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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1911
Page
4
The Observer, editor and owner, is entered at the La Grande post office as second class matter. The notice appears in the local paper, reflecting ownership and publication status.
A train passenger denounces the Jovita Heights deal as a massive swindle that defrauded small investors of hundreds of thousands. The Observer editor doubts the venture, citing heavy agent commissions and the lure of profits promoted by unscrupulous real estate syndicates in the northwest. The piece warns readers to invest locally and watch investments closely.
Boise businessmen have toured La Grande in recent days and shown interest in regional opportunities. The visit highlights cross state capital flow and suggests the Grande Ronde valley as a favorable site for future investments.
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