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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1909
Page
4
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President Taft plans a summer trip to Alaska if Congress approves funding. He will not burden Alaska residents, who are willing to raise the needed money.
Representative filia plans to address the Civic League in Boston Monday night on Western country party opportunities. La Grande anticipates a business men carnival by Parker Show company with high class attractions, promising a substantial city fund boost during gala week next week.
Salem reports show Willamette Valley faces bread costs that remain fixed while local efforts push public projects. Pendleton women campaign for a park and welcoming committees aim to boost civic activity amid the Development League. A Baker City man misreads luck when a diamond search ends with 200 chickens instead. The bright Saturday lights inspire plans for a permanent street illumination program.
A plan moves Burbank near Wallale to the junction of the Mevetnerry Penny Wend theorth over railroads a half mile distant.
A Salem group forms a fruit onion initiative aimed at marketing fresh fruit. Baker County asserts S000 miles of wagon roads. Pendeign residents seek five parks target area for recreation.
The report covers events in Pendleton and Portland with notes on elections and urban plans. It lists speakers and musical performances at an Oregon gathering, including Addison Bennett from The Dalles, F. M. Paxton, J. T. Hinkle, and Walter M. Pierce, with sessions on irrigation and public works.
A new shooting gallery opens on Hepotst next to Newlin Drug Co. The management offers a 30-20 Winchester rifle to the marksman making the best five shot score this week.
Grandy today refused 32500 for a 60 by 120 foot residence lot on Adams avenue adjoining Joseph Palmer's home. The sale offer is cited as the highest price ever offered for such a lot in the city an inside lot.
The county court of Union County Oregon appoints J. B. Peach as administrator of the estate of William S. Peach late of Union County. All persons with claims against the estate must present them at the administrator's residence eight miles east of La Grande within six months from the date of notice. Dated March 22, 1909. C. H. Finn is attorney.
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