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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1910
Page
4
Public notice from The Observer lists postage at Le Grand and second class matter. It notes daily except Sunday publication, subscription rates, and policy against unsigned contributed articles. Editors reserve the right to revise signed pieces and discourage anonymous or pseudonymous submissions.
The piece attacks the latest Oregon census showing 672 765 residents and predicts strong growth ahead. It notes Portland’s 117 000 gain and argues future immigration will surge as the state awakens to new economic and political effort.
The Elks lodge in La Grande announces a memorial service in the auditorium tomorrow afternoon to honor departed members. The event marks an annual memorial address, encouraging reflection on the brothers who have passed, highlighting the order as a patriotic social force.
The article argues that wheat will become the valley’s leading product as fruit acreage grows and valuations rise. It notes farmers held wheat when prices fell and now higher prices push more grain to market, boosting the circulating medium and lending an “easy street” tone to La Grande and nearby areas.
State Secretary F A Sikes of Milton passes Pendleton en route to Condon for a large meeting tomorrow and then Mayville. He outlines a concerted campaign to organize Gilliam and surrounding grain counties, strengthen existing locals, and form new unions across Oregon.
The fragment mentions Umatilla county and a farmers' union banner, with a Bristol Tennessee case about constipation and a claim that Chanverlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets cure. For sale by dealers.
Duncan M. Smith presents a string of humorous observations on parents, money, opportunity, and gender. The short quips poke fun at everyday folly, noting how beliefs and habits shape family life and social judgments.
A dialogue scene features Uncle Rastus and Mr Blackstone about missing chickens. Uncle Rastus denies guilt while Mr Blackstone claims to have proof, though the culprit insists no proof exists. The exchange hints at a rural caper with humor over hens and feathers.
A terse line warns a man he may lose his reputation if he does not look out. The reply says he cannot. The exchange notes that others read it to him at every place he goes.
When feet are wet and body chilled from exposure, a large dose of Chamberlain's Coughy and hot foot bath before bed are advised to ward off a severe cold. For sale by all dealers.
Notice announces December 12, 1910 general election in La Grande Union County Oregon to elect mayor recorder chief of police treasurer and one councilman per ward. Voters will decide on a $10,000 sewer bond issue and Charter amendment to appoint police chief by the mayor. Polling place and officials listed.
The notice lists ward polling places and judge appointments for La Grande Oregon with election hours from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on a designated day. It also announces a December 7 1910 council meeting to consider estimated costs and the levy of an assessment with a hearing for aggrieved persons. City officials F L Meyers mayor and D B Cox city recorder signed the notices dated November 30 1910.
Notice given under two city resolutions to create Improvement District No 13 on N Fir street. The Common Council will order paving by Bithulithic method ten days after service to affected owners. Boundaries run from South curb line of Monroe Avenue to North line of Saven. A special assessment will be levied to pay for the improvement. estimated cost stated.
A column contrasts Chinese landmen’s alleged lack of regulation with white workers facing strict rules and higher costs. It argues Cherry's New Laundry embodies modern, sanitary steam methods and urges readers to compare the two to protect local employment and city interests.
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