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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1909
Page
4
The La Grande Evening Observer lists subscription options with daily and weekly plans and in advance payments. Rates include daily, six months, and yearly terms with annual pricing, as well as a post office entry notice for the newspaper.
Clay Rinehart, a prominent Imbler businessman, visits the city and pushes irrigation to water the Sandridge holdings. He argues subdivision and higher land values depend on water, noting wheat areas could double output with proper irrigation.
A passage notes expectations for higher wheat prices this year amid favorable growing conditions in Grande Ronde Valley. It mentions rain aiding crops, compares conditions with other regions, and praises Grande’s fire department and underwriters for anticipated cost savings from fire protection.
A garbled note leads to a local riddle involving a misdirected letter and a theater troupe the Steward hosts. A street superintendent discovers a real owner among the Courthes Comedy company, revealing kin connections and hinting at further dramatic arrivals before the troupe departs.
The county court adjourned after reviewing monthly reports on indigent poor relief and various appointments. It notes continued hearings for a county physician and a superintendent for the entity, with several matters postponed to the next term and officials named for future consideration.
The passage notes appointments for road districts 1 7 and 14 with H W Grent John Meyer and W S Montgomery named as supervisors. It also records the resignation of W H Gilmore as justice of the peace for Elgin district and Dr A Barnes appointed to fill the vacancy.
Inton county road crew completes river channel straightening and a short north side road section. Two bridges removed, camp quarters kept, final touches pending. Experts call the project first class and say maintenance costs are eliminated by the river work. Budget saved by doing the work in house.
A man identified as Sunday approached a young boy asking about tobacco and smoking. He offered a chew and a cigarette, then pressed the boy for directions to the post office. The exchange turned odd as the man hinted at spiritual guidance, and the boy retorted that he did not know the way to the post office.
The Pastime Uneaber will open tonight under new management, Messrs Perrin and French have bought the property from Mr Betles and will take control. They aim to make the theater the leading venue in eastern Oregon with top films and vaudeville. Mr and Mrs McKinsie will continue for the week with a new specialty. A house for sale and other ad notices appear in the issue.
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