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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1909
Page
4
La Grande Evening Observer outlines subscription prices for daily and weekly editions and rates for display ads local notices and condolence resolutions. It notes United Press Telegraph Service and encourages signed articles, with revisions at editor discretion.
Mr and Mrs Thomason join the Evening Observer staff after leaving the Morning Star with Mrs Thomason directing the social field and Mrs Edna Morrison becoming circulation manager. The paper praises 13 years of Union county journalism and notes major equipment upgrades while forecasting a fall campaign tied to regional prosperity. The piece also mentions strong fruit tree demand, rapid industry development, and pending railroad negotiations in Salt Lake City with potential strike risks.
Muriel McKinely Isabel Miller and Leona Newlin assisted. The Kaffee Klatch met at Mrs T J Scroggin s new home on Washington and Fourth with white and purple decor The group welcomed Mrs N Molitor as president succeeding Miss Margaret Angon The first evening entertainment is planned for October 15. guests enjoyed polite conversation and needlework amid a bright fire and light refreshments.
County Superintendent E E Bragg promotes Educational Day on October 8 urging every teacher and pupil to attend. Aiming for a 15000 pupil parade forming at 1 p m the event offers free pavilion admission and a holiday for teachers. An old fashioned spelling match in the afternoon will honor last year’s eighth grade graduates with prizes of 10 5 and 2 40. Remote districts are urged to send representatives.
Superintendent Jh J Bragg introduces a monthly reporting system for county schools with calendars showing due dates. Miss Ruth Gush assists. The first series covers months or parts of months and all reports must be submitted on time. A letter invites teachers to freely discuss problems or needs in their school work.
The record lists witnesses for a land claim at the U S Land Office La Grande Oregon dated September 21 1909 with claimants Nels Slolverson Nels Endrup Hans Endrup and John Young all of Hilgard Oregon F C Bramwell Register.
A historic ad touts Electric Bitters as the supreme health builder aiding stomach liver kidneys and bowels while purifying blood and energizing the body. It promises vigor and sharp thinking for the weak or sick and notes a 50 cent price with the Newlin Drug Co guarantee.
The C. 3. Trowers Co. of Miles City Montana advertises as agents for Northern Pacific Land Scrip and offers to select vacant non mineral government land for clients. Write them for notivennss.
A free booklet titled Well irrigation for small farms issued by the General Passenger Department of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company and Southern Pacific lines in Oregon outlines practical, profitable use of inexpensive irrigation for farm families. Copies available by applying to Wm. McMurray and 8 P. Hines in Portland, Oregon.
An appeal urges readers to support kidney health with Doan's Kidney Pills. Testimonials from Mrs. J. T. Galloway of Elgin Oregon praise relief from back pain after using a box, with Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo listed as U.S. agents and a 50 cent price.
More provisions and men were taken to the Beaver Creek water project front today as the line is dug. Over 100 men are now employed, with a large Northwest shipment missing. A group of 30 started, 13 escaped after a long ride from Portland, leaving the rest at work amid a continuing shortage of white men and Orientials.
Sealed bids will be received at the City Recorder's office for constructing a macadamized street from Hemlock to Willow along Adams Avenue in La Grande Oregon. Plans are at the Recorder's office. Bids due by 0 o clock p m September 27 1909 with a certified check equal to 10 percent of bid.
Piano, in good as new condition, offered for sale by Dr F B Moore. Bargain price and flexible terms available. Call or phone for details and to arrange viewing. Located in local listings with contact option.
Department notices William A Young of Hilgard Oregon filed intent to make final five for the homestead entry dated July 2 1908 and listed as entry No 18092 serial No 03980 covering lands in section 11 14 township 4 south range 3 east Willamette meridian. The notice was issued at the La Grande Oregon land office on July 31 1909.
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