This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1905
Page
2
A brief condolence notice appears entered at the La Grande post office. The message reflects solemn sentiments and requests quiet reflection in the community.
The article notes the President's message spans about 25,000 words yet remains accessible. It emphasizes the push for congressional action and reveals no retreat on railroad rate positions, with Ossmayer publishing a representative sample showing plain style.
According to United States General Land Office records Oregon has received 6055.595 acres of land from unspecified sources. The note records a transfer of land and marks a step in later entry processing.
The article notes vast timber and land grants in Oregon with 5 529 706 acres for common schools and 777 096 acres for wagon roads, many thousands of acres still unsold. It highlights La Grande as a potential site for a business college, and mentions The Dalles Chronicle joining Scripps News Association. It discusses the President's message on corporations and railroads and wheat distribution to warehouses, Liverpool markets, and the heavy handling of wheat from farm to port.
The piece argues lawmakers should focus on local needs like roads and schools rather than backing a single U S Senate candidate. It dismisses rumors that Senator Depew will resign as absurd and criticizes the notion of political hysteria surrounding resignations.
Local ad fragment from a druggist notes readiness to oblige customers with right prices. A. T. Hitt advertises accommodation and affordability in pharmaceutical services.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.