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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1909
Page
4
La Grande Evening Observer lists subscription prices for daily and weekly editions and advance payments. It notes use of United Press Telegraph Service, editor discretion on signed pieces, and standard rates for local notices and condolences.
Collage Grove offers 160000 in bonds for water and streets and their approval indicated. Near Merrill in Klamath county Tule Lake shores await 160 Bohemian families to settle on small farms aided by loans and equipment from land promoters. John Lewis journeys to North Powder to obtain stallions and brood mares for Union county exposition stock display. Local stockmen anticipate a premier county exhibit.
The article notes thousands journeying to the coast this year and more arriving, spurred by heavy advertising. Despite earlier efforts of literature and emissaries, only now do settlers praise the valleys forests wheat and fruit, encouraging others to move west and invest in homes and capital.
Special round trip rate authorized to Portland and return. Fare from La Grande $12,165. Date of sale September 22. Final limit September 27. (8-21-20)
The Minnesota governor's death removes democracy's only chance to win the presidency in 1912. Johnson commanded broad appeal, with Minnesota's strong Republican leanings, and had been elected and re elected by increasing margins, making his loss a significant political blow.
Lee Chung a 54 year old Chinatown resident died yesterday morning in a blaze at the Ross and Second streets building. Firemen found his charred body, shown to have set fire to bedding after no escape attempt. The structure owned by D K Dice was a wooden one story.
The board of directors will discuss practical phases for starting main arteries and subsidiary canals to carry Meadow Brook waters for local irrigation. Contractor Ross of Spokane is ready to come to La Grande once plans and specifications for the dam are approved, with a decision likely tonight.
A daughter was born last night to Mr and Mrs Lewis Gassett. The family lives about eight miles from town. Dr N Molitor attended the birth.
Bartlett pears and Italian prunes offered to the Ramsey Oldenberg company by phone at Main 88. Public notice lists product availability and contact point for orders.
Miss Cleo Gordon of Richfield Utah attends a visit hosted by Miss Ethel Bean of South La Grande enhancing local social ties and hospitality during a regional social gathering.
Union County contributes 50 boxes to the state stock for Apple Day on October 6. C H Conkey collects apples for shipment to Mr William Hall at the Oregon building by the 26th. The Oregon exhibit features a 75 foot pyramid of apples with plates as decorations, signaling growing interest and a strong Union County showing despite a light valley harvest.
A reader from Elgin Ore lauds Dean's Kidney Pills for severe back pain and kidney relief. Advert says the product treats all kidney troubles and claims widespread success with a price of 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is cited as sole US agents with the warning to remember the name Doan's.
J. J. Blevans, an early settler of Union and Wallowa counties, leaves Joseph for wintering in southern Oregon. He visits La Grande, hosted by C. D. Huffman, whom he taught as a child. At over 80 years old, he will spend his time until tonight’s train.
Lightning sparked a Gilliam County haystack late at night but was detected around midnight. Local men pitched in with vigorous effort and managed to scatter the blaze, saving much of the stack from total loss.
Mary G. Hulse executrix of Marquis L. Hulse deceased files final account in Union County Oregon Court. Hearing set for Monday October 4 1909 at 2 o clock p m for objections to the account.
Sealed bids will be received at the City Recorder's office for macadamized street construction from Hemlock to Willow on Adams Avenue in La Grande Oregon. Plans are at the Recorder's office. Bids due by 5 p.m. September 27 1909 with a 10 percent certified bid check. City of La Grande S-16-10.
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