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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1911
Page
4
The Observer lists daily, weekly and monthly rates for subscriptions and single copies. It notes it will not publish unsigned articles and reserves the right to revise submitted pieces at the editor's discretion.
Walon and Wallowa counties celebrate Hon. Jerry Rusk chosen as house leader with support linked to Senator Johnathan Bourne. Rusk pledged steady, level headed leadership and a strong delegation from Union and Wallowa, aiming to advance legislation safeguarding the state's interests.
The act appropriates six hundred eighty thousand dollars for permanent rural roads. Counties receive ten thousand yearly in 1911 and 1912, with a twenty thousand dollar county fund to pair with five thousand from Section 2. The State Highway Commissioner directs construction, funding, and bidding, with monthly accounting and statutory timelines for payments and completion.
The Evening Observer prints the good roads bill proposed for passage this session. This summary begins reader commentary and will be followed by further bills and comments as appropriate.
The document creates a three member State Highway Board appointed by the Governor to three year terms and a State Highway Commissioner with broad duties over road construction, maintenance, and reporting. The act outlines board and commissioner powers, reporting schedules, expense handling, salaries, and office provisions.
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