Palmer Lumber Plant hailed as triumph in mill construction
The George Palmer Lumber Company near La Grande is praised as a modern, large scale mill complex begun in 1907. It features a 300000 box capacity, a separate sawdust system, a three color printing press, in-house fire system, and a winter operable hot pond. Timber from Wallowa and Union counties fuels operations with rail access, supporting 25 000 to 30 000 million feet yearly trades across the United States. Executives include George Palmer president and Vincent Palmer manager.
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George Palmer Lumber Company
la Grande
Palmer Lumber Company
Pany
Wallowa
Union
United States
New York
Middle Western
Itme
George Palmer
B. M. Frees
G. M. Burkit
M. B. Donohue
Vincent Palmer
Merchant Dalton's Rise From Minnesota to La Grande Store
8 H Dalton emigrated from Sweden about ten years ago, owned a St. Cloud store, then moved west to La Grande Oregon. He now operates a dry goods and notions shop at 1918 Adams Avenue, selling teas coffee crockery in a 30 by 90 foot building with up to date stock.
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Sweden
St. Cloud
Minnesota
la Grande
H. Dalton
Oregon
Adams Avenue
Dalton's Cash Store Earns Local Distinction
A description of Mr. Dalton thriving in a cash business, buying for cash and selling for cash, and offering customers discounts. He runs the city’s only cash store, delivering direct value to shoppers.
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Dalton
Thrift Industry Helps J G Snodgrass Found Success in La Grande
J G Snodgrass, a native of eastern Oregon and former starter in Sneder, built a successful business by thrift and industry. He bought the grocery store of BE Staples in La Grande, offers a large complete line, and plans to remain in the city. He recently completed a bungalow on Washington Street and supports the city band. There are five flowing artesian wells in Union county.
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J.G. Snodgrass
Oregon
Sneder
Mr. Snodgrass
W. J. Snodgrass
Snodgrass
BE. BR. Staples
la Grande
Washington Stree
Black
City of
Grande Rende
Grande Ronde apples attract world wide buyers and praise
In Oregon Grande Ronde apples draw top prices from Goulds Vanderbilts and Rockefellers as buyers rush to secure stock. The text notes strong demand and sales networks, plus a plan by Mr Black to offer 10 acre plots with 15 percent down, four years to complete, with orchard and tax duties covered during installments. Mr Black also trades farm lands and western mountain ranches 160 to 300 acres in size.
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Oregon
Goulds
Vanderbilts
Rockefelers
Ray & Hansfield
Black
Quality Store's Trade Grows in La Grande
La Grande's Quality Store on Adams Avenue, owned by N. K. West, builds strong trade with a premier stock and fair pricing. The brick building houses large display windows, 90 by 90 and 80 by 110 foot departments, a full basement, and an elegant interior with modern fixtures. Staff are knowledgeable and courteous, and the store keeps up with trends while offering a broad line from infant wear to men’s goods and millinery.
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la Grande
Grande Ronde Valley
Adams Avenue
N. K. West
Ken” West
Eastern Oregon Store and La Grande City Involved
A report notes involvement of a store in eastern Oregon and the city of La Grande in the described matter.
Engineer Curtis Has Fine Record
Arthur Curtis the present city engineer of La Grande grew up in Grande Rounde Valley and chose La Grande as his home. He trained in Oregon schools, began as county purveyor for 14 years, then led city engineering efforts during major street improvements. He previously served in the United States reclamation service and Grande Ronde Reservoir company, started his own business in 1909, and now holds sewer plans, a machine shop contract, and oversees a 20,000 acre Idaho tract.
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Arthur Curtis
Grande Rounde Valley
City of
la Grande
Oregon
Curtis
United States Reclamation Service
Reclamation Service
Grande Ronde Reservoir Company
Custer County
Idaho
Darley awarded C R N contract in La Grande
C T Darley, newly established in La Grande, receives a contract for the C R N project. His engineering and contracting business, built on experience, has made him one of the citys busiest contractors as he handles dispatch and satisfaction in his work.
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C. T. Darley
la Grande
Mr. Darley
Lillys Hardware Trade Expands Across Grande Ronde
Frank J. Lilly, veteran hardware and crockery dealer, has run and expanded his La Grande store for two years since purchasing it from Mrs. T. M. Murphy. The business includes wholesale and retail departments with a large stock of hardware, crockery, ranch and mill supplies. His trade covers La Grande and the Grande Ronde valley.
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Frank J. Lilly
Mr. Lilly
Corvallis
R. M. Wade & Company
Willamette Valley
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Palmer Lumber Plant
Union County
Grand Ronde Valley
C. J. Black
Mammoth
The
Quality Store
Darley
LILLY
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