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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1911
Page
7
The Commercial Club announces it will open all bids for the Exhibit on April 10. Bidders should submit complete proposals by the deadline and await consideration by club officials.
Advertising copy offers ten and five acre farm tracts near city limits with apple and cherry orchards, strawberry land, and a six room house. Listings cite amounts ranging from 3 500 to 6 500 dollars, with half to one third down and rest on time, plus water rights and proximity to schools and main county road.
The ball now stands on railroad land and will be sold to the highest bid. Bids must be removed within five days after April 10. All bids addressed to the Secretary of the Commercial Club in La Grande Oregon.
The La Grande high school baseball team opens its season at Cove today under Prof. Car ruth. Dad Irwin is elated to climb the mound as the team plans fencing the grounds and organizing support amid scheduling conflicts with a Walla Walla meet.
Jimmy Collins will again play third base and manage Providence. Lou Criger retires to his Michigan farm after leaving the Highlanders. Pirates manager Clarke debates lineup as spring training unfolds. Ginger Beaumont released to St Paul, Walter Ford to manage Anniston. Fred Beck eyes steady hits with Cincinnati. Wade Killifer stays in Paw Paw. O'Connor retires after 22 years. Frank Smith and Purtell train in California. Athletics struggle for hits while Baker shows power. Drucke linked to major leagues via Giants connection. Nap Lajoie begins his sixteenth major season guiding younger players.
Gus Ruhlin takes physical director post for Princess A. C. of New York City. Jack Dillon inks to box Tony Caponi in Winnipeg later this month. Eddie MecGoorty in England fails to lure Jim Sullivan. Ad Wolgast to stay busy with matches against Hogan Burns and Moran over the next three months.
The interscholastic meet features events unchanged from last year with the hammer replaced by the javelin. Colleges cover rail fare for four from each school and provide entertainment for four representatives and declamation contestants. Schools may send unlimited representatives but only expenses for the specified four are met. Gold silver and bronze cups, plus large relay cups, reward top clubs with the overall points leading to a perpetual trophy if won twice in succession.
Across the region smaller land transactions yielded profits for owners while noting larger deals also show gains. The report indicates ongoing activity and mixed outcomes for plot holders and investors in the area.
A Wenaha Lumber Co ad promotes oak orchard tracts in the Imbler district suited for small investors. It claims low entry, minimal upkeep, and steady value growth from purchase, urging buyers to choose a reputable firm to handle the tract.
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