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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1908
Page
4
Subscription and advertising rates listed for daily and weekly editions. A quaint weather and travel note extols Grande Ronde as a perpetual pleasant home with nostalgic lines about buggy rides and hay markets. The piece ends with reflections on finding a better home than Grande Ronde, invoking Ponce de Leon.
The passage notes La Grande's continual steady growth despite 1908 panics, presidential year concerns, and bank failures. It emphasizes the city moving toward a reputation as a city of homes and a stable community.
Theatergoers note high grade attractions at the opera house as inferior companies go out of business. several strong acts are still to come this season.
As 1909 begins, a call goes out to petition the school board for a special election to authorize a new school building. The aim is to complete the process in time for the fall opening of the next school year.
The speaker urges relentless pursuit of the park project, warning that enthusiasm will surge after the holidays and insisting the undertaking must not be allowed to fail before achieving its goal.
The speaker believes a cannery will be secured in the coming year after a lengthy period of discussion. It is noted that the prestart talking phase has been completed and the days between Christmas and New Year’s are considered the longest of the year.
In the death of Mr. Spreecklen the Pacific coast loses one of the pioneer citizens, who within one lifetime built up an immense fortune. Pendleton business men are concentrating their efforts in an attempt to secure A owaovlen mill and doubtless will secure it.
Bryson, the district attorney of Carval le, prohibits Eugene drug stores from selling medicines such as Peruna Hostetter's Electric Bitters Lash's Bitters and similar products. The action targets misleading representations about these age before.
The article argues for a conference uniting eastern Oregon towns including Ontario Cove Island City Elgin Weston and Wallowa County to raise prestige and curb ringers. Mark Moorhouse of Pendleton leads the push urging La Grande to join and enforce the four year rule so athletes compete for school sake.
Albany plans modernization as the city moves from old horse car service to a new electric line. Grants Pass advances toward a railroad depot with locals setting aside a park around the yard. Oregon Woolgrowers’ association in Heppner reported a very successful convention benefiting the state wool industry. Woodburn residents push for rail connection to the Oregon Electric line across the river. Wallowa county sets 10 mills tax rate for the coming year. Enterprise and Joseph see a one fifth of a million rise in assessed value. Eugene council to serve as water commission until a formal body is appointed. Clatskanie cooperative creameries project progresses with optimism of higher success. Pendleton’s railroad business holds steady. Post office business shows strong gains. school attendance up 20 percent. rental market tight for prospective tenants.
Local market reports ample turkeys and other poultry ready for New Year celebrations. Inventory lists include chicken, geese, and ducks with ongoing sales and seasonal specials at Grande Ronde Meats.
Classified brief seeks several roomers with or without board. Rents for excellent rooms available. Contact phone Black 1761 or visit 2103 First Street to inquire.
A bill proposing the issuance of a corporate charter has been drafted. The document outlines the legal framework and regulatory steps required to establish the corporation and authorize its activities.
The citizens of Banks vote on a progressive issue shaping local policy. The small town meeting highlights community values and a push for changes in local governance and civic projects.
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