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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1910
Page
2
The Toggery advertises a broad selection of Christmas presents available around the clock including day and night shopping hours. It highlights convenient hours and a festive variety for shoppers seeking last minute and early selections.
Local ad outlines furniture and carpet work including upholstery and vacuuming at a house cleaning service. Contact L. L. Bell at phone numbers Red-562 and Red-141 for services and quotes.
A notice states a man and a woman cook, with the wife acting as helper, involved in a camp inquiry. Details are sparse, but the probe centers on roles at Camp Dp Inquire Observer.
La Grande Oregon December 17 1910 city treasurer Ray W Logan states funds on hand to pay warrants up to No 8474 endorsed August 13 1908 and that interest on warrants No 8311 to 8474 ceases from this date.
City council votes to restrict saloons to two in Haines, with each paying a $1000 annual license in advance and posting a $1000 bond. Existing licenses may be renewed at $400 until July 1, 1911, after which new terms apply.
Report from the Sanger district describes a 200 foot tunnel on the Jack Frag Bert Sturgill property uncovering a three to four foot wide ledge rich in gold. Ore samples show visible gold and pan circles indicate high yield. The find is hailed as one of the district’s greatest, near three miles west of Sanger.
Dr. F C Ball, editor of a Stanfield paper, says settlers remain confident amid two lawsuits tied to Furnish Coe project funding. He notes few fear land loss and expects private disputes to resolve without harming the town or its prospects.
Notice announces Cove State Bank annual stockholders meeting at the Cove office Oregon on Tuesday January 10 1911 at the hour of to discuss officers for the ensuing year and other business. G A Stock cashier signs the notice dated December 3.
A small basement display titled Santa Claus distributes candy to his little friends. The Golden Rule Co invites visitors to call and view the setup, with afternoons this week offering a festive visit.
One hundred souvenir plates will be given away each day this week. See the items on display in the store window.
An 1910 La Grande Investment Co prospectus offers acre lots in Grand View Addition Oregon at 600 per lot. Terms: 50 down and 10 per month with no interest or taxes, plus tree care during the contract. Located at Macadam Road intersection, the land promises fruit trees, good drainage, and water. Respond by mailing full details with no obligation.
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