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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1906
Page
2
The page lists daily publication terms with annual and six month rates, per month charges, single copy price, and postal classification notes. It also mentions signed article policy, editor discretion, and a sample ad rate sheet with various typographic errors and stray lines about condolence notes and election prospects in California.
The battle of the ballots unfolds today as voters decide. Tomorrow evening the Observer will report the state and county results in detail. The piece notes Oregon as a decent place to live and that some residents prefer staying over California, a sentiment now tempered by the vote outcomes.
The article contemplates whether San Francisco will rebuild after a great disaster and become a mightier city on the Pacific coast, expressing hope that it will not be an exception to the rule.
A newspaper note proclaims a joyous change for a boy as rules advise the child to refrain from kissing anyone on the mouth and to avoid such gestures from others, a guidance likely welcomed by the boy and his many affectionate female relatives.
A comic exchange features a man defending his actions after being accused of kissing a girl. The scene captures sharp dialogue and playful back and forth, illustrating social norms and flirtation as depicted in Watson's Magazine.
John A Finch of Spokane through Wakefield and Witherspoon files suit in superior court to foreclose on a 47000 dollar mortgage with 7 percent interest since December 23 1905 plus 4500 in costs against Blalock Island Company. The island tract of about 20000 acres in the Columbia River southeast Benton County is owned by the defendant which has not answered.
City council orders sidewalk repairs on K Street between Second and Fourth Streets in La Grande Oregon to be completed by April 20 1906. Abutting property owners responsible. recorded by LR Snoox on April 4 1906.
All stockmen with stock in Union county must record brands ear marks and dumps with the county clerk by May 1 1906. The Union county brand book will be published on that date and requires proper recording for inclusion. C A Wirts Avice
An editorial laments strict tuberculosis prevention measures in schools and public spaces. It notes Dr. S. A. Knopf urging hygiene rules from spitting to hand washing, peeling fruit, and avoiding shared items, detailing a heavy burden on children amid modern science.
First publication March 26 1906 in Union County Circuit Court Oregon. Plaintiff J E Bateman seeks $53 76 plus 8 percent interest from Oct 50 1905 plus $20 attorney fee and costs. Defendants Allen Clark must answer by May 9 1906. An attached property sale is ordered to satisfy the judgment. Published by order of Judge Robert Eakin and La Grande Evening Observert.
Public land offer under the Timber Land Act of June 3 1878 notices disclosure of land claims at La Grande Oregon. Edward Lemp of Ada County Idaho filed sworn statements for the NW SE and NE SW sections in Township 25 south Range 10 east. witnesses listed. adverse claimants invited to file claims by May or June date before the registrar.
The establishment advertises board and room for five dollars per week payable in cash with meals at twenty six cents. It invites monthly patrons and notes a special rates finish. Located at 1417 Adams Ave, phone 1161. Mrs. W. E. Murchison is the proprietress.
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