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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1910
Page
2
La Grande Evening Observer announces subscription rates for daily and weekly editions and clarifies editorial policy. Readers are urged to sign letters, with unsigned pieces rejected or revised, and local notices priced per line.
Deputy Food and Dairy Inspector Paul V. Maris warns that multiple daily deliveries by grocers waste time and raise prices. He suggests districted, twice daily deliveries let by contract to cut costs and standardize service. He contrasts modern needs with "good old days" and urges thoughtful votes on a new schoolhouse proposal.
The article notes Easter occurs unusually early this year, describing the date shift and its effect on holidays and related observances. It highlights how the early timing influences planning for churches, communities, and seasonal events.
A collection of endorsements from Rev J Wilbur Chapman and R A Torrey praising Evangelist Robert B Johnson and detailing his campaign work in the Midwest. Includes letters from S D figures dated 1905 to 1909 and notes on his temperance impact in Illinois towns and Groton Aberdeen Britton after meetings.
In South Dakota towns Aberdeen and others, liquor opposition meets evangelist Robert E. Johnson as he campaigns for local option. The state union campaign names Johnson with Chas. S. Gray as musical director, praising their effectiveness and urging clergy support for his revival program across Oregon, Washington, and Alaska.
Police Captain Callahan says he will accept a no rules no referees bout against Sam Berger with a $500 bet in Bellingham Washington. He aims to counter the state law and insists on a solo fight despite threats. Chief Cade asks civil board to review officers who forced entry and arrested Berger after the show.
The La Grande Elks lodge will stage the Mikado with Miss Louise Kelly in the lead. The production to benefit the lodge promises a popular, tuneful show. Further details are to be announced in tomorrow’s Observer.
Portland dispatch reports Chief Forester H. S. Graves of the National Forestry Service issues an order directing employees to remain silent. Details are sparse as the decree restricts public comment while forestry operations proceed under heightened security.
In Benecia California on February 1 officials announce murder suspected in the death of Mrs Margaret McGuire who died when a home burned yesterday. Coroner Klotz and law officers were called after county officials reported foul play hints from the charred remains. Bones found in the trunk area suggest a violent death with the chest and shoulder bones clustered, the skull near the legs.
A compact real estate rundown offers five properties near Imbler and La Grande. No 1 features 157 acres with a five room house, outbuildings, orchard, wheat and hay, plus near new goods included at 16956. No 2 offers 80 acres near La Grande with a residence, outbuildings, alfalfa hay, water right and 4000 value personal property. No 3 20 acres adjoining, suitable for fruit growing with a small house. No 4 60 acres near La Grande with a five room house, springs, irrigation, and cultivation at 6000. No 5 162.5 acres near the Connery warehouses in fall wheat and alfalfa with improvements and quick sale at 14500.
No 6 a modern room house and lot 60x120 cash terms 2200. No 7 two lots on Fourth street four room house barn city water good well instalment plan 700. No 8 1775 best Old Town seven room house stone foundation two lots snap taken at once. No 9 three room house and one lot Jefferson street furnished well wood shed. No 10 five room brick modern house barn two lots 124x124 orchard shade trees fenced 2000. No 11 four room cottage on 0 street close in two lots city water wood shed easy terms 1400. I can show any above bargains. Yours 4 C J Black the Real Estate Man.
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