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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1910
Page
4
The Observer announces editor and owner Sinda Bruce Dennis and lists second class matter status for La Grande. It notes no publication of unsigned or nom de plume pieces and requests signed submissions with editor discretion to revise, urging readers to sign articles and schedule appointments.
In a strong editorial the La Grande newspaper rejects a former resident's call to relocate to Mexico for health or money. It argues the community can thrive at home in Union and Wallowa counties and warns readers to consider extended visits before moving abroad. It notes few Americans seek foreign life and stresses attachment to home country.
George H. Currey advertised land in the Evening Observer. A man saw the ad, visited the land by auto, and a $6500 sale was completed in ten minutes. The only aid used was the Observer columns.
The passage argues advertisers in La Grande demonstrate reliability by their local presence. It notes Mr. Currey’s experience to counter skepticism about advertising in a live newspaper. Baker City will vote on the commission form of city government, seen as improving accountability with paid officials reporting to the people.
The text envisions irrigation boosting La Grande’s population and land values within three years. It urges residents to urge irrigation district leaders to pursue a major project considered the valley’s greatest achievement.
The article lauds Wallowa County for its wealth production and its people, calling them a fine grade of humanity. It urges La Grande citizens to visit and observe the notable work in the region.
Community leaders call on residents to drop local quarrels and unite for ambitious valley projects on the calendar. They warn progress hinges on cooperation rather than hostility among neighbors and groups.
The national life and revolver matches at Camp Perry Ohio run August 4 to 25 drawing about 1000 top marksmen and 1000 troops. Features include police revolver matches with a silver trophy and multiple high profile cups, under War Department direction and National Board promotion of life practice.
A colloquial sketch praises Justice Moody for lifelong public service and jokes about perseverance in office. It recalls Queen Carmen Sylva of Roumania born in 1843, her wartime hospital work and literary pen name, and mentions Louisiana Governor Sanders and his political rise and actions.
Two candidates announce for the joint senator seat representing Union Umatilla and Morrow counties. F Wilson of Athena favors direct primary, public funds economy, good roads and strict law enforcement. C A Barrett of Athena seeks Republican nomination, pledges to uphold direct primary and people’s choice for senator, if elected.
The Philadelphia Record cites a wry exchange about luck in love and cards. A wise guy offers luck at cards is mirrored by a simple mug noting holding hands as a remedy. The piece ends with a promotional line about encouraging talent to create.
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