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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (May 22, 1914)
LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVE! FRIDAY, MAY 22, 1914. PAG-: TWO. COMMONWEALTH PROGRAM OUT ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE PAST A HE NOTABLE. Conference Discussions to Deal With Taxation and Budgets. $333$S$3S,J LA GRANDE TO BE STUDIED S i At the commonwealth confer- ference La Grande's method of S government will be closely stud- led. Being the only managerial form of government in the state, the conference has asked 5 for a paper on local govern- ment, and such will be supplied S by Manager F. J. Lafky. lead to organization with the view of lightening the burden of taxation. There will be planned: (a) An up-to-date system of Stato and local tax ation, (b) Reorganization of our administration agencies to secure economy and efficiency, (c) Develop ment of a scientific budgetary pro cedure. Elimination of the evils of unemployment. Improvement of the schools and the roads of the rural community to a plane of best living. Securing credit factories for the farmer at rates but a shade higher than those paid by Uncle Sam him self. Land settlement and exchange in Oregon without paying as toils to the hordes of spectators aid real estate brokers virtually all of future surplus income secured by the culti vator. Such political reorganization as will make certain the sway of enlightened public opinion and 'public will in Oregon. Policies for eliciting highest results from the finer civic sentiment of the recently enf ran chised womanhood of Oregon . S 5 38 S5 & 5s$?$ indigestion? Can't Eat? No Appe- Eugene, May 22. Special The Commonwealth conference which I takes up May 27, will have a great i deal of importance to it. The achievements of Common-1 wealth conferences of former years include water power development. A group of experts as volunteers, I the Oregon Hydro-Electric commis sion, has been investigating the prob- j lem of securing the best and earliest . development of the water powers of the state so that electricity in Oregon shall be cheaper than anywhere else hi this country and the best form of energy available for every use on the farm and in the factory. ; The public expenditures of cities, counties, and the state are being" re duced through better systems of business management suggested by expert service freely given by the University Department of economics and sociology. The Conference discussions will A treatment of Electric Bitters in creases your appetite; stops indiges tion; you can eat everything. A real spring tonic for liver, kidney and stomach troubles. Cleanses your whole system and you feel fine. Elec tric Bitters did more for Mr. T. D. Peeble's stomach troubles than any medicine he ever tried. Get a bot tle today 60c and $1.00 at your Drug gist. Bucklon's Arnica Salvo for Eczema. Whooping Cough. ,B- - i "About a year ago my three boys had whooping cough and I found Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the only one that would relieve their coughing and whooping spells. I con tinued this treatment and was sur prised to find that it cured the disease in a very short time," writes Mrs. Archie Dalrymple, Srooksville, Ohio. For sale by all dealers. Adv. SUMMER EXCURSIONS EAST viathe Tickets on Sale June 1 to September 30 Final Return Limit October 31 With Liberal Stopover Privileges UNION PACIFIC SYSTEM OREGON-WASHINGTON RAILROAD & NAVI GATION CO. OREGON SHORT LINE, UNION PACIFIC and connections. AT THE REDUCED ROUND TRIP FARES Shown in the Following List: Denver $ 55.00 Colorado Springs 55.00 Omaha fiO.OO Kansas City G6.M Saint Paul fiO.OO Dululh 60.00 Winnipeg 80.00 Snint Louis 70.00 Chicago 72.50 Cincinnati 8-1.40 Buffalo 2.00 Toronto ; Washington "I?" Philadelphia "8.50 New York City 08.50 Boston 110.00 Other Eastern Cities at Corres ponding Reductions. For Dp! ailed information, fares, routs and arrangements, cnll on ANY AGENT OF THE O-W. R. & N. J. II. KKF.NF.Y. Act. Let us Help you Plan Your Trip Now. Fresh Supply Of LEMP'S BUCK AND PALE In Bottles and on Draught U. L-OTTES Phone Black 51 1118 Jefferson Ave. La Grande, Oregon Geo. H. CurreyY Way Of Selling REAL ESTATE It was over four years ago, when this agency bega n selling real estate. Our success, from the very first, has proved the merit of our policy. We deal solely o n a COMMISSION BASIS. Our part in a sale is simply that of agent to both parties. We bring buyer and seller together, discuss all terms, and prepare a satisfactory contract. Both owner and buyer receive the same fair treatment in our dealings. 