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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1910
Page
6
Notice announces the La Grande National Bank stockholders meeting in La Grande Oregon on Tuesday January 10 1911 at 2 o clock p m to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year and address other business. Dated La Grande Oregon December 10 1910 FP L Meyers Cashier.
A man in a Santa disguise burned after his cotton costume caught fire during a Dalton supply ad. Officials warn a week before Christmas that inflamed decorations will threaten property and lives. The National Fire Protection Association urges safe trees, nonflammable tinsel, secured stands, no cotton snow, supervised candle use, and locked matches to prevent future fires.
A warning to monitor gas jets and air currents affecting decorations and smoking. Do not permit lighting cigars indoors. Do not alter electrical wiring without consulting an electric inspector.
Local merchants keep profits down yet prices rise for coffee nuts and cranberries. Fresh vegetables remain abundant though cranberries cost about 15 cents per pound and eggs sell for 55 cents a dozen. Poultry and bear meat appear with ample supplies for Christmas meals.
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