Don’t Knock Poem by AL Bixby
A fragmentary verse attributed to AL Bixby urges kindness over harsh judgment. It counsels restraint when anger rises and to overlook others faults, promoting humane conduct and goodwill toward mankind.
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1905
Page
2
A fragmentary verse attributed to AL Bixby urges kindness over harsh judgment. It counsels restraint when anger rises and to overlook others faults, promoting humane conduct and goodwill toward mankind.
Two months before the city election discussions mention Union County representation at the upcoming 1905 fair. A proposed new sash and door factory is among the potential projects for the city this year.
The piece notes that many hotels lodging houses and restaurants in La Grande can accommodate a large crowd, suggesting strong local hospitality capacity for an upcoming event.
With an open winter, buyers anticipate a sizable hay sale rather than the usual in-season feeding. Dealers report ample supply and steady demand as ranchers prepare for potential shortages and price fluctuations.
The message frames 1905 as the year for Oregon to advance and urges Union County to follow and lead the way, stressing a historic pattern of progress and momentum.
The Commercial Club urges immediate steps to ensure Union County is represented at the Lewis and Clark fair. It notes the county would likely support the effort if a responsible organization backs the movement.
The county contains thirty saw mills with an annual cut exceeding 45,000,000 feet, requiring an entire year of labor from a large workforce.
The article notes discussion in the legislature about enlarging the city's boundaries but reports no concrete steps or actions have been taken yet.
The article notes Union County residents enjoy exceptional mail service with over 90 percent of the population visited daily, a claim highlighted as unmatched among the state’s counties.
The Observer reports in twenty days 35 requests for sample copies, indicating rising reader attention to the Pacific Coast and growing interest from the public.
The La Grande Investmen Ce aims to build at least forty cottages this year after completing over twenty last year. Recent weeks saw several solid lumber purchases to support expansion.
Dairy interests in Union county expand far faster than expected with cream separators increasing from about twenty to hundreds in four years.
The Rasor case is expected to exceed $1000 in costs yet the jury could not have returned any verdict but not guilty from the evidence. The text notes Rasor’s efforts to avoid trouble and the view that punishment would be appropriate only by those familiar with the facts.
A patron reports The Observer praising our future as leading state papers discuss the exchange bet and a broader move that may advance efforts this year. The editor notes Oregon is awake and expects the renewed focus to yield results across sections.
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