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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1910
Page
4
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An editorial honors eight postal clerks who died out of nine in the Wellington disaster, praising peaceful service as a quiet heroism. It notes low recognition yet essential work, compares casualty rates to the Spanish War era, and argues peaceful courage deserves esteem akin to wartime valor.
Records from the County Assessor and Pendleton indicate forest service delays and Pinchotist policies fail to stop public domain from passing to actual settlers in Umatilla. In a year 251 final proofs were filed covering 46,000 acres, about two townships, showing rapid transfer of government lands into private ownership.
The records show 2040 acres of allotted Indian lands now owned by white farmers valued at about 40 dollars per acre and added to county taxable property. The piece notes an unusually warm March with mild winds and rain, aiding orchardists by delaying bud development.
The event hosted by Secretary Dich ingon showcased cottonseed four as a wheat flour substitute. Guests tasted dishes prepared to demonstrate the viability of cottonseed flour in bread and other staples.
Pendleton March 10 spring sports excite students as Pendleton Academy fields a baseball squad with strong prospects. Manager Greenwald notes solid team cohesion and plans several games this year including a Pilot Rock matchup, plus Cove Elgin and Anton clashes. Oliver and Haun lead pitching staff with Ray Oliver as fallback.
Former Vice President Fairbanks, aboard ship to America, says he may enter politics soon after departure. He declines to specify which office or role he is weighing.
A marble statue of John Caldwell Calhoun, famed South Carolina statesman and proponent of nullification, is unveiled in the Capitol. Congress formally accepted the memorial gift from South Carolina during dedicatory ceremonies. Calhoun served in Congress from age 30, helped push the 1812 war bill, and was vice president under Adams and Jackson before opposing latter.
Raleigh C. Goodman has accepted appointment as agent for the O R and N at the Lostine depot and will assume duties this week. Mr Hooper resigns and plans to move to Elgin to run a meat market.
Central Church of Christ offers Bible School at 9 45 tomorrow morning with the church service combined. A new feature of morning worship places classes in the auditorium during communion. A special church business session is called for Monday at 7 45 to discuss the coming year of church work.
A local health and hygienic magazine predicts future Americans will be toothless due to poor diet and the Quick Lunch habit. It contrasts ancient skulls with modern burials, noting ancient jaws held 16 well-worn teeth while modern skulls show decay and loss of teeth.
In Portland on March 12 hogs sold in the local market for 11.10 dollars per hundred pounds, the highest price on record.
Chief engineer A P Davis testified before the Ballinger investigation committee in Washington on March 12. He described interviews with Ballinger defending the reclamation service from secretary’s criticisms and noted Perkins’ $500 monthly pay from Harriman roads in addition to government salary.
Mrs C. Cummings of Salem Oregon visits Mrs Hollister on Washington Avenue as a guest.
Track troubles in the East delay Number Seven which was due this morning. The train has been annulled with the first Westbound service planned for ten oclock tonight.
Roads dry allowing farmers to reach town for shopping as a record crowd crowds stores this afternoon, signaling strong turnout and high activity in the city center.
Notice that James G. Snodgrass is appointed administrator of Nick Armons estate in Union County Oregon. Creditors must present claims with proper vouchers at Adams Avenue La Grande Oregon within six months from first publication. Cochran and Cochran act as attorneys for the administrator. Dated February 2, 1910.
Rabak Soundan March 12 Roosevelt on the steamer Dal entertained five newspaper men who arrived up the Nile. He questioned guests swiftly and announced he was done with hunting, having accomplished his aims and willng to lay down his gun as the Dal heads to Khartoum.
County Clerk Ed Wright grants a marriage license to BD. W. Johnson and Martha J. Lee, both residents of the county. The action formalizes their marriage plans as recorded in the local clerk’s office.
Washington march 12 those of tafts cabinet who ate cookies and pastry made from cottonseed flour yesterday are unanimous in asserting the confections were just as good or better than any they had tasted
Hog prices climbed in Chicago with a new record of 11 dollars per hundredweight. The market news notes the grade trade continuing to push higher as buyers and sellers react to demand.
Carlock’s kindergarten will reopen Monday after a closure noted in the March 11, 2012 edition. The announcement confirms students can return to class on the new start date.
A 164 acre farm 114 miles from town and 1 12 miles from railroad with a running stream. 55 acres under ditch tollable. rest farmable after timber is removed. 160 trees on site. Two story house with rooms and a barn 3x46. Price 6150. Inquire K M DITTEBRANDT, phone 27A, Summerville, Oregon.
J Black, Real Estate Mentor, advertises No 1 listings near Imbler including 157 acres with a five room house, barns, orchard, wheat and hay fields priced around 16956 and 6000. No 6 offers 153 1/2 acres near Contely warehouses for 14500. No 6 A modern five room house on cash terms at 2200. No 7 two Fourth street lots with 4 room house for 700. No 10 five room brick cottage with two lots for 2000. No 11 four room cottage near city water for 1406. He invites visits to view bargains regardless of purchase.
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