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Has for the good of mankind
wrought.
Do k!nHy deed If you would
bless '
The age of which you form a
part
By aiding others In distress
You prove you have a hu
man heart.
Thomas F. Porter In Boston
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A nico little offer In the'shape of
$2000 to the person or committee who
would secure 10,000 acres of the
Sandrldge to be listed In the irriga
tion project. J. D. McKi'iinon started
this off;r, and It would be a caution
to know how uulckly he would make
his portion $500 back. The minute
that contract was signed J. D. would
get busy and have options on no less
than half the farms under the pro
posed ditch and the chances are that
before the contractor could get his
crew to work Mr. .MeKennon would
have made enough many times over
to make hla offer good. Mac Is just
eager to have his offer taken, as well
as the o'ther parties to the offer. Few
of us realize what this Irrigation pro
ject would mean In the way of making
a demand for real estate. We thought
we had a little taste of real estate
seekers when the. sugar factory was
first built, but that would simply be
an Incident compared to the irrigation
of from 15,0(10 to 20,0110 acres of our
valley, land. The mere assurance of
water attracts people. Think a mo
ment, we have plenty of Investors in
this eliy and valley who are speculat
ing in Twin Falls. King Hill, Herinls
ton and other Irrigation projerts. many
of them are paying as much for water
a they can buy our best valley land
for. There must be a reason for all
tif this. That reason Is apparent to
all who have seen these Irrigation
countries develop. Itnd is worth Just
in proportion to what It will produce.
If water will increase th7 yield two
fold such land Is readily worth twice
what It was before the water was put
on. Thus, when experienced men sug
gst that our best land. with a water
liKht, will readily bring $200 per acre,
they only have to cite no less than a
score f localities where similar con
ditions prevail.
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The starting of the big sawmill at
Perry means the resumption of an
other large payroll. Spring work Is
developing all over the county and we
are facing one of the most prosperous
years in our history. Kverythlng that
1b produced or manufactured in l"nln
county is receiving top-notch prices.
With no exception, Union county be
Jns , ..producing cMy.. thJ e n0
tlon mesns prosperity written in cap
itals. t" S
The Jsnuary floods washed cut six
.ridgv, to Umatilla county. whlih are
Bow Wtl replaced with steel struc
ture Th!i fortunate seaarn
for Union county, which did not lose
a single bridge. Tha wisdom of our
county court In building ail bridges
above' high water mark was demon
strated the past season.
We have a new city administration,
officially, but not otherwise. Coun
cilman Sheak, who succeeded Coun
cilman Williamson ' being the ' only
change. It Is evident that Mayor Hall
will earn his salary until his list, of
appointments has been decided upon.
The friends of the various applicants
for th evarious positions will all re
quest a bra ring. It Is quite probable
that be will embrace the first appor
tunlty to submit the list for the ratifi
cation of the council, which will be
Wednesday tomorrow evening.
A movement Is on foot t Pendleton
to enlist sufficient Interest among the
veterans of the Spanish-American war
of eastern Oregon, to organise one
large camp. As the only local camp
now so organized Is Mdlabon camp In
Pendleton, that city hopes to be made
the headquarters. Every man who
served In the Spanish-American war
at any time between the declaration
of war and July 1. UrMwil! be eli
gible. see
Everybody get In the harness and
personally ae that the irrigation meet
ing to be held in this city Saturday Is
a rousing success. The time has ar
rived when this Irrigation project Is
closed. The land is here in abund
ance. The water Is In the mountains.
A natural channel from the reservoir
Is already constructed. Just a little
organization yet remains to perfect by
all odds the greatest project for the
development of this valley that has
eve j been suggested.
Mayor Hall In his message, paid ex-
Councilman J. T. Williamson a deserv
ing compliment for his faithful serv
ice and practical knowledge In the
matters pertaining to the Beaver creek
porject, whose Judgment was univer
sally accepted by the council.
Not a few are reading ''The Mer
chant of Venice" in expectation of
hearing Hanford, who presents this
great Shakespearean production in our
city on the 22d of this month.
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Remember to do your part to se
cure an enthulastlc attendance at the
Irrigation meeting to be held here
Saturday. - 1
bobIvans
1'ay ClHVk CiMiie.
Total Amount larger Than Usual on
AsMnit of Ilusy Swison.
Due to the fact that the past month
nas unusually strenuous and employes
worked overtime considerably,, the pay
check from the O. R. & N. company
to La Orande employes were both
large and numerous. The past nftmth
saw more regularity In connection with
runs than "during the dull winter
months.
'liars' 'por Jury Tomorrow.
' Ni.'hvl!le.' Mitich 13. After an ap
peal for the conviction of Robin Coo
per. Col. Duncan Cooper, and John
Sharpe, accused of the mur"der of Sen
ator farmack, Attorney Oeneral Mc
Carn today concluded the summing up
for the state. Spectators wept while
MKarn described the virtues of the
dead man. It was announced the court
would charge the Jury tomorrow.
Auditors Cliot-lt Offk-c.
Two traveling auditors are check
ing up the local ticket office of the
O. R. & N. The work wag commenced
yesterday and will likely be completed
tonight or early tomorrow.
SAME STEADY CATV.
Postof flee HciTlpta Show a Steady In
crease Every Month.
