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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1909
Page
4
La Grande Evening Observer lists subscription rates for daily and weekly editions and advertising prices. It notes mail handling, policy on signed articles, and rates for local notices, condolences, and cards of thanks. The notice reflects era newspaper pricing and submission guidelines.
The lines urge leaving woes behind and seeking clear paths spoken to ease weary souls burdened by constant human sorrow. A meditation on comfort through words that soothe the hurt mind.
The irrigation plan promises a booming creamery and cannery, 150 new homes soon, then over double later, with acres planted in fruit and alfalfa, expansion of the railroad into La Grande, and broader school and city development. It notes past adoption of phones and predicts rapid irrigation growth across the valley.
The notice urges a duty bound irrigation meeting on the 16th and reflects on a wide range of topics from winter cold across the country to the grand jury indictment of Cashier Neal for eight counts in the Boise Capital Bank failure. It notes frost records in Butte and Portland and questions furnace warmth in rooms.
The American Light and Water Co proposes a $146,000 Beaver Creek water pipe line with bonds of $160,000 to cover the project. If accepted, about $14,100 remains for supervising engineer and minor costs. Work could begin as soon as weather permits and be finished in five to seven months. Fifty street lights were ordered for Wards 2 3 4 and South La Grande totaling 50 lights at six dollars per light. An ordinance eliminated a lot in Chaplin addition to move the old Baptist church for business use. A year tax of $100 and minor sale restrictions were discussed and referred to committees.
A boy was born last night to Fire Chief and Mrs Joseph Jones in a local firehouse setting. The article notes the child will grow into the responsibilities of the family and mentions the first fire whistle alarm as a future routine.
A succinct adage notes that a good dinner sharpens wit while it softens the heart, illustrating the complementary effects of nourishment and conversation. The saying reflects common wisdom on meals and character.
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