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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1910
Page
2
The article notes a surge of travelers to the West, predicting record Western attendance as visitors from last year return and new guests arrive on recommendations. It cites Commercial Club correspondence and urges voters to research school bonds before the upcoming election to assess local facilities.
The article outlines Parliament's upcoming business after a preliminaries finish and details expectations for the Lords and the new cabinet. It discusses potential reforms to the House of Lords, possible policy directions under Asquith Gray Morlay versus Lloyd George Churchill, and the impact on financial markets amid political uncertainty. It notes people slipping on slick trap doors to cellars during a storm.
A surge of colonists is anticipated this year due to the A. Y. P. last year and an improved exposition exhibit. The colonist rate again runs March 1 to April 18 as railroad officials report growing inquiries from prospective settlers.
Nine men and boys were arrested by Sheriff Marvin and City Marshal Hug for gambling in a Commercial Hotel room Friday night. Five were fined $20 plus costs, one $40 and costs, and three spectators were released. Ed Ward and Jack Pierce went to jail. others paid fines. The men were strangers in the city. Complications In Late Near Tragedy involve Tom Lair bound over to the grand jury for assault with intent to kill on $360 bail. he is jailed on default of $300 while Thomas E. Pruitt faces arrest on assault and battery.
In Chicago the third annual National Cement Show opens at the Coliseum and runs through February 26. The event showcases machinery cement houses and related products while hosting conventions of major cement industry groups and associations.
For rent a furnished front room to a gentleman near 1710 Fourth St. Call Red 952 for details.
Reports from Athens claim a Greek army controls the capital while a fleet torpedoes cannot operate after troops seized munitions. Col Zorbas presses for dictatorship as mobilization continues and ships threaten unprotected Grecian ports.
Tay W. Logan city treasurer announces funds on hand to cover all general fund warrants issued up to No 7470 endorsed April 3, 1908. Interest on warrants Nos 7840 through 7470 ceases as of today.
A set of five property offerings near Imbler and La Grande outlines acreage, crops, improvements, and prices. No. 1 covers 157 acres with a five room house, orchard, grain land, and $16 956 asking price with easy terms. No. 2 presents 80 acres near La Grande with cultivation, a six room house, alfalfa, hay, water rights, and $6 400 price. No. 3 adds 20 acres suitable for fruit growing with a small house at $1 306. No. 4 lists 0 acres near La Grande with springs, irrigation, and $96 060 08. Neo. No. 152 1-2 acres near Connelly warehouses with wheat and alfalfa, purchasable at once for $14 509.00.
J Black, a real estate agent, advertises multiple property deals including a modern T-room house 60 by 120 feet for 2200 dollars in cash, two Fourth Street lots with well and installment option at 760 dollars, a 1775 dollar Old Town T-room house with two lots, and a five room brick modern home with various small lots and features priced around 650 dollars.
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