The postofflce receipts of' every
community is a safe barometer of the
actual business conditions. The La
Orande office shows a gain for the
month of February of 1( per cent over
February, 1908. This Is the usual gain
which this office has been showing for
several years.
A guaranteed Cough remedy Is Bees
Laxative Cough syrup. For coughs,
colds, croup, whooping cough, hoarse
ness and all bronchial affections. Best
for children because It Is quick to re
lieve and tastes good. Gently laxa
live. Sold at Sllvertorn's Family drug
store.'
NEW
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Spring is here, busi
ness has started and
I am prepared for the
rush, with a new
complete line of
Wall Paper Paint
Oil and Glass
Look my spring line
, of Wall Paper over.
New designs just
arrived.
James A. Bugg
Adams Aenue
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PURITY
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Admiral Robley D. Evans, retired
the old sea dog who took the Atlantic
fleet from Hampton Roads to San
ive service on account of Illness, a
hero of the Spanish-American war,
and the Idol of every sailor boy In the
service, passed through La Granda this
morning en route west on a lecture
tour.
The same dogged expression which
has characterized him In years past,
covered his countenance as he peered
out of his Pullman window or nodded
pleasantly In answer to salutations
from those on the ground who recog
nized the old war horse.
t'rutrliCM at His Side.
Though the admiral Is standing the
wear and tear of a long lecture tour In
fine shape, he keeps his crutches, con
tinually near him.
He was accompanied by his wife,
his wife's maid and a son of about 20.
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FISH. FOR LENT
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Nice smoked Finn and Hoddy Bloaters.
Extra nice God Fish, Mackeral. All kinds
of canned Fish. , -
Fresh vegalables are arriving. Spinach, As
paragus, Gauliflower, Lettuce, Radishes, Gel
ery, Rhubard and Green Onions.
City Grocery and Bakery,
E. PCLACK,Prop v
Bell Piione Main 75 Independent 241
We Guarantee the
Purity of all Drugs
sold here : : ;
1 HILL'5 DRQQ JTORE ;
LA GRANDE, OREGON
Gomplete equipment for resetting and repairing
rubber buggy tires. , '
LA GRANDE IRON WORKS
D. FITZGERALD, Proprietor i
Complete Machine Shops and Foundry
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HOT DRINKS
Just the kind of drinks for cold
I weather.
I CLAM BROTH BEEF TEA
I CHOCOLATE With Whipped Cream
SELDER, TH CANDY
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PROBE BOOKS
Though the federal grand Jury has
ceased to take evidence in the J. W.
: Scrlber probe, the Investigation Is not
i over yet for the books and records of
I the bank are being thoroughly search
i ed for further evidence to bring
: as:lnst Scrlber. The writing of In
idirtments Is believed to be on. but be
ilng a voluminous proposition will not
f r;T'M immediately.- This Is the
consensus of opinion among men who
have been to Portland, in this mat
ter, and who are watching develop
ments closely.
Guy E. McCully has been called to
the United State dl-trlct attorney's
of:lce to aid In record search.
iooc, Siune round ait an, Stone Celiar, two Blocks
from Depot, Furnished Throughout
$2fi00.00
One half cash, balance, og two years time at 7 per cent interest
Logan-Sherwood
Realty Company
Accuracy the Key Note
When you are installing a new plumbinig
system or making the minutest repair. We
do this at the time you want it and at prices
you can afford to pay. "
BAY & ZWEIFEL I
21i DEPOT STREE1
OxnsBUST
f.i " SHE'S A QCKEXI SHE'S A SIHEX!
Is an expres'on that Is always heard at sight of a
well deve od woman. If you are flat-chested,
vith BV -.. undeveloped, a srawny neck, thin, lead
arm' remark will never be applied to you.
"SIT ; ' wafers will make you beautiful, bewitch
ing They DEVELOP THE BUST in a week from
3 to 6 Inches and produce a fine, firm, voluptuous
bosom. . They fill out the hollow places, make the
arms handsome and well modeled and the neck
and shoulders shanelv and of nerfwt "?r;tour.
Send for a bottle today and you'll be pleased and grateful. "SI
REN" wafers are absolutely harmless, pleasant to take, and convenient
to carry around. They are sold under guarantee to do all we claim
or MONEY, BACK.
Price $1.00 per bottle. Inquire at' good drug stores r send DI
RECT TO US.
FREE. . During the next 30 days only we will send you a sam
ple bottle of these beautifying wafers on receipt of 10c to pay cost of
pecking and postage if you mention that you saw the advertisement In
this paper. The sample alone may be sufficient "If the defects are
trifling.
DESK 4, ESTHETIC CHEMICAL CO.. 31 W. 125th ST., NEW TORK.
N.K: WEST, Pre.
4 Wm. MILLER,
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Vice Pres.
H. E. COOUDGEfAsst. Cash
ADDING NEW ACCOUNTS
We are constantly adding new accounts and
our business is increasing at a very satisfact
ory rate. Probably you might be glad and
join us. v
The
United States National Bank
Of La Grande
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N. K. West
E. P. Staples
C. T. Bacon
DIRECTORS
Wm. Miller
H. . Coolidge
T. J. Scroggin
J. L Cavines
FranklConley
A. T. Hill
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