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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1910
Page
2
Washington rises in school funding due to public schools as Superintendent Bragg speaks at a banquet. The Grande Evening Observer notes the school district bonding election is Saturday and urges citizens to vote yes to improve schools, warning against taxation worries. The county fair kickoff is described as a strong start with machinery in motion.
The article profiles United States Senator Wesley L. Jones amid the Ballinger-Pinchot controversy, noting his self made background from Bethany Illinois to North Yakima, his claim of no personal corporate interest beyond two shares in the North Yakima Horticultural Union, and his reputation as Fair Play Jones while defending the investigation from political bias. It also contrasts Oregon and Washington education progress with references to Professor Alderman and local school development.
Last night at the Presbyterian church Alderman spoke on Chams Champs and Gumps, praising the Lane county high school system. He noted it allows 12th grade students from any part of the county to attend any high school with the county paying per pupil, boosting local schools and reducing out-of-district transfers.
Lay W. Logan states funds are on hand to pay all General Fund warrants up to No 7470 endorsed April 3 1908 and that interest ceases from this date. Also notes funeral service gear and baggage transfer services with pickup at Pauls Cigar Store and contact phone numbers.
Real estate listings describe 157 acres near Imbler with house, barns, orchards, wheat and hay land plus 80 acres near La Grande with house, outbuildings, alfalfa, timothy hay and water, plus 20 acres suitable for fruit growing, 60 acres near La Grande with irrigation springs and telephone, and 152 1/2 acres near Connery warehouses in full wheat and alfalfa, with prices from 1300.00 to 16956.00 and terms for quick purchase.
Evangelist Whiston announces patriotic element at tonight's service for Washington's birthday. He will speak on A Fateful Decision and Longman will sing. Large attendance attests to the meetings' appeal.
A list of five room to seven room houses with lots, water, barns, and sheds in various locations priced from 660 to 2200. Terms noted include cash and installment options. The notice invites inquiries and showings from potential buyers.
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