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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1908
Page
4
The Ta Grande Evening Observer lists advertising rates and notice policies. It notes display ad rates, line charges for notices, and requests contributors sign articles. The piece discusses community concerns on irrigation, employment, and local economic factors affecting the area.
The piece argues Union County should pursue farming reform to attract eastern settlers. It contends cheap land exists in the valley, but wheat farming requires heavy investment and new methods. A proposal mentions converting wheat lands to fruit, expanding irrigation, and drawing settlers via commercial club actions.
Edward Fain a railway mail clerk on the Dayton to Pasco route of the Northern Pacific was arrested at Pasco Wash for pocketing money placed in his care. Government detectives traced the funds via a mailed package and Fain was later taken to Spokane for custody. The arrest follows a four month period of successful operation by Fain in diverting funds.
A Sunday wrestling event saw Roy Breaks Anite suffer a painful accident after a fall in bed where a bone injury was reported. Ginga Webre attended the scene as part of the report on the incident and medical checks followed.
A local shop lists Bert Wuffiman's Peers on sale under the title Bong of the Oregon Pine. The Whaic of Poole by Hert Huffman appears at Leavitt's cigar store pad and New i's drug store with price 66 conta dew.
Natieo city water users urged to abstain from irrigation the evening of the fifth during a reservoir cleaning. Water remaining in pipes will be reserved for fire protection, says Water Superintendent.
Dr Charles Coe announced engineers will assess an electric railway linking Pendleton with Furnish Co irrigated country and later Walla Walla. Feasibility hinges on a favorable grade of about one-fortieth to one percent, with the project described as a business proposition and franchise considerations pending.
A fragment from a 19th century page details Johnny Green recounting a dispute where a man allegedly paid nearly $800 for an eye tooth procedure. The garbled text mentions Pettier or Sea York and a dentiat involved in the claim.
Treasurer calls warrants payable up to 6761 for general fund and up to 7611 for water fund with interest details and dates. Also lists a rental notice for a five room house and a six room house for rent with contact numbers.
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