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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1909
Page
4
La Grande Evening Observer lists subscription costs and ad rates. It notes editorial discretion for unsigned pieces, requests signed submissions, and explains local notices and condolence card charges.
After years of steady advertising and patient boosting, Pacific coast states gained eastern interest. Spies brought back reports that sparked discontent with limited surroundings, but the go west and grow up with the country spirit took root as people arrived by the thousands and the region’s resources were developed.
Francis J. Heney states he does not intend to run for mayor. He notes his pace in campaigning would match his pace in jury selection, suggesting the election would end before he was ready. The defense is blamed for delaying jury selection.
A Washington state inspection found filthy conditions at a Walla Walla abattoir, prompting cleanup before any further slaughter for sale. Four markets were closed as authorities enforce welfare and hygiene standards amid broader Northwest notes on fruit crops and seasonal market movements.
A garbled dispatch notes a Kansas man’s suicide over unpaid taxes. It mentions a train of 104 cars on the North Bank road this week. Four Walla Walla meat shops were ordered cloned by Washington inspectors until a slaughter home is cleaned.
The Boise Commercial club via Fig Advertising seeks a five word catch phrase at five dollars per word to promote the city Portland is again rejoicing over pure Walter.
Workmen excavate the foundation for new city scales in front of the recorder's office. An ordinance making the city recorder the official weigher and measurer is likely to be finalized and passed at tonight’s council meeting promised to be the longest in months.
The Texas Society of Washington observes the San Jacinto battle anniversary at Odd Fellows hall on Seventh Street. Representative Morris Sheppard and George F Burgess will speak, with a musical program planned.
Owner offers a four room house with 3 lots and barn at a low price. Payments down from 0 to 2000, balance easy terms. Buy now to avoid higher costs next month. See details and price 20.89 bet. No. 22. South side residence closely located in city.
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