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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1909
Page
4
Editor George H. Currey outlines subscription rates and terms. United Press Telegraph Service provides content. The La Grande post office classifies the paper as second class. Notices, signed articles only, and advertising rates are detailed along with condolence line pricing.
The piece argues that the Missouri River rate case and a possible Spokane decision will test the Interstate Commerce Commission’s power to set railroad rates. It contends rising coast benefits from current rates threaten inland businesses and warns that government ownership could become a major political issue in the next presidential campaign.
A letter from La Grande laments high water rates for irrigation and argues meters are fair but costly to maintain flower gardens. It notes irrigation may cost under a dollar fifty per lot and contrasts with cheap pumping costs. The piece ends by highlighting aviation advances with Paulham flying three hours before fuel ran out.
Grand Ronde valley draws daylight viewers as travelers on the night train stop in La Grande to glimpse the valley. Dozens of families disembark nightly for daytime scenery. Cucumbers of all sizes offered for pickling by Freshman Bros at 1812 Y avenue.
A meeting of the Riverside Park Association is set for 7 30 this evening at the Bohnenkamp residence to consider W F Chace landscape architect proposal. All members are urged to attend. Mrs Be Polack Secretary.
A $100 reward is offered for the arrest and conviction of the person who took a 1000 pound black pony from a pasture last week in March. The pony has a white hind foot and is branded with a small H on the right shoulder and a ball circle V on the left stifle. A recurry of animal is requested.
An advertisement touts a fat reducing bottle promising drastic weight loss in 30 days. It warns of severe health risks from excess fat including heart disease kidney trouble apoplexy and muscular rheumatism while urging readers to invest a dollar.
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