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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1910
Page
3
In California the author argues against warranty deeds as unnecessary. He suggests relying on a title abstract instead and cites risk of hidden defects. The write up endorses consulting J R Oliver for guidance on proper property transfers.
A fragmentary notice mentions Pinesalve and a product name 15 LEA Root Carbolizeg voamecr with unclear context. Readable text provides no dates or actions. Further details are unavailable in the surviving passage.
The Star theatre in this city joins a regional circle of leading moving picture houses under a single corporate umbrella valued at 400000 dollars. Mor ton Cohn and associates organize the People's Am usement Company to operate in Oregon Idaho and Washington, absorbing fourteen venues including Star Arcade Oh Joy Hippodrome Orpheum Lyceum Alaska Olymp ic Star The Dalles and Grand Theatre Calwell Idaho. The firm plans to standardize programs across cities and towns while denying encroachment on smaller theatres, with offices secured in the Rothschild building.
The Steward stage production of Rip Van Winkle drew fair satisfaction with strong lines by the lead and Vivian Baker delivering The Little Girl to full approval. The wife character and other adults were weaker, but the overall impression remained positive for the one part play.
Pendleton reports $25 000 secured for a traction system with further subscriptions possible as a local committee praises the progress. An interurban feeder line is promised linking Pendleton with west and south county areas. The fundraising meeting in Pendleton City Hall followed hours of soliciting and yielded about 50 000 dollars in total, with the remainder to be raised by the traction company itself. An engineer was briefly in town but was sent back. survey work is expected to begin soon.
The company plans to build six miles of track in and around the city and extend interurban lines using gasoline electric cars. Two toiles of steel will arrive in three monthly installments eight miles per shipment. First interurban extension reaches west end country, second to Ukiah. oppose a route to Athena.
Pendleton Tribune reports Dr. D. J. McFaul broke a forearm last Saturday while cranking his car. The handle snapped back due to excessive compression and an over-advanced sparker, striking his wrist.
Le Grande Jordan plans to sell the Journal to fund a bid for a $100 pony outfit after winning the January state championship prize for the Saturday Evening Post. He will also handle the Ladies Home Journal. orders can be placed by phone at Red 631 or at Selder's store. The March Journal will be available the first of the week.
A new line of Bot Water Bottles is advertised as reliable with a warranty exceeding a year and priced just under a rival company name Newlin Drag Company.
A guest who left an overcoat at the banquet last evening is asked to return to the office to claim and receive his coat.
In La Grande Oregon on January 13 1010 carpenters sign wage agreement effective April 1 1910 setting a nine hour day rate at 4.00 dollars. They pledge not to accept wages below this level amid rising living costs. Signers include J N Kohl W A Ludiker Joseph Horstman M M Mangus Thomas H Moore and others.
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