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La Grande Evening Observer in La Grande, Oregon
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1910
Page
4
Grande Ronde Valley Eyes Development Led by Mitchell
President Mitchell and fourteen stockholders visited La Grande to evaluate Grande Ronde Valley prospects for electric power and railroad links. They stress the valley’s growth potential, hint at a Walla Walla to Grande Pass rail line, electric mine plans, and rapid land subdivision for fruit cultivation as valuations rise. The group welcomes Mitchell’s plans and expects capital to follow proven results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
la Grande
Portland
Grande Ronde Valley
Grande Ronde
Mr. Mitchell
Baker City
Pa Railroad
Walla Walla
Summerville Pass
Grande
Summerville
Home Industry. A regional squib on farm lived experience
The Walla Walla Union editor, echoed by many papers, notes how local farmers rely on distant sources and brands. The quip lists canned and dried foods from California and the East, with labels from Chicago to Detroit, Pennsylvania, Grand Rapids, Indiana, illustrating national supply dependence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
California
Chicago
Detroit
Pennsylvania
Grand Rapids
Indiana
Local pride and quiet commerce in La Grande
A Boston visitor praises La Grande's stability and conservative business climate. He notes no boom and sees solid foundation in daily trades and home industry. The piece extols modesty and calls for balanced growth while celebrating local character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
la Grande
State official Bob Withycombe engages farmers at experimental station
Today Bob Withycombe entertains his former friends at the experimental station in the valley. He stresses practical results for farmers and shows he works with hands, head and heart. His visit is framed as beneficial and meaningful to agricultural progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Withycombe
La Grande Ladies Shine At Neighborhood Club Dinner
For excellence in preparing and serving a chicken pie dinner the La Grande ladies impressed with culinary skill and dainty service. These features were showcased at the Neighborhood club dinner Wednesday afternoon.
Governor prospects hover in Oregon field
The piece asks what has become of Colonel Hofer and his gubernatorial ambitions. It suggests he may confine his efforts to the Willamette valley while pondering Eastern Oregon possibilities. Judge Lowell of Pendleton is mentioned as a potential candidate, but he has not announced and no confirmation exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Hofer
Willamette Valley
Oregon
Lowell
Pendleton
Dry Town Dust Deepens in Baker City Residence
In Baker City the residence section reports scarce water and dust up to three inches deep, painting a picture of a dry town with environmental strain and limited resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker City
Forest Fires Threaten Ashland Town in Southern Oregon
Reports indicate extensive forest fires in Southern Oregon endangering Ashland, with authorities warning residents to evacuate and firefighters battling advancing flames near the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Ashland
Correction to Motion for New Trial Denied in Stanley v. N A R Co
A correction from la Grande Oregon dated August 24 to the editor addresses inaccuracies in a Wednesday article about Amos FE Stanley versus N A R Co. The writer notes no newspaper reporter attended the proceeding and argues against trying law cases in print.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande
Ore
Macrves
Amos FE. Stanley
No New Trial Right Yet in Infradig Case
In a dispute over misstatements of fact and civil procedure the court notes no stipulation or evidence was presented to the jury and a motion for a new trial based on jurors affidavits and improper instructions is under review by the Supreme Court. The judge stresses fairness and the public right to due process, warning against any action taken “in a corner.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Funeral Meeting for Geo Kreiger at Elks Hall
All members of La Grande Lodge No 433 B P C E are asked to attend the funeral of deceased brother Geo Kreiger at the Elks Hall Sunday afternoon at 1 30 p m A B Rogers E L K 26 27
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande Lodge No. 433
The
Elks Hall
Geo. Kreiger
A. B. Rogers
Bargains in Ladies Men and Boys Shoes at Golden Rule Co
The Golden Rule Co advertises a clean-up sale of odd ends in ladies, men's and boys shoes. Shoes priced from 3.00 to 4.00 are cut to 1.38, offering substantial savings for footwear needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Golden Rule Co
Vale accounts register notes by McCaskey for Suydam case
A McCaskey account register records entries for Vale regarding C. E. Suydam. The notes indicate financial or property transactions with Suydam involved in the Vale area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCaskey
Vale, Reasonable
C. E. Suydam
Kreiger Dies at Midnight Prominent La Grande Leader
Councilman George Kreiger, a brick maker and Elks Mason, died after a year long illness from Bright's disease. Born in Germany on March 19, 1866, he came to La Grande at 21 and built the local brickyard. Survived by wife Anna and daughter, with his father in Germany. Funeral next Sunday at 2:30 under Elks supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kreiger
Bright
la Grande
Henry & Carr Undertaking
Elks
Kreiger
Elks’ Lodge
Mr. Kreiger
Germany
Anna
Hartmatt
Elassas
Oregon
Grand Union Tea Company Ad Promotes Tea And Spices
An advertisement urges readers to buy teas and coffees from the Grand Union Tea company. It touts absolute ly pure high grade teas cover spices and extracts and provides a telephone contact Diack 1621 for orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Union Tea Company
Geddes Bros Hold West Market Lead
Geddes Bros. secure a dominant position in the western market as demand for their produce rises. The firm reports strong sales and expanded distribution across regional retailers.
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Auday
Bruce Dennis
Rance
Home Industry
Walla Wall
W. J. Church
F. J. Holmes
George Palmer
A. Holmes
W. L. Brenholts
Earl Zandel
F. L. Meyers
ILA Grande National Bank
LA Grande, Oregon
United States Depository
W. M. Pierce
Cc. C
Cleaver F. BM. Byrkit
St Louis
St. Louis
Missouri
Philadelphia
Jerusalem
New Jersey
Walla Walls
Americas
Mens Dept
Benjamin
J. E. Tilt Shoes
Gordon and Stetson
Ladies Suit Dept
Matzen
N. K. West
the Quality Store
Copprigis
Geddes Bros
S. F. Wilson
Athena
Candi
Umatil
Union
Morrow
C. A. Barnett
Umatilla
C. A. Barrett
C.T. Bacon
Observer
C. T. Bacon
Union County
Clyde T, Hockett
Enterprize
Republican Party
Clyde T. Hockett
Steinway, Ludwig, Kertzmann
A. B. Chase and
Conover Pianos
I. J. Hott
Dan
Dancing
Methodists
Victoria
Methodist General Conference
Seasion
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