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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1911
Page
4
The Observer notes La Grande could generate current from a local water power near the city and mentions ongoing street paving by bitulithic and city crews. The editorial urges continuing the good work and prioritizes improving streets over expanding a bank account.
Announcement last evening that a brick building will rise this spring at the Snodgrass corner marks one of several planned business structures. The city’s commerce grows, with firms improving and the Northwest taking notice of La Grande as a growing Eastern Oregon hub.
McKennon and Chandler took prize winning Grande Ronde steers to Portland, sweeping top honors and boosting the valley's reputation. The victory promises lasting prestige for local stockmen and raises Grande Ronde as a premier beef steer home. Now fruit men are urged to prove the valley’s excellence again at fall fruit shows.
In La Grande a man chose Imbler fruit land over town lots near Portland. He bought several acres about a year ago and plans to tend it himself. He rejects distant city stock schemes, claiming a secure future value and the ability to manage the land directly.
Baker City discusses taking control of its electric light plant with municipal ownership. City officials consider feasibility and power sufficiency as a key factor in the debate.
The passage notes sunshine cannot raise crops without moisture and expresses gratitude for dew and rain. It reflects on the need for weather to sustain valley agriculture and the limited harvest without proper rainfall.
Inland Herald warns that dust danger lies in motion and that curtains and carpets breed disease. It calls for flushing streets before sweeping to cut dust clouds, noting water waste and urging action by water commissioner Fassett to curb infant mortality from dust related illness.
Edward A Moseley born March 23 1846 in Newburyport Massachusetts grew from youth in East India trade to lumber fortune. He studied law served in Massachusetts legislature and became secretary of the Interstate Commerce Commission in 1887. He authored works on railroad safety and influenced air brakes and patent couplings laws. Notre Dame awarded him an honorary doctor of laws last June.
A Kentucky man Thomas E F Williams of Middleboro reports two years of constipation and says he tried Bristol Tennessee doctors without relief until Chamberlain’s Stomach Tablets were used. The testimonial notes the treatment’s apparent success.
The United States assay office in Wall Street explains measures to prevent becoming a fence for stolen jewelry and bullion. Rules exclude any bullion under $100, aiding rejection of common stolen items. cooperation with the New York police and detectives helps trace burglaries and identify suspects, while guarding against public perception of theft risk.
Eliza beth Donnelly the administratrix of John P Donnellys estate filed in Union County Oregon a final account. The County Court set Tuesday April 4 1911 at 10 oclock a m at the La Grande courthouse for hearing objections to the final account.
The notice records the final settlement action dated February 28 1911 and identifies Elizabeth Donnelly as administratrix of the estate of John P. Donnelly deceased.
G F Ducher of Cove Oregon seeks a gentle and safe medium sized team of horses for hire or work. Contact details not provided.
Employment office in postoffice block offers reliable help on short notice. If you are reliable phone your needs. Wilson and Reed maintain a list of workers in their office.
Classified listings show FOR SALE Sixteen lots four blocks from round house by A M Hendricks for sale or trade Two 80 acre tracts uncleared in Jackson county one on county road plus 10 acres nearly all clear half mile from rail station with seven acres young fruit trees Will trade all three for property near La Grande Address Box 567 Newberg Ore TO LOAN A client will loan 900 at 8 percent interest one year or longer first mortgage farm security F B Ivanhoe
A bean power spraying outfit is offered in good condition at a bargain price for immediate purchase. Inquiries directed to C. C. Ramsey or J. B. Stoddard.
Widow lady preferred for position as housekeeper for a man living alone in Union Oregon. Red hair requested. Respond to Box 321 Union Ore.
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