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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1906
Page
2
Notices discuss ad rates, suffrage prospects in Portland, tax comparisons with Baker City, and Union county as a harvest area. Land and weather conditions in Grande Ronde valley promising. senate adjournment timing debated with May 10 or June 1 as possible dates.
Mayor Stoddard faces scrutiny as the city reviews its finances. Critics argue a 50,000 dollar annual revenue should yield more for taxpayers. In recent years the city bore costs from county seat campaigning, moving county offices, bond interest, a heating plant, cross walks, city grades, extending five miles of water mains and higher salaries. This year a repeat of such expenses is unlikely, and the floating debt should decline as revenues stay near last year.
Notice states a special line of season’s newer ladies hats and tailored hats will arrive in time for the millinery opening in early April. Watch for the announcement from The Fair Department Store.
Josep F. Baxer of La Grande Oregon declares his candidacy for District Attorney in Wallowa and Union counties ahead of the April 20 1906 Republican primary. He states he is not backed by any committee and presents himself like the other candidates in the race.
Sealed bids requested by J B Gillam County Clerk for 100 cords of green cut yellow pine or red fir wood to be cut in four foot lengths and corded in the Union County Court House basement. Wood to be cut before June 15 1906 and delivered by September 15 1906. Bids due April 4 1906 at ten o clock. County reserves right to reject all bids. Lost notice for gold spectacles between Christian church and National Bank. Reward to finder.
A Woodford Tennessee woman nearly died after a long lung infection but began recovering after taking Dr King’s New Discovery. Friends report she improved quickly and fully recovered, now a healthy woman. Available for 50 cents or 1 dollar at local stores.
All persons knowing themselves indebted to mean over the accounts are hereby notified to call and settle on or after April 10. All accounts due and not settled by that time will be placed in the hands of an attorney for collection. Frep Jacons.
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