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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1904
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows a publication notice for La Grands Oregon with postal classifications and rates. Details indicate a daily publication schedule excluding Sundays, with pricing listed as one year in advance and six months in advance, plus single-copy price.
A Union Republican column argues newspapers should favor benevolent acts over crimes to improve public morale. It condemns yellow journalism and urges local papers to highlight noble deeds, church and school building, and community progress, proposing an Eastern Oregon Press Association meeting.
A proposal mentioning the Eastern Oregon Press Association as a favored element suggests a path likely to advance regional media collaboration and policy discussion among nearby outlets and stakeholders.
The LaGrande Electric Light Co will begin supplying day current on January first fulfilling a long felt need in La Grande. Demand has grown for daytime power and orders already received suggest the plant’s output will be fully contracted soon as the town moves toward city status.
An ad promises budget coats with a focus on value and savings. It mentions box coats, garment coverage, and alternatives for paying less than other options. The text is garbled but centers on affordable outerwear and store pricing.
Notice announces estate actions for the last will and testament of Kellogg deceased. Executors named include M Church with attorney O H Finn. Reading and claims period to follow with publication dates noted in the official notice.
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