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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1905

Page

6

Irrigation Labor Shortage Prompts Government Ad Campaign

Washington reports a looming shortage of workers for western irrigation projects as the Geological Survey and reclamation service struggle to recruit labor. Carloads of men are sent west, but many desert the jobs amid harsh conditions and social issues.

Scripps News Association Washington West Uncle Sam Geological Survey Reclamation Service

Closely Contested High School Basketball Ends In Draw

The High School and the Soldier Boys played a thrilling game ending 16 16 after a late surge by Williamson for the High School. Falk Mc Kennon Ma K Edwards Bay and guards McLachlin Gillilan were noted for strong play and officials received praise for impartial officiating.

Hendricks Edwards Mack Williamson Scott McKennon Goodnough Bay Falk Carbine N. G Berkeley McLachlin Smith Gillitan Griffin Thomas T. L. Williams Geo. Hansen Jr O.N. G Soldier Boys Sam Utes Ma .K. Edwards Gillilan

Officers Elected at La Grande Lodge No 41 A F and A M

La Grande lodge No 41 A F and A M elected officers on Saturday night. They will be installed on St John s day December 27. W M Frank Kilpatrick S W F M Jackson J W G W Noyes J M Berry Treas A C Williams Sec

la Grande Lodge A. F A. M St. John's Day Frank Kilpatrick W. M F. M. Jackson S. W G. W. Noyes J. W J.M. Berry Treas A.C. Williams Sec

Second Annual Ball by Railway Conductors at Commercial Club

The Order of Railway Conductors La Grande Division No 305 hosts its second annual ball at the Commercial Club hall on December 29, 1905. Tickets cost 1.00 and the event is open to all.

la Grande Division No. 305 Commercial Club

Local music school boasted as best in state

The article extols a city music school as highly advanced and practical. It describes two departments for different age groups, daily lessons for beginners, and flexible graduation options for older pupils. Fees or address details are given via Foley House over a candy store with phone 473.

Foley House

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