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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1906

Page

6

Palmer Held As Prisoner Assistant HIER

Local records identify JOSEPH PALMER in a cryptic note listing roles such as PResipanrt and E. peer Asst. HIER with unclear context. No official charges or actions are stated in the fragment.

Newspaper advertising and submission policy notice

The paper will not publish articles under aliases and requires signed submissions. Editors reserve discretion over published content and advise signing articles to avoid disappointment. Advertising rates and line charges are listed upon inquiry with per line pricing for notices and condolences.

America Needs More Ocean Going Ships to Protect Trade

The piece warns that European wars threaten American exports and impose higher insurance costs as foreign flags dominate shipping. It highlights 1905 data showing only about one fifth of foreign trade carried by American ships and urges Congress to back shipbuilding via the subsidy bill to achieve maritime independence.

Europe Asia Union County Pacific Atlantic Portland England Germany Europa

Hood River Spirit Praised as Valley Growth Spur

Column lauds Hood River enthusiasm and urges Grande Ronde Valley to emulate the spirit. Reports Eugene voters approved water bonds but rejected electric light bonds by 51 votes.

la Grande Hood River Grande Ronde Valley Eugene

Notice of abandonment and divorce suit by J F Avoew

I will not pay any bills or debts hereafter contracted by my wife Ida S Alden as she has abandoned me without cause and sued for divorce. Dated December 28 1905. J F Avoew

Ida S. Alden

Passenger train purse found near La Grande Pendleton

Notice describes a purse found between December 10 and 15 on a passenger train from La Grande to Pendleton. It contained over $40. Owner must describe and prove property and pay for this notice. Address M Massey Kamela Oregon. Also an advertisement for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and Newlin Drug Company products.

la Grande Pendleton M. Massey Kamela Oregon Hollister Newlin Drug Company

Kill the Hog A call for unselfish public spirit

The piece defines killing the hog as citizens doing unselfish acts for the community and loyalty to the people. It warns that selfishness and jealousy block improvements and harm collective progress, noting this mindset often defeats beneficial deals for general public advancement.

Oregon Politics Cash and Power in the Old Fashion Way

Several weeks ago politicians hoped the legislature would avoid the voice of the people and elect it in the old Oregon fashion. Some wealthy backers could be found who would swing a sufficient purse to make the impact.

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Remington Typewriter Haisten Joseph Palmer Presipanrt E. Peer Asst. Hier J. W. Scriber Cashien T. J. Scroggin Asst Casnian Hill's Drug A. T. Hill J. H. Peare Jewelry A. Wz.oliver Slater Building Jefferson Ave la Grande Evening Observer Currey Bros Setemewes Congress United States Gearin J. F. Avoew J. R. Oliver Farm Loans Union R. Oliver Oregn I.A Grande Scho Day Mrs. Day Oplé Foley House Rock Mountains Dave Ay Madieon Wits Ash Muscatel Heinz Mincemeat E. M. Wellman & Company Adams Avenue Blekland Bros Island City Berkshire China Poland Union Woolen Mills J. G. Henry J. J. Carr
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