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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1910
Page
4
Bruce Dennis editor and owner notes articles must be signed and dated for publication. Undeclared pieces appear under discretion of the editor and may be revived or rejected. Postal service tagging as second class matter is indicated for La Grande.
The letter discusses prohibition's failures and calls for a middle ground regulating liquor sales through licensing based on conduct. It contrasts old saloons with modern views and cites Grover Cleveland. Also praised is George Cornwall and The Timberman for Pacific Northwest timber industry insight.
J. E. Whiton from La Grande Oregon writes that southeastern Minnesota publishers seek a western home and praise La Grande for its residents and progress. He notes Adams avenue paving, water and sewer extensions, a new school, and O R N machine shops signaling growth, while urging tolerance for moral reform and a Y M C A.
The campaign period opens with little public interest in nominating primaries. Voters face a dusty field as political observers debate who will win. The piece notes the primaries as the best arena to select suitable candidates and warns of growing complacency.
Colonel Hofer makes a flying trip through Southern Oregon and is believed to lead the field opposing Bowerman yet will rank with the also rans after the primary.
The text stresses thorough and scientific irrigation as essential for the Grande Ronde, urging collective remembrance of its importance for local farming prosperity.
Several candidates announce for joint senator and representative seats in Umatilla Union and Morrow counties. F Wilson of Athena seeks joint senator. A Barrett of Athena and C T Bacon of La Grande also enter. Clyde T Hockett of Enterprise announces candidacy for joint representative in the 24th district. Primary vote set for September 24 1910.
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