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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1905
Page
2
Public notice from La Grande Oregon regarding mail classifications and publication terms. It outlines second class mail status, daily publication except Sundays, one year in advance, and different prepayment or single copy details.
Advertising rates listed per line for display ads and reading notices. Condolence lines and cards of thanks priced at five per line with per line charges for local notices. Rates are provided on request with details on insurance and installment terms.
The piece argues newspapers reach readers and influence public men like Governor Yates of Illinois. It cites a misadventure with a merchant who advertised in street handbills and was fined, praising the home newspaper as the proper channel for fair news and public judgment.
A fragment mentions a dealer and a customer with a public servant in line with duty, believing in the home newspaper and profit accordingly. No concrete events, dates, or identities are provided.
In a stark call to action, residents lament the eastern states freezing winter and invite survivors to relocate west where the valley offers ample space and better conditions.
The city of La Grande has a foundry but officials urge continued search for additional factories to create work for one to a dozen men. Every little helps in boosting employment and local economy.
The piece argues that residents endure cold belts yet have the right to improve living conditions. It lauds Grande Ronde as superior among options but claims the entire Northwest offers a notable improvement over the cold east.
The city to improve entering streets and downtown cross walks while repairs proceed. Property owners must fix sidewalks in front of their lots after municipal work.
The speaker laments two years without a lecture of this order and urges leadership to provide edifying entertainment that amuses while elevating public taste. He notes the city’s hunger for educated cultural offerings and blames carelessness for current limitations.
The City of La Grande announces a General Election on March 18 1905 to elect Mayor Recorder Marshal Treasurer and three councilors from wards two years. Polling places open 8 am to 7 pm with ward specific judges clerks named. notices dated February 2 1905 by Recorder Heater Nowlin.
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