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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1910
Page
2
A clipped note from the La Grants office warns writers that articles must be signed and approved before publication. The paper states it will not publish unsigned pieces and reserves the right to revive rejected content only with editor approval.
A discussion of property taxation reform in Oregon notes full valuation as the fair method, critiques the legacy of mortgage and note taxation, and laments legislative patchwork. It cites prior mortgage taxes driving capital away and calls for consistent, lawful assessment practices.
Heacocks claims the only place in Union County to see nine new lenses exactly like yours within three to four days. Store staff advise visitors to visit Newlin's Due Stora for service.
The article discusses a planned rail expansion led by a national figure, with focus on connecting previously railroadless Deschutes country and Eastern Oregon. It notes Hilllines potential routes through the Grande Ronde valley and the Walla Walla to Snake River corridor, emphasizing importance of a possible visit for gathering route details and boosting development.
A fragmented item notes Pinchot prepares to act against Ballinger but will wait for the right moment as public opinion presses for change. The piece compares the ongoing dispute to a trivial sideshow once Theodore Roosevelt returns, suggesting political stakes loom large.
The Newlin Bock and flatonery Cev donate a star piano free of charge for the upcoming production of The Mikado by home talent. The show, praised two weeks ago, will be repeated by popular request next Saturday night.
City Superintendent Stent leads the high school baseball squad departing for Wallowa county with two games scheduled at Enterprise tonight and tomorrow. Players include Pidcock, Childers, Irwin, F. Ralston manager Blystone Olver Bohnen Grady Meyers Garrity and extra pitchers as locals back the combi tion plan.
Fragmentary text references Jeffries and a backer aiming for a win. It discusses balance, protection of readers from an unpleasant personality, and a awaited outcome. The garbled lines suggest a newspaper note about an election or public matter involving Jeffries and public response.
The Observer announces the arrival of G R Scott with newspaper training from the Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News. He will oversee advertising and circulation and visit local business firms regularly. His experience supports the paper’s push to expand and earn community friendship.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Ta Grande Looks Geet as Him in a tale with Daina. Mentions La Grands guest Goort Temireux and Oliver bau who witnessed sage brush growth. Notes faith in country and Grande Ronde valley merit versus Twix Palle, and mentions crop raising without irrigation appealing to peaners.
Notice from La Grande Recorder invites contractors to bid on macadam pavement work at 920 Cui Yda with plans on file. Bids due by 4 pm May 4 1910 must include a certified check equal to 5 percent of bid. The city reserves the right to reject all bids.
Reports from La Grande show enumerators confronting obstructions as they strive to complete the census count. Some residents refuse to answer the slips, though officials emphasize noncompulsory participation and warn against evading the process.
The article surveys Mark Twain Samuel Clemens life from early travels to literary fame. It notes his 70th birthday landmark at the Library of Alexandria, his candid self portrait of being made, and his lifelong fight against injustice. It highlights his humor as a facet of deep thought and his late support for women's suffrage two days before his daughter Jean’s death.
Notice is hereby given that the executor of the last will of Angus Shaw will hold a public sale on Saturday April 23 7010 at o'clock p.m. at the Angus Shaw farm in Summerville Oregon. The sale includes a mower hack surrey single harness range heating stove dor m chairs organ bed stands stand table folding bed and many other house furniture items farm tools and one cow plus a surkey plow. Cash only for the highest bidder. ANGUS SHAW Jr Hirestor.
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