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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1910
Page
2
Editorial note from La Grande Daily announces policy on unsigned submissions and signed letters. It states articles may be revised at editors discretion and urges readers to sign their contributions while referencing local policy and condolences.
A historical essay argues that modern technology like printing, telegraphs, photography, and moving pictures have tightened detection of deception. It contrasts ancient frauds with today and considers moving pictures' impact on children and candy sales, weighing benefits and concerns.
In La Grande, local businessmen enjoy closer cooperation through regular, informal gatherings. The town notes thawing tensions and a hopeful outlook for a mild season with few washouts. School election today and city election tomorrow loom with limited opposition beyond the legal police.
In 1907 the Merchants of Oregon saved over 10000 by carrying a part of their insurance in their own company the Oregon Merchants Mutual Fire Insurance Association of Dayton Oregon. In 1908 they will save 15000 while neighbors paid 1500000 in profits to outside companies. In the Oregon Merchants Mutual you get insurance at cost a limit to your liabilities prompt settlement of losses.
Real estate list detailing multiple properties around Imbler and La Grande. Listings include No 1 large acreages with house and outbuildings, orchards, wheat and hay land, No 4 irrigated 60 acres near La Grande with springs and streams, No 6 163.5 acres with fall wheat and alfalfa, No 6 A modern 5 room house, No 7 two fourth street lots with 4 room house, No 8 Old Town house 1776 price, No 9 Jefferson street three room house, No 10 five room brick house with two lots and orchard. Prices range from 700 to 16956 dollars with delivery terms and nearby services noted.
In San Francisco on February 26 attorney Hartman for Stanley Ketchel demanded a search of the St Francis hotel for the $1200 diamond championship belt lost by the champion while traveling. Hartman does not accuse the employees of misplacement.
Notice announces funds on hand and outstanding warrants from No 7340 to No 7470 in the La Gra vital Fund with interest ceasing from this date. Signed Tay W. Logan.
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