ohio river improvements and 9-foot navigation

The Fernbank dam completed July 22 marks a key link in a federal program to improve Ohio river navigation from Pittsburgh to Cairo. A 54-dam chain with locks, costing about 60 million dollars, aims for nine feet of year round depth. The project began 1902 and was nearly finished this year with gate work and flag ceremony.

Ohio Ohio River Mississippi River United States Pittsburg Cairo Fernbank Congress Ramona Ramona Club Albert Bettinger Cincinnati Kentucky

Two New Houses Soon in West La Grande

Ground broken for two new homes in West La Grande this morning. H. M. Bay started a heat cottage on the hill crest off Main while Dr W D McMillan began a bungalow on First between Main and Spring for construction this fall.

la Grande H. M. Bay Main W. D. McMillan

Spokane man takes position at Gelbel store

H. G. Triplett, an experienced merchant from Spokane, has accepted a position with the Gelbel department store, adding seasoned leadership to the local retail team.

Gelbel H. G. Triplett Spokane Gelbel Department

Will Be Permanent Citizen of La Grande

A statement declares that the subject will become a permanent citizen of La Grande, indicating intended residency status and long term ties to the city.

la Grande

Race for Robbers End Without Breaks in Oregon Express Heist

Redding California September 4 there are no new developments in the Oregon express robbery. Bird dogs have been called but officials do not believe they will capture the robbers.

Redding Cal

Johnson Dominates as Washington Star Shines in League

Pitcher Walter Johnson of Washington is earning his big salary as the star displays the best form against American League teams. His dominance helps Washington fade the competition and secure key wins.

Walter Johnson Washington Star Walter

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