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We Grow lfoM.
Oregon Is the leading hop-
growing section of America, this
state having produced In 1907
approximately 130,000 . bales,
while the total crop of the TJnlt-
ed Ptntes was about 895,000
bales. Of the crop outside of
Oregon, California produced 85,-
000 bales, Washington 40,000
bales and Vew York 40,000 bales.
A bale of hops, on an average,
weighs 188 pounds, making the
crop In Oregon 24,440,000
pounds. Of the total crop, prob-
ably 14,000,000 pounds has been
sold, nt nn average price of
about 10 cents a pound, making
the returns thus fur $1,400,000.
The remainder of the crop, Is In
the handM of growers.
Iiried prunes, tt25.450,00a 1,208,8
0
Prunes and plums
shiip.eI green
or fresh to ean-jit-rs
and others
ton 4.1S5 '),50
, Pears, boxes ... . 247.70 286,800
Peaches, boxes'. 445,870 243,:6'1
: Vrrl.-i. l.oxe.. 5,4 59.000 230..VH'
tprleot. Iwxes . ,500 7,50c
rirawherrl.x. bx. ,i0.000 407. u0
.Jlackberrl bx. 2.1 50.000 79,50'
:in.-'l.berri.--. bx. . 1.450.000 74,500
'j)!?anberrl.-s, bx. 1.140,000 33,500
ii;-ru!its, t.xi'S . 37O.O0"O 31.000
in,.s.'b.niei, bx. 373,000 12.5..0
3rnpt. box.- .. 3,945,000 124.50''
ther fruit ;',000
Toftl value . . $4,275,183
b h,u Vm of New Mattresses mm spring
f--,., .wmjrTOXrIT.
','ultip of a Few Oregon Products for
1(H)7.
.umber $30,000,000
V'h.nt, 18,300,000 bu 15,355.000
Mlrylng 13,000,000
Vool, 20,000,000 lbs 3.H00.00O
rrut 4.275,185
almon 2,981,700
lops, 130,000 hales 1,924,000
lold. 171,000 ounces .... 2,855,700
Agents for Leð's All Steel Spring, 30 days free trial. 3 Makes
of Ranges. Elite, La CIcde and Acne Ranges, $28.59 to $55 Heat
ing Stoves at Reduced Prices. We Have to sell 2 sets of double
harness, also 2 sewing machines.
rhone Bluck 641.
H. B HAISTEN
213 1TK STIlEET.
COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHERS
NEW AND SECOND HAND GOODS
Thouo Red 1161.
F. D. HAISTEN
1411 1413, 1(15 Adams Avenue.
ma
Total $75,991,585
The Portland Oregonlan iHHued an
exhaustive New Year's edition cover
ing the various resources of the en
tire slute. Special articles regarding
the fruit and beet Industry of Union
county were set forth wtih Illustra
tions from the pen of A. V. Nelson,
city editor of The Observer. The sev
eral industrial articles which appear
in this Issue were tuken from the Ore
gonlan edition.
Oregon MvcHtuck Statistics.
,o, Value.
attle 988.695 $24,717,375
torses 298,352 29,635.200
Jules . 7,430 743,000
Iheen 3,600,000 14,400,000
Joats 162.500 660,000
Swine 309,939 2.470.5U
Total value $72,635,087
Notice to IroK'rty Owners.
Notice is hereby given to the prop
erty owners of the city of La Grandi
that the ordinance prohibiting thi
pluclng of slop, stable manure ami
other objectionable offul or litter ir
the streets and alleys Is still In force.
and will be vigorously enforced.
Property owners ure requested to re
member that there Is a penalty at-
ached ot this (rdlnance, and In thi
future as In the past the said ordl
nance will be enforced to the letter.
Property owners will pleuse bear thle
In mind and save trouble and costs.
dl-2-9 H. V. STONE Ft,
Street Superintendent for the City of
La Grande,
Itcvivul Meetlns.
Last evening Evangelist McSparran
'addressed a good sized audience in
Central Church of Christ. He made a
I good Impression and It Is believed
that the attendance will Increase. The
theme for this evening Is, "Christ In
We are doing fairly well; we are History," Illustrated by blackboard,
getting so we can w rite January. 1908, Song and prayer 'service at 7:30; ser
on an average of about one-half the mon at 8. The public cordially In
time. The other half Is occupied In vlted.
erasing "December" or "1907." Two
4 Oldest Woman Demi.
Hlllsboro, Ore., Jan. 2. Mrs.
Mary Humsey, the oldest woman
In the United States, aged 120
years, died at her home here last
nleht of renernl debility. Mrs.
4 Humsey was born. In 1720, was
married in 1804, und came to
Oregon In 1852.
FOIt RENT FurnlshedWiom with collar machine a new Invention for
located, "rnone ironing jneait-u d,....-, .
us to turn out the very finest work
obtainable anywhere.
board; centrally
Bluck 822.
COVE, OREGON.
