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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1910
Page
4
The editor notes 1900 census showed 2996 residents and predicts a marked population increase over ten years. A request is made to spread Chau tauqua ticket orders to the Commercial Club with payment due in June. City election registration opens January 25 and closes March 4. Recorder Cox announces $06 000 000 aggregate bill to date.
The Spokane Chronicle argues for harsher state penalties to fight white slave trafficking. It cites a federal bill and notes ten years hard labor as a sufficient deterrent, urging state laws as severe as federal ones to curb selling women into slavery amid New York City exposes.
The piece argues meat prices drop where there is broad abstention from eating meat. It blames retailers and trusts for pricing margins and suggests the decline is driven by collective action rather than dealer practices.
The Civil Service Commission plans statewide competitive exams to fill numerous male stenographer and typist positions across the country. Most jobs offer $900 annually with some at $1000, others lower, and successful applicants will be hired at the standard entrance salary. Continuous demand exists in several government departments.
Resolutions urge action against aggressive mail order firms and promote a calmer Fourth of July. They condemn dishonest advertising by merchants and push support for a congressional bill proposing an investigation into the current high cost of living.
The February issue features contributions from editor Bernarr Meladden and a series on Stralehtonine Round Shoulders with color supplements. It covers manners of native porters in Africa, Moral Life in Our Colleges, Beauty Culture for the Hair, the Dust Nuisance, heat and ventilation, homemade gymnastic apparatus, outdoor life and health building, plus a Upton Sinclair serial and a sensational Jungle sequel announced for a forthcoming issue.
Washington report notes the Fortifications Bill passes the Senate with appropriations attached. Details on amounts and specific projects remain to be confirmed as the measure moves toward completion and potential conference actions.
Union county tax roll went to the sheriff this afternoon for collection. The total taxes due this year amount to 296199.18 dollars, and notices will be mailed soon by the collecting department outlining regular and special assessments.
A bright orange headed comet, named Comet A. of 1910 after Johannesburg observations on January 16, has drawn wide attention. Lowell Observatory data show unusual light with bright sodium emissions, differing from typical comets. Scientists question whether it will ever reappear, while observers across the United States note its striking color.
A collection of maxims on ethics and ambition. Walter Wellman declares Dr. Cook is unknown in North Pole Township. The text contrasts disruptive behavior with proactive progress and comments on opportunities as slippery as oils.
In La Grande Oregon on January 13 1910 a group of carpenters signed an agreement to raise the uniform daily wage to 4 00 for a nine hour day starting April 1 1910 citing rising cost of living. The document lists multiple signatories including J N Kohl W A Ludiker Joseph Horstman M M Marquis and others.
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