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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1909
Page
6
A fire at the Walla Walla race track barns destroyed stable buildings killing six valuable horses. Ollie M, a well known mare owned by Jim Irwin of La Grande, is among the horses burned, Irwin a longtime Northwest trainer with La Grande ties.
Weather observer W A Worstell notes the first real snowstorm of any length was offset by a high temperature. La Granders awoke shivering as grim gray hills and sidewalks persisted. The day did not come close to the record temperature.
In Elgin Oregon businessmen collaborate to purchase stamp lands at low prices as they prepare to set up commercial orchards. Prospective buyers are advised to call or write for details on lands considered favorable for orchard development.
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