Thanksgiving Melon and Parcel Post Debate in Wells Fargo Era
The article notes Wells Fargo profits and a $24 million cash value, with stock actions boosting capital. It argues the rail express monopoly harms consumers and advocates a nationwide parcel post, urging voters to elect congressmen favoring the public interest. It cites Robert S. Lovett and railroad expansion plans in Oregon, Washington, and the interior West. Local school donations and student names appear in a lengthy list.
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Wells-Parco
Wells-Fargo
Wall Street
Cannon
Aldrich
Traveling grafting opticians draw wary readers
Several papers warn about traveling spectacle sellers who overcharge in a new country. They recall grafting at the Lewis and Clark fair in Portland when concessions were threatened. Local readers are urged to prefer established home dealers over wandering canvassers to avoid inflated prices.
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Portland
Thought on La Grande’s Fine Local Talent
The writer urges reflection on La Grande’s exceptional talent pool across arts and sciences. It praises the city’s trained minds and willing hands ready to respond to every call, highlighting their credit to the community.
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la Grande
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Dollar wheat proves popular at Thanksgiving crops sale
Dollar wheat was one of the Thanksgiving events which was duly appreciated by those who held their crops. The records show that those selling their crops as soon as harvested one year with another received the best prices.
Taft Receives Huge Newark Mince Pie on Thanksgiving
President Taft on Thanksgiving received the largest mince pie ever baked in the United States. The Newark bakers sent a 25 inch diameter, three inch thick pie weighing 50 pounds for the occasion.
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Taft
United States
Newark
N. J
La Grande Market Lacks Potatoes But Local Hope Remains
The county potato market this year is very weak with prices not seen so low in years yet growers stay hopeful for better times. A large valley crop with first class quality contrasts with Thanksgiving being broadly observed in La Grande as residents enjoyed a quiet holiday. La Grande ball players again showed they can lose gracefully as well as win, underscoring the season’s tempered mood.
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la Grande
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LA Grand Evening Observer
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George H. Currey
Oregon
Boys and Girls Aid Society of Port High School
Nellie Bullard
Susan Melllvoy
Plixebeth Shoemaker
Te Snyder
Tie
Kathryn Woodrute
Mollie Sindar
Nellie Li. Young
Elizabeth Bunnell
C.C. Thomason
Gertrude Beiver
Stella
Land
Ruth Bush
Effie Billings
Susan Fisher
Madee Brown
Planehe Clark
Dora Denning
Nellie G. Neill
Tey R A
Lis
Robert S. Lovett
Harriman
Spokane
Washington
Roneh
Oreo
Eta
China
Bae Eee
E. D. Selders
Observer
Visasonutt
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Cures
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Grandy Avenue
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G. C. Zuber
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England
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J. B. Reynolds & Son
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Tabernacle
Adeame Avenue
Paul's
Racoe
E. L. Bussey
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Sherwood Realtyco
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