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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1907
Page
4
The paper argues voters will approve bonds to bring Beaver Creek waters for domestic and power use and stresses the need for a capable councilman to handle large sums. It notes no grand jury this term, decries petty crime levels, and critiques parental school involvement in January reports.
Snow blanketed the mountains last night aiding upcoming crops. Officials note Februay and March snows boost meadow growth, promising heavier yields for hay growers as pastures recover.
The article notes La Grande will grow rapidly this year due to population increase and many new houses must be built. It laments housing scarcity and predicts extensive construction and hammer and saw activity around town. It mentions gambling, women at tables, and upcoming circuit court sessions, plus a rental notice at the corner of O and 6th Street.
The discussion centers on moving the normal school and choosing among Pendleton La Grande and Baker City. The Commercial Club is urged to take up the matter to secure the best location in Eastern Oregon with La Grande favored.
The purchase of the locks at Oregon City by the state will benefit Willamette valley farmers. State aid to open the Columbia would also help Eastern Oregon farmers. mutual interests urge legislators from both regions to join forces for both projects.
The brief note suggests a pulp from the sugar factory might serve as the basis for a denatured alcohol plant, indicating possible industrial use and development consideration.
The La Grande public school library exceeds 900 volumes and will gain 160 more soon. There is a chance for a sizable packing house in La Grande as hog production in Wallowa and Union counties supports local curing and distribution. A few thousand dollars and experience could spark a new venture in coming days. Lost receipt notice for bonded whiskey number 7295 in La Grande warehouse, Julius Kessler and Company, Ashland block Chicago. Return to Owl saloon to claim reward from H. G. Corwar.
Reconstructs your whole body and cleanses winter impurities. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea is a family tonic sold in Tea or Tablets. Newsin Drug Company offers the product at 55 cents.
A pair of gold rimmed eyeglasses is reported found and placed at the home of Mrs. A. E. Jones at the corner of 3d and Adams. The finder requests the owner prove property and pay fifty cents for this notice.
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