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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1909
Page
2
A compact listing of fraternal groups in La Grande with meeting nights and halls plus an advertised sale item. Includes Kw. & La Grande Camp No. 7703 and La Grande Aerie No. 259 details, and a brown mare for sale at 1912 W. Avenue for $150. Visiting members invited to attend events.
Crystal Lodge No 60 meets every Tuesday evening at the I O O F hall. All visiting members are invited to attend. Mrs Tillie Cox N C Miss Anna Alexander Secy.
Doctor P A Charlton lauds the Salem state fair as among the nation’s best naming the races exhibits and especially stock as superb He praises Oregon stock and notes the machinery falls short Then he cites Flatman peaches at Fruitdale as superior to Salem fruit and commends the Portland horse show The crowds at Salem fair and horse show are described as immense and cordial with plans to praise the county fair next.
Attorney R. H. Lloyd plans to leave Elgin for the winter and reside along the Sound north of Seattle likely in Bellingham. He has long been a valley resident and many friends wish him well in his move.
The Grange promotes education and agriculture linking with the Department of Agriculture. They will have a booth at the La Grande fair with headquarters for pioneers and a chicken dinner during fair week to exemplify their principles and involve the public. The Presbyterian Aid Society booked the same day, and the railroad will assist.
Round trip tickets from La Grande to Pendleton priced at 2.95 dollars. Dates of sale run from September 26th through October 2nd inclusive. Final limit is October 4th.
Aspiring buyers are urged to try Pophams Asthma Remedy promising positive relief in every case. Sold by druggists for $1.00 with a trial package by mail for 10 cents. Manufactured by William’s Mfg Co Cleveland Ohio and distributed by A. T. Hill, a local druggist.
The City of La Grande Oregon announces in pursuance of two council resolutions that Improvement District No 2 will build a 5 foot board sidewalk on the west side of Third street from C avenue north to K avenue. A special assessment will be levied to cover an estimated cost of 882.85 with a public hearing for aggrieved property owners on September 27, 1909 at 8 p m.
Readers report irregular newspaper delivery and urge subscribers to notify the office so they can address gaps. The notice emphasizes that without complaints the office cannot act on delivery failures.
The message stresses reliable delivery as essential for readers and notes no subscriber wants dry pages. It argues proper delivery prevents the need for corrective action and highlights current emphasis on timely newspaper distribution.
Notice announces Improvement District No 3 for Main Avenue La Grande Oregon. Council will build a cement sidewalk and levy a special assessment on affected property to cover costs. A hearing on September 27 1909 at 8 PM will allow objections. D B Cox recorder signs the notice.
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