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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1906
Page
2
Fragmentary summary notes from the era discuss Union County gaining two representatives under new apportionment and include assorted references to Yakima County fruit value, Hearst publications, horticulture statements, and bees. The text is garbled with multiple topics and limited coherent details.
Farmers in the east report a shift to warm, growing weather after harsh midwest snow storms. Many are adjusting field locations to adapt to the new conditions spreading across Eastern Oregon and easing winter constraints.
The Senett of the system in Washington as viewed by farmers shows grain bag prices this year at six and a half cents. Oregon prices have varied between one and twelve cents. Morshove farms on the state line report prices aligned with either side of the line depending on location.
A drive among the orchards reveals trees burdened with large shiny red apple fruit. The harvest appears promising as the fruit weight stands out across the rows and promises strong yields for the season.
The piece notes Halloween activities in La Grande urging responsible fun and cautions about property damage. It also describes a California society launching a hundred silver dollar trials with parchment tags to track spend, aiming for data on American purchasing habits and a school composition reference.
The La Grande Improvement Company invites bids for four concrete foundations and four frame dwelling houses for immediate construction at the La Grande Investment Co office. Bid details and deadlines are to be obtained from the office.
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