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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1910
Page
6
Advertisement from the J. B. Ziegler Company offering best terms for a new book The Great Roosevelt African Hunt. Outfit free and territory secured with orders to 634 Como Building Chicago.
Two modern adding machines with 110 horsepower motors replace the old crank system. Operators use touch buttons and a space band like a typewriter for footage, delivering faster results. Both units are installed and in use as clerks note improved efficiency.
A fragment notes that a separate crank was required after each set of figures. The line hints at a mechanical or measurement procedure where repeated figures demanded independent adjustment. No further context is provided to identify the device or field.
Street Superintendent Matott leads a large crew in removing trash from major roadways. The cleanup improves cleanliness and the appearance of the thoroughfares.
Geo L Cleaver places a 400 dollar order for a Cushman power spray outfit delivering 250 pound pressure to four nozzles. He plans to use the machine on his own ranch and perform custom spraying for neighbors.
A full chorus rehearsal is slated at the Elks Hall tonight at 7 30. The event welcomes both ladies and gentlemen to participate in the session.
Chautauqua executive committee, formed at a mass meeting, met to perfect organization and elect officers. T A Rinehart leads as president with W D McMillian as vice president and W R Jones as treasurer. Secretary election postponed. Committees include Subscription, Program, Grounds chaired by named locals.
After 16 hours of delay the imprisoned crew on the stalled Wallowa county train reached La Grande at eight in the morning, the first train from Wallowa since trouble began. The return trip left at 12:30 and aims for Joseph tonight as freight and mail were moved to clear eight days of backlog. Conductor Grady led the imprisoned train amid frequent slides and heavy work.
Reports say Northern Pacific and possibly Great Northern passenger trains will detour over O S L and O R N tracks during Montana troubles. Number Seven due this morning is rescheduled for 5 PM tonight, while Number Six Portland train is several hours late.
In New York on March 8 representatives of John D. Rockefeller reported the Pope has blessed him for recent acts benefiting humanity. The Vatican directs a cablegram praise and declares him worthy of mankind’s gratitude.
San Francisco on March 8 reports Attorney General Webb pledges prosecution of wholesalers accused of price fixing to curb high living costs. Testimony suggests rustling members kept dealers from buying fish from Puget Sound or the Columbia River to maintain a set price.
In London on March 8 the Hunter Improvement Society opened its annual horse show with notable exhibitor Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt among participants.
Department of the Interior notice from La Grande Oregon dated January 24 1910 records Irwin D Smutz Alicel Oregon filing a timber and land claim under the Timber and Stone Law with appraised values and 320 000 board feet of timber at 1 per M and land at 60. Proof of final entry is set for April 21 1910 before the U S Land Office. Objections or protests may be filed before patent issues.
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