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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1911

Page

3

Notice of estate administration and bids for road work La Grande

The undersigned acts as administrator of the estate of Charles B. Schmidt deceased and claims must be filed within six months in La Grande. Also the city of La Grande invites sealed bids by October 25 1911 for macadam roadway on North Fir street with a 5 percent certified check, per city council directive.

Charles B. Schmidt la Grande Oregon Ore City of North Fir Street

Apple Market Gains Steady Toward Better Prices

Market reports show continued stability in apple prices with demand steady for choice lots. Regular stock remains ample for ordinary grades though price levels favor sellers in current market conditions.

Market Price Updates for Hogs Fruits and Grains

Local prices show hogs at 6.50 with a 29 cent drop from prior quotes. Coffee advances from 40 to 46 cents per pound while all grades rise 5 cents at adjustment. Vegetables and fruits list varied, with apples 1.25 to 1.10 per box, oranges 50 to 55 cents, and cranberries 20 cents per quart.

Northwestern apple market in 1911 shows strong demand for large sizes

Since October 6 the market shifted to a tight supply of extra fancy large apples in the Pacific Northwest with prices improving over last year. Demand for small sizes remains weak, while Cashmere and Winesap varieties fetch steady prices. the trade expects a early finish as shipments in some districts near completion.

Portland Northwest Pacific Northwest Idaho Exchange Cashmere Fruit Growers’ Union Rome Cashmere-Wenatehée

Quotations Today in La Grandé Butter and Eggs Prices

Butter and Eggs listings show Eggs-Ranch eggs 40c storage 35c. Butter-Dairy 35c and 65c. Creamery 40c and 800, retail to grocers. Butterfat 34c. Cheese Hazelwood and Tillamook 25c. Potatoes per cwt 1.50, Cabbage per cwt 1.50, Onions per cwt 2.26.

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