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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1906
Page
4
A fragmented La Grande Oregon post office notice and local ad column discuss classifieds, advertising rates, editorial policy, and stray clippings. Mentions Oregon industries, railroads, and political notes including Roosevelt and Funston. Describes jail and bank thefts involving a cashier and the so called tall and short man.
A cryptic report notes imbalance in Banke Stere Land finances with a precarious balance in accounts. The coverage hints at missing funds or misaligned ledgers and suggests questions over the state of the fiscal books.
The Pendleton Tribune notes Walter Pollock married Miss Gladys Lily in Grande Ronde last Tuesday. The couple begins their life together with heartfelt congratulations and best wishes.
Report describes 2000 workers pressed into employment in oil bleak climate as farmers expand acreages and wheat prices surge. Losses and gains noted with a $10,000,000 value shift blamed on state crop activity and political pressure referenced through local figures and civic leaders.
R. Ledbetter of Alicel visits La Grande noting strong mule demand in Union county. He argues mules sell for 45 dollars at weaning and 100 to 125 dollars at two years, with lower maturity costs than horses. He currently has about seventy mules on the range and says last year sales reached about one hundred to buyers in Walla Walla, aiming for twice the money over horses.
A notice offers 100 acres of meadow pasture and 70 acres of grain land for rent near the Dr. M. K. Hace property. Details specify land types and location for prospective lessees.
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