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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1905
Page
2
The column argues improving La Grande streets with crushed rock and macadamized surfaces to reduce winter mud. It suggests rounding curves, rolled fuel to harden surfaces, and gutters to drain water. It notes flat residential streets prevent solid roadbeds and praises street parking and parkways like Walla Walla’s as models.
The piece argues voters will fix up the political pot for June elections with new issue material after past slogans like race questions economy and taxes lost punch. It warns against evoked official positions grafts and grabs and calls for fresh themes to avoid deception.
The article urges voters to build political will as kindling under the future vote. It warns that light from this pressure will reveal foulness and graft, casting it out by an indignant public, with wire-workers risking exposure and punishment if deceit is found.
The Prosser Bulletin notes Washington evaluates land and standing timber separately for tax purposes. King County recently raised a timber land value by about 200000 acres worth two dollars per acre, lifting a company's assessment by roughly $400000. Oregon is urged to adopt the Washington approach.
Ex-champion foot racer Louis Krayer recounts eight weeks of training in Salt Lake City in April and endorses Gallard’s Snow Liniment for sprains bruises and rheumatism. He notes a 500 cap, $1.00 bottle price from Newlin Drug Co.
An old notice from La Grande Oregon dated July 26 and September 1 announces new stock and a full feed line at Old Town store for wood and groceries. The message from E J Atkinson includes a 30 day time frame.
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