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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
4
The Dalles paper carries editorials on irrigation bonds and local politics. Readers are urged to attend a Saturday meeting to discuss the irrigation proposal, with remarks about debt reduction and a push toward La Grande becoming a mining center as Mt Emily prospects gain attention.
I N McMillan chief inspector in Washington addressed the Presidential Portmasters Association of California and urged postal savings banks. He said over eight million eight hundred ninety six thousand dollars were invested last year in small money orders paid to individuals themselves. He claimed 58 percent of hoarded funds would rapidly flow into postal banks and that postal banks would not harm existing savings institutions.
A late city mass meeting will hear the originators of the irrigation project explain the proposed plan and its expected impact. Promoters outline a 20 000 acre base with 29 per acre guarantees, with rebates if extra water rights are secured and an education campaign to recruit farmers and bondholders.
An audit of Union county officers through June 30 1908 finds accounts neat and orderly with minor errors. Recommendations favor taxpayer friendly reforms including shifting tax roll handling to the sheriff adopting a tax notices system and adopting requisition forms while reducing costly clerk books.
The notice discusses proposed water projects in Otto tan ho and nearby counties with price estimates from 20 to 50 dollars per acre. It urges every landowner to attend a meeting, learn details, and ensure neighbors also attend to hear contract terms and potential charges.
J J Mimnaugh Amitar Tesora ious writes to Baker County officials about the sheriffs office note system. He notes notices now lack property descriptions, leaving taxpayers uncertain which property is assessed for tax payment.
Notice from Union County Oregon mayors a sealed bid process for a wooden bridge over Catherine Creek on Main street Union. Bids due August 1 1908 at 12 noon with 5 percent certified check. county reserves right to reject all bids.
The O R N Co announces a special excursion on Friday August 21 leaving La Grandee at 5 p m for Portland arriving next morning 1 15 a m. Steamer T J Potter departs Portland at 1 p m arriving at the Beach 7 30 p m. Round trip price 10 00 tickets valid to Sept 6 with a 13 day stop over in Portland on return if desired. Passengers may depart the Beach Sunday August 23.
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