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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1909
Page
8
Cushman of Washington cited 514 statistics on Canada imports noting shingles are produced cheaply in British Columbia and that last year Canada imported $2,333,000 worth of goods while the United States exported only $75,000 to British Columbia, urging protection of Northwest lumber.
Dr Woods Hutchin son notes spring craving for greens and local stores report tomatoes spinach radishes and lettuce from California and Walla Walla. Cove shipments bring two varieties of dried cherries Black Republicans and Oxhearts via Stackland Bros with E Polack promoting the product as a promising Grande Ronde valley enterprise.
H Roberts appeared before Judge Cox in city police court after Mose Harris alleged yesterday that Roberts used profane language and caused a disturbance. The judge found him guilty and imposed a $15 fine, which was paid, and Roberts was released.
Washington March 26 Representative Fordney of Michigan argued in the house that some tariff schedules fail to meet the Republican standard. He favors high prices and wages to spur prosperity while Representative Humphrey of Washington noted that over percent of labor in British Columbia lumber mills are of unspecified origin.
La Grande's high school baseball team opens its 1909 season in Elgin tomorrow. Manager Myers travels with one substitute. Frank Halston captains the squad as Waldo Geddes starts on second base with Geddes also pitching when needed. The caravan departs La Grande at 7 30. Players listed include Chas Reynolds at first, W Geddes second, V Bolton shortstop, Ft Schofield left field, O Marshall center, H Grady right, T Earls utility.
Rh L Harmon Spokesman Review field correspondent was in La Grande this morning to gather notes and observations from the local area.
A local notice states that IRANDE RONDE CASH COMPANT offers top market cash prices for chickens, inviting farmers and households to sell poultry for immediate payment.
Notice warns water customers in arrears must pay by April 1 or water will be shut off under section 24 of the water use ordinance. Issued by the Water Committee.
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