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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1910
Page
2
Union Honorable Loss for Asylum Fight Reflects Community Spirit
Union county residents led by Tom Wright and W J Townley conducted a fair campaign over two decades to oppose the asylum. the defeat is accepted with dignity and calls for progress. Pendleton’s victory is acknowledged as the winner of the “bughouse” contest, with hopeful wishes for state development tied to a granite, radium-lit structure and Umatilla river improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Tom Wright
W. J. Townley
N. K. West
Tham
Pendleton
Union County
Umatilla River
Western Growth in Pacific Coast States Outlook for 1911
The Westerner surveys strong 1910 figures and rising California oil output with a projected 75 million barrels for 1910 and growing pipe line activity. California orange and fruit values are high, with oil stocks seen as rising opportunities. Oregon targets 1911 as a banner year thanks to Sulslaw river harbor work at Florence and new rail lines, as Florence investors buy land and harbor improvements spur value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
California
Panama Canal
Midway-Maricopa
Kern River
Coalinga
Oregon
Oregon Coast
Willamette Valley
Sulslaw River
Florence
Eugene (Ore
Extension Postponed for Umatilla Project in West End
Washington reports say Taft approved only the 325000 Umatilla east side completion. The extension in the west end is unlikely due to funds limits and engineers treating it as a new project, with no source in the 20 million reclamation appropriation. H. G. Hobson cites the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla
Umatilla County
Washington
Pendleton
Oregonian
Morning Papera
Northwest
Taft
Board of Army Engineers
H. G. Hobson
Portland
East Oregonian
Umatila
Hopson
Reclamation Service
Pendleton Triumph Sparks War Mance Across Eastern Oregon
The Indians celebrate a victory at the Pendleton reservation as rival towns in Eastern Oregon react to Pendleton beating its sister cities in a sign contest. The scene underscores regional pride and ongoing tensions among neighboring communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Oregon
California's varied wealth shifting with tourism and crops
The article argues tourism generates about 14,000,000 annually yet will not surpass orange and oil in value to California. It notes tourism may eventually rival gold and dried fruit in importance, with green and dried fruits and tourism both rising, possibly changing ranks within a year or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Bug House Location Prompted Pendleton Victory Praise
The Evening Observer commends Bill Furnish E W McComas Bill Thompson and others for their remarkable skill and stamina. The piece notes their relentlessly steady play and likable nature despite a recent tough game against a stubborn opponent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Bill Furnish
E. W. McComas
Bill Thompson
Oregon Legislature Faces Plate Money Disbursement
The upcoming legislature will be tasked mainly with disbursing plate money. Past legislatures have spent readily, and Oregon awaits this body's approach to expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Baker City admits she never meant to be a candidate
The article states that Baker City acknowledged she never took the asylum bid seriously, joking about the phrase Put on the old gray bonnet. The report frames the admission as a candid reversal of intent by the subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker City
Holiday epoch ends and work resumes
The note urges readers that holiday time cannot last and advises preparing to return to the regular grind, signaling a return to routine responsibilities after a festive period.
Picture machine at the Star shows World Series Cubs vs Athletics
The Star screens a vivid depiction of the Cubs and Athletics in the World Series with clear action and recognizable figures from Ty Cobb to Brownie Burke. An urchin praises the picture as the best way to see the great American game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubs
Athletics
Star
Ty Cobb
Brownie Burke
Cincinnati Reds
Free Book On Appendicitis Prevention From A. T. Hill
A small booklet explaining what Appendix is how it develops and simple steps to prevent the condition is offered free for a short time by A. T. Hill, a local druggist. The pamphlet targets general readers seeking quick health guidance and is available at his shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Hill
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