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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1910
Page
11
Publisher notes subscription prices for daily and weekly issues and explains policy on signed and pseudonymous articles. The La Grande paper declares it will not publish articles under a nom de plume and asks readers to sign messages to avoid disappointment.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson advocates increased soil production by expanding irrigation in the west and northwest. He argues the Grande Ronde valley would greatly benefit, potentially doubling crops, as eastern states intensify efforts elsewhere. The piece urges accelerating the irrigation campaign to benefit this valley.
In Oregon a push to form new counties emerges with Umatilla and Baker eyed for division from Pendleton and the wheat belt. Editor Putnam of the Medford Tribune challenges calls for carving a new state from Oregon and California.
City administration outlines improvements including cement sidewalks paving streets and a sewerage system. Residents urged to support the plan, noting objections fade once benefits and value gains are demonstrated. Railroad access and street appearance will shape visitors' first impressions of La Grande.
Ruth Bryan plans to marry again, expressing hope to find a suitable partner. The note suggests a forthcoming wedding and relief at securing a favorable match for her new union.
State Land Board invites sealed bids by 11:00 a.m. August 1 1910 for school lands described as section 16 township 6 range 24 east. Bids require an application to purchase and at least one fifth of the amount offered. Minimum bid 1.00 per acre. Board may reject all bids. Address bids to G G Brown Clerk State Land Board Salem Oregon marked Application and bid to purchase state lands. G Brown joint State Land Board dated April 22 1910 April 29 August 1
A brief note promoting the product Sunshine to restore scratched or weather beaten woodwork and furniture. The text encourages applying Sunshine to revive old items and make them look new, including furniture and picture frames.
Local ad promotes a range of wood finishes including Oak Walnut Mahogany Rosewood and Silver and Gilt priced from 200 ux to $3.00 per gallon. A small brush applies Sunshine with demonstrations noted. The coll's La Grande's Greatest Store.
La Grande and Perry residents fear undercount after no enumerator was seen in Perry during the first 15 days. A Perry sawmill survey showed no sign of canvassing. Towns under 5000 population have 30 days to complete the census, so La Grande still has 15 days to finish.
Perry Island City and Palmer Mill will join regular route. Co. W. Baker, the tailor, starts next Monday to service Palmer Mill Perray Island City with deliveries on Saturdays and Fridays. Three or four new workers will join the force as business grows, aiming to become the largest cleaning and repairing shop in Eastern Oregon. Local merchants expect more growth as Union and Wallowa counties recognize La Grande’s business strength.
Pendleton on April 2 The case tests local option law in Umatilla County on grounds that county court was not notified of election results making the prohibition order invalid. Thomas Murrel stands trial after indictments for selling beer containing more than four percent alcohol. Both sides agree on sale but deny violation of law citing absence of local option law in the county.
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