Electricity proves cheap for wiring lamps and comfort
The article notes electricity costs for wiring and lamps are exceedingly small, while convenience, comfort and safety are gained by its use.
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1910
Page
7
The article notes electricity costs for wiring and lamps are exceedingly small, while convenience, comfort and safety are gained by its use.
The Union County Clerk announces sealed bids for 100 cords of yellow pile or red fir wood to be delivered and piled in the Court House basement at La Grande Oregon. Bids due before 12 o clock on June 1 1910 with the County Clerk. The County Court may reject any or all bids. ED Wright Clerk.
Local fraternal groups list schedules for Women of Woodcraft La Grande Circle No 47 Camp No 3 of L O F Encampment, La Grande Camp No 7792, Royal Neighbors, Rebekahs Crysad Lodge No 50, Red Cross Lodge No 27 and other lodges. Visitors invited to all sessions at I C O F Hall and Castle Hall with officers named.
Portland Markets list extensive prices for butter eggs poultry and meats. Readable figures show sugar, vegetables, fruit, barley, wheat, and millstuff prices with variations by grade and origin.
District School Board of La Grande Oregon invites bids by noon May 23 1910 for materials and erection of a two story brick high school building with basement including fire plumbing heating and ventilating work. Bids must include a certified check of 5 percent and plans may be viewed with architect Newton C Gauntt. Board may reject any bid.
May will mark a nationwide theater day in honor of President Taft opening the Actors’ Land fair in New York City. Charles Burnham led the initiative to have a president officiate at a theatrical function. Mayors or representatives will open events with speeches from leading actors and prominent citizens on American drama’s progress.
La Grande Woodmen of the World Lodge No. 160 meets every second and fourth Tuesday evening in the K P building. Visiting men are welcome. C C Acklos and J H Keeney are officers.
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