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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1910
Page
2
The La Grande Evening Observer lists editorial policy and subscription details along with brief social notes. It mentions a broken telephone line, a water leak at a residence, and neighbors discussing Dr. Cook, plus remarks on bumper but snowy wheat crops and future spring range prospects in Umatilla and Palouse country.
Citizens discuss a 75000 bond for school improvements and a new high school with location uncertainty. Voters estimate crowded grades and rising enrollment, while debates on municipal government and regional teams unfold nearby.
San Francisco reports Rajah Rao, a student en route from Bombay to Cambridge for Harvard, says extreme poverty drives Hindus to seek America yet keeps women from traveling. he notes men struggle to raise funds for passage.
Philadelphia on February 25 reports a general sympathy strike for street car workers remains distant. Armed troops patrol the lines to prevent rioting as cars run more frequently early in the day. Authorities expect to control the situation.
In 1907 the Merchants v Oregon saved over 10000 by carrying part of their insurance in their own company, the Oregon Merchants Mutual Fire Insurance Association of Dayton Oregon. They expect to save 15000 during the same period while neighbors paid 1500000 to outside firms. INSURAND AT COST A LIMIT TO YOUR LIABILITIES PROMPT SETTLEMENT OF LOSSES. A complete abstract of title covers land plot, transfers in ownership, mortgages taxes and charges, plus a title search certificate.
W. Oliver as Agent Treasurer announces funds on hand and outstanding warrants in the General Fund of La Grange including No. 14 dated April 3, 2008. Interest on all warrants from No. 7340 to 7470 ceases from this date. Tay W. Logan, City Treasurer.
Classified ad lists multiple large parcels for sale including No 1 157 acres near Imbler with a five room house and outbuildings, significant orchard and grain lands, near school and town, asking around 16 956 dollars. Also offers 60 acres with timber hay, 20 acres adjoining the above, 60 acres near La Grande with a new five room house and irrigation, and 162 1 2 acres near the Connery warehouses with fall wheat and alfalfa, prices and quick purchase options noted.
No 6 A modern five room house and lot 60 by 120 in good location for 2200 dollars. No 71 Two lots on Fourth street four room house barn city water good well instalment plan 700 dollars. No 8 For 1775 dollars best Old Town house three rooms stone foundation two lots. No 9 Three room house and one lot Jefferson street furnished good well wood shed all for a low 5Ba. No 10 Five room brick modern house barn wood shed two lots 124 by 124 small orchard shade trees all fenced 2000 dollars. No 11 Four room cottage on Oo street close in two lots city water wood shed easy terms 1400 dollars. I will show bargains anytime whether you buy or not. Yours respectfully C J BLACK real estate agent
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