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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1906
Page
2
Between December 10 and 15 a passenger train from La Grande to Pendleton found a purse containing more than 40 dollars. The owner may reclaim by describing the property proving ownership and paying for this notice. S. M. Mawney. Kamala Oregon.
The editorial notes that papers will not publish under false names. Authors are asked to sign their articles and submit under their real bylines to avoid disappointment.
The article compares France and Germany military age populations and naval strength, noting France about 8.22 million and Germany about 1.21 million men of military age. It cites 1908 and 1905 ship counts, then shifts to a wartime labor impact and world gold output trends for 1904 and projections for 1905 and 1906, concluding with mining cost pressures.
In a call to action readers are urged to back La Grande as the future home for a separate federal judicial district. The piece notes proposals for a large public building to house post office, land office, and court, and argues that consolidation trends favor La Grande over Baker City or Pendleton.
An old advertisement for J A Grande School of Music describes two departments with early entry for ages six and up. Pupils study one hour daily under a progressive system, with graduation after completing courses. Contact given as phone 475 and location near Foley House over a candy store.
A movenant calls on every La Grande citizen to participate in a public effort. It emphasizes community action and civic responsibility to address local concerns and improve town life.
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