Apple market shows stronger demand and scarce large fruit
Northwest Fruit Exchange bulletin notes firmer apple market with active demand for Jonathans Rome Beauties Spitzenbergs Winesaps Staymens and hard storage varieties. Prices show 1.25 to 2.00 per box for extra fancy and fancy grades while medium to choice stay lighter.
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Northwest Fruit Exchange
Portland
Rome
Ben Davis
Northwest
Tenet Rannrt
Nampa
Idaho
Fruit Growers’ Association
Fremont Wood
Boise Idaho
Boise
Spokane Highlands Fruit Growers’ Association
Washington
Bellefleurs
Jonathans
Fruitland
Ord
Bedlam and the history of the infamous London asylum
The text traces the origin of the term bedlam from Bethelhem the London asylum, noting its rise as a feared place of chaos. It describes public ignorance, harsh treatment of inmates, cruel practices, and repeated rebuilding with the facility long associated with misery and punishment.
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Bedlam
Bethehem
London
Treasurer’s Call for City Warrants in Water Fund
The treasury holds funds to pay all warrants issued against the water fund of La Grande City up to No. 8814, endorsed Intere at on warrants No. 9733 through No. 8814 inclusive, ceasing from the date of this call.
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Treasury
la Grande City
La Grande Council Plans Seventh Street Improvement
La Grande Oregon notices announce Macadam and cement curb and gutter work on Seventh Street from Washington Avenue to M Avenue in Improvement District No 6. Estimated cost 6344.50 with a public hearing Oct 18 1911 and special assessments to property owners.
Street Improvement Notices for Adams and Jefferson Avenues
Official notices from La Grande Oregon announce the creation of Improvement District No 1 Adams Avenue and District No 17 Jefferson Avenue. The plans include cement walks and curb gutter, with assessments of $461.65 and $591.80 respectively. Public hearings follow ten days after service, with bid details and district boundaries listed.
North Fir Street Improvement District No 13 Hearing
La Grande Oregon in 1911 announces improvement district No 13 for North Fir Street from Monroe avenue to U avenue. Estimated cost 6438.50 and assessment levy hearing set October 1 1911 with owners to be notified ten days after service.
City Council Plans Third Street Improvement District No 2
The article notes that in August 1909 a new Improvement District No 2 was created and Third street designated for work. The common council adopted the measure on September 6 1911 and announced its intent to improve the described portion of Third street by laying cement curbs on both sides with a ten day notice to property owners.
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la Grande
Oregon
Adams Avenue
IML
C. M. Humphreys
Common Council
City
Third Street
Notice of Union County Board of Equalization Meeting
The Union County Oregon Board of Equalization will meet at the La Grande courthouse on Monday October 16 1911 to publicly examine the 1911 assessment roll and correct errors in valuation descriptions or property. Grievances may be presented with affidavits during the first week of the meeting. D M Clark Assessor.
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County Board of Equalization
Union County
Oregon
Court House
la Grande
D. M. Clark
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Endorsed for Coughs
John Parsons of Stewart Ohio endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as the best cough remedy. He claims it cured seven children and his two month old baby after doctors said recovery was impossible. He notes relatives witnessed the crisis and the remedy saved the infant. Hill's Drug Store.
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Foley
John Parsons
Stewart
Ohio
HILL
Improvement District No 40 to Improve Spring Avenue in La Grande
La Grande Oregon council sets up Improvement District No 40 on Spring Avenue from Fourth Street to Alder Street. After ten days from service on affected property owners, board walk on north side will be built along specified blocks and lots in Romigs and Grandys additions plus Huntington tract. Total improvement cost listed as 510.55 dollars.
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Common Council
City
la Grande
Oregon
Spring Avenue
Fourth Street
Alder Street
Romig
Grandy
A. C. Huntington
C. M. Humphreys
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United States National Bank
Sauer Kraut
Hack and Ambulance
Uptown
E. L. Bussey
Home Independent Telephone Co
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California
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Shippping Point
Meyers Falls
Wash
Bolse
Giefob
Roy W. Logan
City of
Seventh Street
Washington Avenue
M Avenue
Chaplin
M. Humphreys
Boundatis
Sal
Greas
Third’ Stret
Jefferson Avenue
Main Avenue
City Council
C. M. Humphabeys
Elm Street
la Granda
North Fir Street
Gard Council
Monroe Avenue
U Avenue
Predmore
Predmore Addition
Ore
Board of Equalization
Foley’s
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