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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1910
Page
2
The notice lists editor George H. Currey and the United Press Telegraph Service. It outlines subscription rates for various periods, pricing for the weekly edition, and post office filing as second-class matter. It states the paper does not publish unsigned articles and requests signed submissions. Advertising rates are given per line with deductions for repeated insertions.
A satirical piece notes higher birth expenses with New York as a destination, citing tickets rising from 15 to 50 75 dollars and a monopoly by Stork Co. It mocks infant prices and explains doctors acknowledge advances but warn of limited affordability for twins and triplets. Dr Frank R Castler comments on progress benefiting patients.
The electric light office invites all residents to view tested light globes and learn how to reduce Merit bills. Demonstrations show how customers can cut costs by using efficient globes, with many reports of significant savings.
Rumor of a second election to decide the high school site is incorrect. The board will select the location.
Market note shows mutton selling at 6.40 per hundred and hogs at nine and ten cents. The low prices suggest few chops will be available at 15 cents.
Postmaster Richey reports a peculiar letter from Navy Yard Norfolk Virginia dated February 5. The writer and a partner ask about timber lands and claim prospects, claiming travel “all over this old globe” and asking for guidance on coming to the area.
A correspondence shows A. crese L. Kramer inviting shipment to Brazil and asking the recipient to join. The note was turned over to the Publicity Club and literature for forwarding.
County Clerk Ed Wright reports the February scalp bounty paid out to hunters totaling 1.5 dollars per animal. The payout covered 96 coyotes six bobcats and three cougars bringing the overall sum to the stated amount.
The State v Laudermilk case nears a pause as evidence from the homestead episode was not fully admitted this afternoon. Many witnesses remain in custody, and it is uncertain when the trial will conclude.
Dispatches report 500 Honduran troops reinforce Nicaragua government and join Madriz forces near Managua. Gen Lara may command the Hondurans while Salvadorans fight for Madriz as Chamorro’s revolutionary army advances toward the capital amid reports of Romorra killed and 200 government troops captured.
The third ward sees George Grieger as outset leader while E Logsden remains an avowed fourth ward candidate. Filing closes tomorrow night with last nominees due by next Thursday. Meyers Cox and Logan appear set for lone campaigns. Socialists undecided on slate for now.
About 300 leading merchants manufacturers and shippers vocally cheered Roosevelt as Kellogg the so called Trust Buster credited him with enacting laws to curb railroad rebates. Kellogg warned that government must control all railroad rates and facilities to prevent anti competitive consolidations and he urged against railroads controlling steamship lines. Panama Canal must foster competition Kellogg said with Roosevelt reference drawing wild cheers.
Four thousand watchmakers returned to work at the Waltham Watch Company after a brief shutdown to cut expenses. The march back to normal operations resumes production and reflects cost-saving measures implemented earlier.
Nomination petitions circulated by Tt. Mathews join Walden Porter Rayburn in a four way race for city chief of police. In Ward One W. Kammerer faces John F. Orvnce for council seat, creating a dual contest. In Ward Two Ed Reynetis seeks re election with no clear challenger.
The administrator of the estate of Anna M Stearns will make final settlement on Saturday March 12 at 10 AM in La Grande Oregon. Objections to the final account will be heard and the estate distributed to the heirs at law. Dated La Grande Oregon February 1910.
Real estate sale listing includes 157 acres near Imbler with a five room house barns outbuildings 10 acres orchard 30 acres wheat 10 hay and 60 acres timber pasture all fenced one mile from Imbler school about 1000 worth of household goods and farm implements included. Administrator J B Starns Cochran attorneys. Also 60 acre tract near La Grande timber water and two springs price 4000.60 162 12 acres near Con nery warehouses full wheat alfalfa hay improvements price 14000.08
City treasurer announces that funds on hand and outstanding warrants of the General Fund from numbers 7340 to 7470, inclusive, will stop accruing interest after April 3, 1908. Logan signs as City Treasurer.
No 6 a modern 5 room house on 60x120 lot cash 2200 No 7 two story on Fourth street 4 rooms barn city water well instalment 700 No 8 7 room Old Town house stone foundation two lots snap taken 1775 No 9 three room house on Jefferson st furnished good well wood shed very low price 160 No 10 five room brick modern house barn two lots 124x124 orchard shade trees fenced 2000 No 11 four room cottage on 60 st close in two lots city water wood shed easy terms 1400 Contact S Black Real Estate Man.
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