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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1906
Page
3
Postmaster General Cortelyou enacts a rule requiring rural route patrons to buy boxes from approved manufacturers. Some 200 suppliers offer 300 styles, and patrons may soon build their own boxes with district postmaster approval and proper marking.
The International Apple Shippers Association opened its twelfth annual meeting at the International Hotel in Niagara Falls with a large attendance. Discussions will cover shipment and marketing of apples and related matters.
Remains of Mrs. G W Parker were interred in Mt Hope I O O F cemetery after services at Mrs Mary Hyde home. Rev E P Waltz officiated as many pioneer friends attended the funeral. Baker City Democrat reports on the ceremony.
The undersigned will receive sealed bids for grading and graveling Sixth street from N street to L. Bids per cubic yard for cutting and filling. Bids due by August 7 1906 at 6 pm. Certified check of $50 with each bid. City reserved right to reject any and all bids. La Grande Oregon.
A quirky verse promotes Hill's soda fountain with lines about quenching thirst, saving for clothes and rent, and sharing with family. It mentions Rocky Mountain Tea and Newiin Orva Company as part of the lyric.
Co operative Observers' Meteorological Record for La Grande Oregon lists daily maximum and mean temperatures for July 1906 with dates 5th 16th and 26th noted. Entries mention cloudy days storms and prevailing wind direction from the north with lightning and thunder on the 8th.
Sealed bids will be received by the City Recorder of La Grande up to August 1 1906 for the purchase of 30000 water bonds of the city. Bonds bear 6 percent interest payable semi annually and run for twenty years with the privilege of redemption after ten years upon three months notice. G E Fowes Chairman Ways and Means Committee.
La Grande Oregon July 31 1906 city treasurer announces funds on hand to pay all General Fund warrants up to No 6289 endorsed Dec 10 1964 and water fund warrants up to No 6284. Interest on warrants from 5254 to 6289 ceases. Also funds to pay mailer tab warrants from 6058 to 6284 exclusive. Chief official J K Whowr signs notice.
160 acres of good pasture with springs adjoining Morgan Lake offered at 1.00 per head per month. For details contact THomA Brsoapnurst.
By order of the Union County Court a guardian will privately sell at his home 1452 Adams Avenue La Grande Oregon on August 17 1906 the parcels Lots 17 18 19 22 and west half of Lot 21 Block 154 Chaplain Addition to La Grande for the benefit of Earnest N Patty Z Beatrice Patty and Frank A Patty minors estate. Cash only.
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