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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1909
Page
8
Many local parents show strong interest in securing a new high school building for La Grande. Visitors to the schools report crowding and inadequate facilities, urging action even if the curriculum stays the same.
Earl Kilpatrick editor of the Oregon Weekly will represent the University of Oregon in a Salt Lake debate later this week. Kilpatrick arrived Saturday night and visits with parents and friends in La Grande until Wednesday. His debated ability has been well proven during his university career.
Workmen install latest Oregon adapted milling machinery as of April 15 with all equipment on hand. Builders promise features unmatched by other Oregon flour mills and anticipate rapid completion.
Fisher City reports Prairie City bank the Stockmen's & Trader failed to open, cash lacking to meet demands, leading to suspension. Depositors withdrew funds earlier amid long strain. officers fled and a bank examiner departed. Board names M. A. Butler president and HL RL Butler cashier among officers.
Vermistom officials plan to bring a bloodhound from Walla Walla to pursue the culprits who shattered plate glass at the Hermiston Mercantile Office around 2 am. Windows valued at 50 to 70 dollars each. Tracks were previously covered to hinder pursuit.
John C. Young of Portland, who recently served as private secretary to Senator Jonathan Bourne in Washington, D. C., passed through La Grande en route to accept the Portland postmastership with F. & Bramwell of this city accompanying him to Pendleton.
Land offering includes 18 acres in grain and a fair one room house with a good barn and abundant wood. Located near a school, 12 miles from La Grande, seeking trade for La Grande property. Also notice of Treasurer John Frawley announcing funds to pay warrants endorsed before April 1 1907 with no interest after March 22 1569.
P Pratt of Anton, an implement and produce dealer, is in the city arranging shipment of several carloads of potatoes his firm bought from growers. Potatoes command a fair price now, better than at season start, from $1 to $1.10 per sack for first class stock.
An ad promotes spring suits from Van Duyn Co urging customers to call for pricing. It highlights low prices and invites purchases with a direct sales pitch.
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