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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1910
Page
2
Local paper the Observer announces editor and owner Bruce Dennis and notes mailing details and subscription rates for daily, weekly, and monthly editions.
The paper will not publish articles under a nom de plume and signed pieces may be revised at the editor's discretion. Authors are urged to sign their writings to avoid disappointment.
An Oregonian editorial rebukes Baker for seeking a state insane asylum and argues the county should focus on industry and resource development. It cites Baker’s growth, compares state institutions to local enterprise, and urges continued effort to cultivate soil, mines, and livestock rather than rely on outside funding.
The editorial argues Union should decide the asylum location by state vote rather than Pendleton. It opposes Pendleton for climate, water, and geography and warns against trusting strangers and unvetted solicitors in La Grande. It urges cautious engagement and defender of humane aims.
In La Grande a suave stranger named W. L. Grant alias Leonard forged checks on Jack Niece and fled the night before last. He resembled Frances Levison in East Lynne and presented himself as a newspaper man of extraordinary ability. He was asked why he was not employed given the demand for such talent in cities.
Local debate swells as Barrett is linked to Bowerman in a political deal to secure his son an asylum superintendent post. Critics say the arrangement tests ethics and prompts public reaction.
The excerpt notes that certain items are not nearly as popular as they once were in Oregon, signaling a shift in consumer interest and regional demand.
Notice to stockholders of United States National Bank of La Grande Oregon that the annual meeting will be held at the banking house in La Grande January 10 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to elect a board of directors for the coming year and to transact any other business. Dated La Grande Oregon December 6 1910 T J Scroggin Cashier. Dec 6 Jan 10.
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