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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1908
Page
8
A proposal to build an athletic park in La Grande seeks investors through $10 shares. Funds will fund a track baseball fields and a tennis court with dividends paid from revenues. Subscriptions vary from one to ten shares, urgency grows as spring events loom.
J. T. Williamson filed a report with Arsemor KR A Flag revealing 3754.20 acres of patented government land in Union county that have not appeared on the assessment roll. Tracts range from 40 acres to a full section, including productive Grande Ronde valley farmland. The delay is due to land office proofs and deeds not recorded. assessors, led by Assessor Hug, will now assess and tax these lands, adding to the 1908 roll and requiring past-year taxes.
A thief broke a bakery window on North Fir street last evening and stole a fruit cake worth 3 dollars and angel foods totaling about 4 dollars. The window repair costs 2 to 3 dollars. No arrests yet. proprietor Fred Dutl reported the loss this morning.
L L Fox reports Baker City residents are pressing to secure the proposed federal district seat. Mayor Johns travels to Washington with strong backing to gain influence for the move. Fox notes Bakerites also aim to capture the La Grande land office if successful, hinting at a broader regional strategy.
The Bargain Department offers odd lots and remnants from stock with thousands of dollars worth ready for customers. The department has grown in favor as more staples and remainders are added to meet patron demand.
A newspaper item highlights an extensive range of fabrics and related goods. Readily visible are outings, flannelettes, wool dress goods, ginghams, embroideries, laces, and odds lots of underwear and corsets.
From 25 to 75 percent below actual value hundreds of pieces are opened for display. The lot includes Panamas Voiles Batistes Novelty Suitings Shimmer Silks French and Scotch Ginghams Madras Waistings and more. Early selections guarantee best choices and spring sewing can be done when spring arrives.
La Grande watches as Baker secures a federal district role with signals of regional impact. Citizens remain cautious as local eyes stay alert for policy shifts and governance changes.
Washington ships Evans fleet heads to Callao Peru on Tuesday. National Society of Naval Sponsors to organize at Continental Hall Wednesday. Navy monitors Canonius and Pinta up for sale Wednesday. Labor editors of the daily Presa plan a national labor press meeting Saturday. U S ambassador to Great Britain sails Thursday for England. National Motor Boat and Sparcemen show opens Thursday in Madison Square Garden. Governor Hughes speaks at Union League banquet Saturday. Inland Daily Press association meets Monday. International Master House Painters and Decorators convention meets Tuesday in New Orleans. Southern Cotton association begins its annual convention Wednesday in Dallas. Southern division Salvation Army meets Friday in Atlanta. Alpha Delta Phi fraternity meets Thursday in Minneapolis. Anti-race track hearing Wednesday in Albany. Secretary Taft to speak Saturday in Buffalo. Banquet in honor of…
Pryan Monday and Hutchinson Kansas hosts the Democratic State convention Friday and Saturday in Oklahoma. Elks and wives are asked to attend the social season Saturday evening. Maryland Society to Dine features a dinner with New York mayoral figureheads toasts at the St. Regis. reader urged to read La Grande merchants ads for vital store news.
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