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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1908
Page
4
United Press Telegraph Service outlines subscription costs for daily and weekly editions with advance payment options. Pays postage details, print placement notes, and editors discretion for signed contributions. Advertising rates and local notices are also listed with per line charges and deadlines.
After months of contention the site for the proposed federal building is designated. The choice, deemed not final, aims to place a handsome central structure aligned with government architecture while noting the nearby La Grande works and Burns district developments may affect future relocations.
From a financial standpoint Union County and La Grande face bright 1908 prospects as $160,000 is set for a new water system. The project aims to bring pure mountain water from Beaver Creek springs and may support a 300 horsepower power project, potentially enabling the city to own a lighting plant or control favorable terms.
A Grande Ronde forecast highlights a new school house to serve eastern Oregon, a federal building valued at 65000, and a large M and M company structure. Irrigation plans at 400000 dollars aim to boost home-building, pay local workers, and expand rural schools and city prosperity. Portland postmaster nominee John C. Young, a veteran newspaper man, is noted as competent.
Masons in eastern Oregon schedule a joint installation of Blue Lodge and Rose Croix officers next Wednesday evening followed by a banquet and social. Royal Arch Chapter reveals new regalia believed to be the finest in the region. Officers named include Excellent high priest L H Russell ing and captain of the host Dr T Bacon among others.
Joy Van Burens yesterday arranged seating for Little Johnny Jones with many seats sold, few remaining in the wings. Manager Steward predicts the house will be full by tomorrow evening when the board is at the theater entrance.
660 acre land parcel with 100 acres cultivated. There is a $1000 residence and improvements, abundant spring water for house and barns. The tract includes a 40 acre tract for 35069 cash. Six miles from town on KT F O. Write to Indian Valley Realty Co Elgin for a square deal.
Partial list of homes and farms for sale on Jefferson and nearby streets with prices from 950 to 5 400 dollars. Properties include 1 to 20 acre parcels, multiple rooms, barns, wood houses, fruit trees, water shares, and nearby towns La Grande and Summerville. Frequent down payments offered and easy terms.
Newlin Book and Stationery Co announces a fine line of phonographs and hundreds of desirable records to meet anticipated demand for rift purposes this year.
An artful line drawing highlights a celebrated Kt figure noted for style and elegance. The piece contrasts modern minimalism with traditional design to showcase a fresh approach to a familiar subject.
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