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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1911
Page
8
A Northwest retailer proclaims its store as fully stocked with the latest goods and promises up-to-the-minute merchandise. It highlights purchasing power from fifty large regional stores to compel manufacturers to offer the lowest prices for the trade.
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Washington March 17 With the approaching sixty second Congress the race for office positions fills hotel lobbies. The new Democratic majority will control about 500 jobs with salaries from 750 to 8,000 dollars. Top posts include clerk of the house and sergeant at arms at 5,000 dollars yearly. Doorkeeper pays 4,500, journal clerk 4,000, and chief clerks around 4,000. Numerous minor clerks and aides fill the rest, with many under the clerk and sergeant at arms. The house folding room and cloak room staffs, messengers, pages, and other attendants round out the payrolls.
Ex assistant postmaster Ad Grilham long ill with tuberculosis died in Phoenix Arizona. Survived by mother Mrs Jennie Gilham and sisters Mrs Wade Baker Mrs Rinehart and brothers Harry Graham Will Tom Ralph and James B. Burial plans include shipping remains to La Grande Oregon. News also notes no extra session for Oregon legislature and details on state house site purchases and office space.
A report from New York notes a count of 00 union coal wagon drivers active in the city. The figure reflects membership activities and labor presence within the local coal transport sector.
Former Senator Dryden will announce tomorrow that the $100000 Cleveland memorial fund is complete for a tower at Princeton University. The fund commemorates Mr Cleveland on his 74th birthday and honors the former United States resident.
In San Antonio on March 17 army officers view the return of Limantour to Mexico as the reply to mobilization. They believe he is rushing to Mexico City with peace overtures to rebels to avert American intervention and ease the situation.
The 1910 figures show 81 930 wage earners in Michigan, a decline from prior counts, while average wages rose from 1.99 to 2.04 dollars. The data indicate a modest employment drop alongside higher pay.
The quick relief from Chamberlain's cough remedy is praised by Mr B W L Hall of Waverly Virginia who says it removes danger from pneumonia and serious diseases and he has recommended it to friends who agree. For sale by dealers.
Multiple farm parcels offered with good water, trees and recent yields. Ten acres near city with $4,300 production last year, priced at 6,500 with half down. Additional plots include apple and cherry sections, small house, barn, road access, school nearby, varied down payments and terms. Also mentions residences and vacant city lots for sale.
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