1 Why You Should See GEO. H.CURREY When You Want to SELL REAL ESTATE BUY REAL ESTATE. When you investigate our varied and exten sive listings, we show you our contracts with the owners, giving their actual prices and terms. Our general acquaintance with Union county lands greatly assists us in satisfying your wants.' What ever properties appeal to you, we willl be pleased to take you to look them over. Our listings in clude all varities of real estate priced at low figures and, if desired, with easy terms. When you place your property 'with us, be sides having the guarantee of fair treatment, you are assured results, for we devote our entire time and experience in selling your property. We de velop no special tracts or sections to the exclusion of others. We advertise your property; and we quote YOUR PRICE to prospective buyers, there by giving you all the chances for a quick sale. HOW TRADES ARE MADE A great many people that own real estate would rather have some other property. Fanners dig a for tune from .the soil, then move to the city. The business man retires from a successful commercial life to live in the country. Exchanges of real estate usually- result in a material gain to both parties, not only on ac count of better satisfaction, but also due to the use made of the land., Furthermore adavantageous trade can. often be made, when a cash buyer could not be easily located. LA GRANDE. "The Meiropolis of Eastern Oregon." As Grande Ronde Valley develops La Grande will grow, and the larger La Grande becomes the more intensified will be the farming. La Grande is a city of homes and payrolls. It is the logical center of Eastern Oregon, and the next few years promise an unprecedented development. With progressive people support ing an advanced business for mof city administration, with good schools and all modern municiple improvements, La Grande offers unusual opportunities to investors and home-seekers. UNION COUNTY. 'The Garden Spot of the Inland Empire.:'1 The Grande Ronde farmer is one of the most favored men on earth. His soil is deep and productive. He enjoys a climate unexcelled for either the health of his family or the growth of his crops. He is surrounded by the luxuries of civilization, such as good roads, fine schools, social and cooperative organizations, telephones, electricity, daily mail routes, automobiles, etc. There is no better place to farm for profit or live for pleasure. CHOICE PROPERTIES LOW PRICES EASY TERMS SOME TRADES INVESTIGATE FARMS. 160' Acre Farm, northeast of Island City in crop, all under cultivation, price $05 per acre. This is much lower than asked for the same place, priced two years ago. 76 Acre well improved farm, 50 acres in alfalfa balance in grain. Good house, barn and outbuilding. Price $7,000.00. Near North Powder. 320 acres, 35 in cul tivation, on which 85 tons of hay was raised last year. House, two barns, orchard, Phone R. F. D. Price $11,200.00. Only $650 cash required. No. 256. Stock Ranches. We have several, small and large in this and Wallowa county. If interested we will be pleased to have you call. ACERAGE. One Acre Tract on Spruce Ave. with good house and barn at $1,300. Small payment down to the . right party with monthly payments on balance. Several Tracts. We have several small tracts close to La Grande on which have been placed easy terms and very low prices. Call and investi gate. LOTS. Near Court House. Keep an eye on the lots cast of the court house. I have several blocks in that vicinity that are priced much lower than ruling prices for such property. Near high school.. .1 have two lots near the high school for $200 each with the sewer paid for. Note the number of new houses built in this vicinity. CITY RESIDENCES. , ,.s ' Here Is a Snap large well built house nd two big lots; this house was built for a home and originally cost more than is asked for the entire property. Very reasonable terms. Large House, Small Payments. Well built house, modern, 8 rooms, close enough in to rent rooms, large lot 80 by 95, $2.00 cash and $30 per month including interest will buy it. Investigate. Small Home. $700 buys plastered home in West La Grande overlooking the val ley. Wired, water in house, Terms. Investigate. Bargains. We have real bargains in La Grande residences in all parts of the city, and all prices, terms etc. Call and look over our listings. INSURANCE Protect Your Family, Yourself and Your Crediors. We Will Insure Your- REAL ESTATE From Fire. PERSONAL PROPERTY From Fire or Burglary. PLATE GLASS From Breakage. LIVE STOCK From Disease or Death. CHOPS From Failure or Fire. HEALTH From Accident or Disability. AUTO From Fire, Theft, Collision, Accidents. EMPLOYEES From Injury. We Also Write Fidelity and Surity Bonds. PALMER LOGGED OFF LANDS. $15.00 Per Acre $1.50 Per Year. Interest 6 Per Cent. Deep, Rich, Black Soil. Climate and altitude same as Grande Ronde Valley. The Geo. Palmer Lumber Company has left the land in easy shape for clearing. This is certainly an unusual chance to secure a fine farm and home with very little capital. It is also an exceptional oppor tunity for a profitable investment. Why go to Central Oregon, or Canada for cheap land when you can secure some of the very best land in Union County at $15 per acre and yearly payments of only $1.50 per acre. I have several thousand acres to offer you. Call and see photographs, you will want to see the land. LET US RENT YOUR PROPERTY FOR YOU. IF YOU WISH TO BUY, SELL, TRADE, RENT OR INSURE, SEE 108 Elm Street La Grande, Oregon. Phone Main 744. Geo. H. Currey He Who Sells R EAL ESTATE Heavy Dull Feeling Swollen Hands and Feet Due to Kidney Trouble. Your kidneys need help when your l Hands ami loot inicaen swimi u and you feel dull and sluggish. Swol len joints, rheumatic twinges, puffy eye lids and ankles are just so many calls for help from overworked and sluggish kidneys. 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For sale Read the advertisements too. mmmmmm 1 tfPECIAL Chocolato Fudge 25 cents pound. Save Your Coupons and get Y an entire Base Ball outfit Free. We give a coupon with every drink of Ironport. Young's Sweets Phone, Red 3931. 1102 Adams Ave.
