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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1910
Page
2
The piece compares farm prices, noting hog and beef prices and debates land value shifts. It recalls land at over $1 per acre a decade ago and highlights that Union county land remains cheaper than other Northwest areas while Grande Ronde soil is undervalued.
A Baker high school debate vs La Grande event is urged as the true measure of school support beyond football. The piece notes past receipts from football and debate show public backing. it calls for community participation Friday to decide the Eastern Oregon championship and to prove value of intellectual activities.
A report notes that delinquent taxes accumulate on property transferred in a year before the new owner is listed on rolls. Taxes due remain unpaid, delaying notices to the buyer until the following year and causing continued delinquencies.
A small town notice promotes a temporary sale at Leon's Old Stand offering eyeglass lenses and grinding services. Customers are urged to visit this week to avoid missing the opportunity, with emphasis on affordable spectacle options and in-house lens grinding.
In Los Angeles on March 17 Jim Mynn and Sam Langford meet in a 45 round bout with Langford a two to one favorite. Earlier Adolph Newell faces a trial on liquor law charges with a ruling due today and a damage suit verdict anticipated in pending cases.
Proceedings begin in a high profile case against John Maybray and accomplices. Jury hears testimony on alleged multi million dollar fraud linked to operations in the United States and Canada. Court progress reported from Council Bluffs March 17.
The 87th body recovered from the Wellington disaster is identified as Will Kendall of Rochester New York. Milwaukee road opens through the mountains today for the first time in three weeks. In Montreal on St Patrick's Day a grand mass at St Patrick's and a citywide procession mark the observance with participation by all Irish societies.
Property listings offer 60 to 160 acres near Imbler and La Grand with houses, barns, orchards, and outbuildings. Prices range from 1,300 to 16,956 plus options for modern homes, irrigation springs, and nearby schools. C J Black, Real Estate Agent, invites viewing.
Administrator J Strarns of Aniva M. Starns estate will file the final account on Saturday March 12 at 10 o clock. Objections to the final account will be heard and the estate distributed to heirs at law. Dated La Grande Oregon February 1910 Cochran Cochran attorneys for administrator.
A period magazine issue titled New West A focuses on the up building of the Oregon country. It discusses settler progress, regional growth, and development themes for readers interested in the frontier expansion.
London readers echo praise for Theodore Roosevelt as a beacon of civilized progress and empire building, highlighting England's efforts in Egypt and Sudan. Statesmen foresee a warm reception for the former president during his visit.
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