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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1910
Page
4
The La Grande paper reports on meat boycott effects and coastal stock movements. It notes higher cattle arrivals in Portland and rising hay costs amid a favorable 1910 outlook, plus lumber price trends on Puget Sound and a recall petition by 239 Ashland voters against their mayor.
Several witnessed Comet A-1910 again last night with many thinking it had vanished. Mr Groundhog is expected to see his shadow today if he makes the attempt.
A brief note recalls the Orient al Gaiety Theatre London company that once swept the country under Fred Leslie and Nellie Farren with dancers like Letty Lind and Sylvia Gray. It questions whether any subsequent revue has matched its novelty and popularity.
Washington reports a bitter rift as Taft and Cannon clash with insurgents over house rules. Insurgents demand Cannon removal from the rules committee and vow no caucus, while Taft urges compromise. A long, disjointed narrative follows, including a wartime anecdote about a bugler, Jacob Gobeler, amid humor and recollection.
In Cherry Illinois on February 2 a large crowd gathered at the St Paul mine shaft where rescue teams work to clear gas and recover bodies. Officials fear about 210 bodies remain trapped underground after the mine disaster that killed nearly 400 men.
The piece argues against changing trades, claiming people grow unfitted for other kinds of labor. It suggests domestic roles like wives buying cigars or hiring maids will lead to expectations and appearances, implying resistance to shifts in responsibilities.
The Blanks invited a guest for a meal. Willie studies the visitor and asks if he has changed since they began eating. The guest laughs and asks why. Willie explains he heard his father say the guest would “make a big hug of yourself” once eyes land on the food.
Classified listing offers multiple farm parcels with houses barns outbuildings and farms near Imbler and La Grande Oregon. No 1 features 157 acres with 5 room house orchard wheat hay and stock. about 1000 worth of goods included for 16956. No 2 80 acres seven miles from La Grande with alfalfa hay orchard and water rights plus personal property for 6400. No 3 20 acres adjoining No 2 suitable for fruit growing priced 1300. No 4 60 acres seven miles from La Grande with water springs irrigation and telephone line priced 6000. No 6 1652 1 2 acres near Connery warehouses all fall wheat and alfalfa with improvements priced 14500.
No 6 A modern five room house and lot 606 by 120 in a good location for cash 2200 dollars. No 7 Two lots on Fourth street four room house barn city water and good well instalment plan 700 dollars. No 8 For 1775 one of the best houses in Old Town seven room stone foundation two lots sale terms. No 9 Three room house and one lot on Jefferson street furnished good well wood shed very low price 560. No 10 A five room brick modern house barn wood shed two lots 1242124 small orchard shade trees fenced 2000 99. No 11 A four room cottage on oat close in two lots city water wood shed easy terms 1400. I will show any of the above bargains any time whether you buy or not. Cordially C. J. Black the Real Estate Man.
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