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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1905
Page
2
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A 46 year milestone recalls Oregon statehood after a long contest from April 5, 1858 to February 14, 1859. The period featured fierce debates over slavery in new states, with Oregon’s stance split between pro and anti slavery forces and a solid Democratic pattern shaping federal positions. Oregon’s early statehood era noted the lack of railroads telegraphs and phones, with trade and mail routes extending from California and the Isthmus of Panama to Portland.
In Oregon the 1858 census counted 42077 whites with under two thousand east of the Cascades. The 1860 census noted 52416. current estimates approach 500000. States mark admission day. Oregon pays little attention to its anniversary.
Notice announces a General Election in La Grande Oregon on March 18 1905 to elect Mayor Recorder Marshal and Treasurer for one year and one councilman per ward for two years. It lists ward polling places judges and clerks with times from eight AM to seven PM and dates Feb 2 1905 signing Heater Newlin Recorder.
The Socialists of La Granda announce a convention at the old City Hall on Thursday night February 14, 1905 to name nominees for city offices to be voted on March 13, 1905. All Socialists urged to attend by City Central Committee. AM PAUL president BIRD F LEWIS secretary. ERIESLAND, JD HEIDENREICH, L wk attendees urged.
An advertisement touts choice lamb pork and beef cuts including chopa sirloin round and porterhouse steak as daily offerings. It stresses meat as a necessity for men and urges women to provide husbands with nourishing food to keep the family healthy and strong.
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