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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1906
Page
2
The piece urges La Grande citizens to support local trades by using home barber and cigar factories, noting fourteen barbers in five shops and ten with families. It argues loyalty to local producers would yield more steady employment and a stronger, prosperous community.
A New York press report cites seven men as key controllers of major U S business and industry: John D Rockefeller, J P Morgan, James L Hill, James Silliman, George F Baker, Jacob Schiff, and E H Hare. The piece argues they dominate industry and politics, linking this influence to national power.
The Eugene Register notes the city acknowledges its duty to the state press which has publicized the safe and pure water supply. Eugene pledges reciprocity when opportunity arises.
A sentimental vignette describes a husband praising his wife as she works, triggering happiness that ripples to neighbors and even a needy woman, while a clerk or teacher gains motivation from kind words. The message urges passing on praise to foster better work and spirit.
Several parties claim timber rights on two million feet or more near Foley Bik. The dispute centers on ownership and extracting value from the timber stands managed by La Grace Investment Co.
The city of La Grande Oregon invites bids for trading and gravelling Sixth Street from Washington Avenue to Street per specifications. Bids due October 3 1906 at 4 pm with certified check equal to percent of bid. Street Committee chair C S Duns reserves right to reject any bid.
The text describes farm land and fences, owners facing pity and misfortune, mentions executors and an estate administrator. It references a deceased Tim Daved at La Grande on August 28 1908 and notes about property shares and assignments. The passage is garbled but indicates legal notices surrounding land and an estate.
Property described as Ball Boarding House at 1714 South Street La Grande part of Jane Ball estate offered for sale to the highest bidder. Life interest and remainder to George Ball. Bids due by 12 00 Tuesday September 4 at the undersigned office 1212 Sixth Street La Grande.
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