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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1908
Page
4
Local readers hear calls to establish a cannery in Union amid rising northwest population and farm gains. The piece also notes grain demand, corn and apple farming ideas, upcoming trial of Captain Hanna, and grain mill activity amid rain shaping pasture and markets.
The article analogizes Mae to a boy passing through a stern stage of growth, arguing civic pride in Ia Gronie is diminishing as the city undergoes a painful “carolean” pruning period and gradual transformation. It notes pride wanes before lasting improvements set in.
A Union Republican piece praises David Eccles irrigation schemes for the Grande Ronde valley and argues water security benefits. it also discusses the growing prohibition movement and its impact on government revenues. The article ends by noting Rev Robert Burnett’s role.
Island City notes dated Aug 29 report Miss Affle Barnes of North Powder visiting sister Mrs Aft. Bune ter, Daniel Clapp returning from Long Beach after daughter Hazel’s death, Addie Hunter home from Baker City, Maud Jones of Medford visiting Mrs Thos Waite, Mrs Sheets arriving to teach school, and Miss Hazel Clapp’s death at Grande Ronde hospital with funeral at Union church led by Rev. C H King.
Royal Neighbors are invited to meet at the LO. OF. hall Sunday at 1 PM to attend the funeral of Mrs Charles Disqua. MAB, MAY WEAT, Clerk.
Robert Burton, famed tenor at the Pastime theater, bids farewell in La Grande with his last show tonight. Mr. Hit slated to deliver a baritone solo as the evening closes this chapter with a final performance.
Harvest in Walla Walla county nears completion with 85 to 90 percent of the crop threshed or in stacks. Farmers praise favorable weather and cheaper labor, noting fall wheat meets high standards and spring wheat is being sold. Local grain dealers report a quiet market after a price slump, with farmers holding grain until prices recover.
The music hall presented Two Little Shoes to a lively audience last night with many planning to return tonight. The natural story and startling situations held attention while comic numbers drew sustained laughter. Beane drew encores with the Two Little Shoes songs and the audience recalled the room mixup comedy most.
The Pastime presents The Hidden Hand as headliner with strong cinema, plus a variety of shorts including Love Laughs at Locksmiths and Caught by Telephone. An automobile race feature at Sherwood attracts patrons, with clear pictures and exciting peril noted. The Hitt whistle and Mocking Bird routine also praised.
The Grande Ronde Cash Co expects a carload of Rock Springs coal next Monday. The Seaside Signal offers a $5 reward for conviction of dynamite use in the Necan Lewis Brow, Props. feum and Wahana creeks area.
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