The finest of land In Union county
lays In this section for cherries, ap
ples, berries or vegetables, the soil has
the required amount of proiiucmt
ness to make it a garden of Eden, I?
jnly mankind will plant and cultlvat
It. Now any one can purchase a
tract of 10 acres or more from the
farm known as the Ed Payne place,
which has been cut Into 10-acre tracts
ind on sale now by the recent pur
chasers. Will sell on Installments.
LA GKAND 1NVESMENT CO.,
12-30tf La Grande, Off
Strayed. , '
There came to my home .Tuesday
morrrtna- a horse wtlhvsndrtKf and bri
dle.' Owner will plcaseNiH and get
him and pay for this notice.
E. P. STAPLES.
Ksliuy Notice.
Notice Is hereby given that the fol
lowing described animal has come
to my place and the same is now
being held byae.and will be deliver
ed to the owner tnon payment of pas
turage bill and advertisement. Said
animal came to my place November
I, 1907. Description: One extra large
red steer, has unreadable Jjrand on
left side. Steer seems to have been
dehorned.
G. MUEHLENBURG,
udden changes at onee is rather dif
ficult. A few more spring-like days and we
will be talking about aster beds and
aster shows. There Is ample time,
however, to order your seeds.
Missouri hnd to be shown but Mult
nomah was equal to the occasion.
. Oregon Fruit 1007.
Apples, boxes .. 1,082,200 $1,423,800
Five to One.
For every five morrluge licenses Is
sued In Linn county during 1907, one
divorce complaint was filed. There
were 190 permits to wed granted and
36 suits for divorce were Instituted.
Land With Wood on.
We have 149 acres of land exactly
six miles from here, up Fox Hill,
and which has at least 2000 cords of
excellent wood on. We will accept
jany reasonable offer for this tract if
taken noon. The entire tract Is leva',
and a wagon can easily be driven on
every foot of It. Make us an offer.
Terms.
REAL ESTATE, LOAN & COMMIS
SION COMPANY.
For Sule or Trade. N
The business, stock and tools of tne
Blue Mountain Marble & Granite
company Is offered for sale or truile.
for particulars call on or address i
U-2tf E. C. DAVIS.
Fight a Draw.
The fight which took plait)
duy evening In San Francisco between
Abe Attell and Moran, resulted In a
druw.
man me new year oy eenumg us
your laundry. It will be appreciated.
'Phone Main 78. 28tf
CHERRY'S NEW LAUNDRY.
FOR A FINE DINNER!
We offerfprefered stock canned goods
That's Goodness.
Prices on this line are all right
That's Gracious.
f Goodness gracious, what more do you want ?
THE CITY GROCERY AND BAKERY
L PC LACK, Propr.
SPECIAL INDUCEMENT.
To Onr Customers and Prospective
New Ones:
We have Just closed our first year's
business and find It has been a very
successful one. We now hae a large
number of good regular patrons, who
uay their bills promptly. We hope to
add to this number the coming year
many new ones As a special Induce
ment for all to pay cash we are Is
suing coupon books good for $5.00 In
laundry for $4.50 cash. You save 10
ner cent bv buying a book. This Is
a much more satisfactory way than
running a bill. j
Have your washing ready early In j J
the week. You get better work. We j ?
have lately Installed on our shirt and . H'$$M$-,$HyM,S"$
Complete line of Eatables
&Z2SESSi
coughs. KlftSG OF CURES golds
THE WONDER WORKER
Foa
THROAT
AND
OR. iOiC'S lungs
FOR COUGHS AND COLDS
r
PREVENTS FIIEUMOHIA
I had the most debilitating cough a mortal wai ever afflicted with, and my friends expected that
when I left my bed it would surely be for my grave. Our doctor pronounced my case Incurable,
but thanks be to God, four bottles of Dr. King's New Discovery cured me so completely that I am
all sound and well. MRS. EVA UNCAPHER, Grovertown, Ind.
Price 50c and SI.CO ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED! Trial Bottle Frea
Overcoat
eather
7
HE WEATHER MAN says "rain
and snow, much colder and freez
ing" just a melle of all sorts of
weather.
. But never mind we've been expecting
just such conditions and have made ample
provision for your comfort and appearance.
Here are
HANDSOME, WARM
AND
STYLISHOVERCOATS
They'll knock out old Winter, but spare
your pocket-book.
That's one great feature about this store
your pocket-book is always safe from
fakes.
You're sure of the best goods new
goods dependable, satisfactory Glothing
and the moreyou investi3ate and com-,
pare the more our money-saving prices
stand out in your favor. Overcoats Med
ium or Long cut Tailoring and fabric the
best perfect in every detail.
Now Where's the Man that can't be Overcoat satisfied here? ,
Your pleasure in buying is part of our profit.
ASH
LA GLANDE,
ROS.
The Clothiers
if
OREGON
SOJ.P i GUARANTEED BY
NEW MX Dltt'O CO.