Aster Growers Show Draws Out-of-Town Visitors
A large turnout attends the Aster Carnival field show featuring a prize field and creative exhibits. Judges crown winners as entrants travel from distant towns to compete in the event.
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1909
Page
1
County fair exhibits drive canvass to remote districts
A house to house canvass policy for county fair exhibits is under way with committees visiting Union and North Powder, led by Mac Wood Will Church and Doc Charlton under Clarence Whiteman. The effort aims to awaken rural districts to the upcoming county exposition drawing strong local enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Mac Wood
Will Church
Doc” Charlton
Clarence Whiteman
North Powder
Union-North Powder
Jay Dobbins
Union County
County residents prepare exhibits for La Grande expo
The county plans to present multiple drive winning exhibits at the La Grande exposition. Sam Pace, Wallowa County commissioner, coordinates with locals on exhibit transportation and contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande
Sam Pace
Wallowa County
Amay
Matlock backs Bailey for state agriculture vacancy
W F Matlock of Pendleton recommends to the governor that State Dairy and Food Commissioner Bailey be appointed to the vacancy on the state board of Agriculture created by the death of M D Wisdom of Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
W. F. Matlock
Pendleton
Bailey
State Board of Agriculture
M. D. Wisdom
Portland
Retired General Henry Corbin Dies in New York
Lieutenant General Henry C Corbin aged 72 died at Roosevelt hospital after kidney surgery. A veteran of the Civil War era, he rose to command the U S Army in 1906 and retired several months later after serving in Europe. He had just returned from a stay at the Carlsbad waters. Corbin was born in Ohio on September 15 1842.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry Clark Corbin
Roosevelt Hospital
Europe
Carlsbad
Corbin
Ohio
W. C. T. U. Meeting Set for Tomorrow Afternoon
The W. C. T. U. will meet tomorrow afternoon at the home of Tipe R. Thornton. Important business is to be transacted and it is desired that all members be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipe
R. Thornton
Cook and Peary Exchange Untold Truths Stirs Arctic Feud
Reports from Indian Harbor via Cape Ray quote Commander Peary accusing Dr. Cook of falsehoods about his Arctic trek. Eskimo witnesses deny Cook’s claims, while Cook remains silent. Multiple cities relay the dispute as Arctic club members plan for further updates and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United Press Today
Peary
Indian Harbor
Cape Ray
Cook
Marriage license issued for J B Devin and Minnie Rin
A marriage license was issued today to J B Devin and Minnie Rin near.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Devin
Minnie Rinnear
Floods menace ranchers and rails in New Mexico
Reported floods wreck a Rio Puerco valley dam in northwestern New Mexico and wash out five miles of track delaying the California Limited. Eastbound trains rerouted via Phoenix Albuquerque Maricopa as ranchers fear casualties and wires are down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
Santa Fe
Albuquerque
Maricopa
Rio Puerco Valley
New Mexico
California Limited
Boston Bank Liquidates
Boston stockholders met at the Atlantic National bank to place the Metropolitan National Bank of Boston into voluntary liquidation. The action follows a board recommendation and ends the bank’s operations as a financial institution in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Metropolitan National Bank of Boston
Atlantic National Bank
Northwestern region warns of car shortage due to shipments
Butte reports a special warning from Northern that heavy grain livestock and lumber shipments threaten railcar availability, risking delays across the northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Northern
Northwest
Hear Railway Rates Hearings Open Across Midwest
Charles A Prouty of the Interstate Commerce Commission opened hearings on freight rates for western railroads in Chicago He will testify in St Paul on Friday with sessions in Salt Lake City and Spokane on September 22 and 29 The cases involve the Corn Belt Meat Producers Association Armour Car Lines St Paul Board of Trade Minneapolis Produce Exchange and City of Spokane against railroads alleging discrimination and excessive charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles A.prouty
Interstate Commerce Commission
Corn Belt Meat Producers Association
Armour Car Lines
St. Paul Board of Trade
Minneapolis Produce Exchange
City of Spokane
Harriman Condition Stable Says Medical Brief
In Turners New York on September 8 reports say H A Harriman remains about the same with a nurse and Dr Lyfe confirming stability. Rumors of death are denied by Dr Lyle as bulletins from Union Pacific promise no update unless the patient worsens. Judge Lovett notes no statements will be issued unless change occurs. Dr Lyle releases a brief noting the patient is much better this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turners
H. A. Harriman
Ly Fie
Harriman
Lyle
Haarriman
Union Pacific
New York
Kaufman and Johnson Set for World Title Bout at Mission Acuna
Kaufman and Jack Johnson prepare to fight for the world championship in a ten round bout at Mission Acuna. The match draws a record crowd and promises a sensational duel with Kaufman expected to endure longer than usual against Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaufman
Jack Johnson
Mission Acuna
Rublin
Jeffries
Johnson
Aster Show Prizes Announced for Yard Displays
Prizes awarded for best display of asters include 32 dollars for first, 92 dollars for second, and 1 dollar for third. Additional prizes of 3, 2, and 1 dollars honor best cultivated, white, purple, and mixed varieties, with separate awards for single specimens and bouquets.
Bleriot Ship Strikes Tree in Brescia Escape
Bleriot, famed French aviator, nearly perished when his craft struck a tree at Brescia after a record flight in England. The incident occurred as he attempted to land or maneuver near the Italian city, narrowly averting fatal injuries.
Aster Show Sets Attendance Records This Saturday
The committee of entries led by Meedame E B Bragg and A L Richardson reports a strong influx of asters, yard display entries, and a tie contest for Saturday afternoon and evening. Ground improvements and a larger hall accommodate fridges from out of town and expanded prize classes. The event aims to be the citys biggest aster show with increased interest from diverse entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aster
Meedame
E. B. Bragg
E. Peluck
A. L. Richardson
Aviation week notes tragedy amid English Channel flight
A pilot named Lefebvre was killed after his machine hit a tree and crashed near the English Channel. Messages of condolences were sent to the family as team aeronauts mourn the accident during Aviation Week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeronauts Aves Veatnelly
Bugeng
Lefebvre
American Breaks Speed Record in Air Flight
American aviator Fred Cody, heading the British wartime aviation program, reportedly flew 67 miles in 60 minutes to set an unofficial speed record. Multiple stopwatches confirmed the one hour duration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
Fred Cody
British War Office
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