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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1911

Page

4

SubSohry Lion Rates Hy Single Copy and Subscriptions

Rates listed for single copy per week and per month with pricing details. No clear publisher name or dates found in readable text.

Editorial Policy on Bylines and Revisions

The editor notes that articles may be revised at discretion and asks contributors to sign their work. The policy emphasizes transparency in authorship and reserves the right to modify content before publication.

Farmers and Merchants to Meet in La Grande Tonight

A joint meeting of farmers and merchants in La Grande is planned to address price manipulation and economic reform. The article urges unity to advocate for Sherman Act enforcement and political action, noting state and county governance issues and proposed convict labor reforms.

Uni la Grande Board of Trade Pewmankis Farmers’ Union Grande Ronde Valley

Will 17 Be Remedied

Two messages sent to the Oregon legislature from retiring Governor Bowerman and incoming Governor West offer insights for reform. Bowerman urges needed changes while West addresses the people with important points, urging action on long standing issues.

Oregon Bowerman Mr. West

Pension bill approval honors veterans and raises old boys in blue

The house of representatives approved a bill increasing pension rolls and pay for veterans at a cost of 45 million dollars. The vote was cheered as a small tribute to those who served when the nation's future depended on their efforts. Eastern Star meetings last evening installed new officers and emphasized ritual obligations and social fellowship, seen as uplifting to all members and a safeguard against aging.

House of Representatives Eastern Star

Steel trust names new head despite policy continuity

The steel trust has elected a new head but there will be no policy change. The organization will continue to pursue funds as before.

The Steel Trust

Convict Labor Authority In County Prisons

The text outlines that convicts in city and county prisons may be detained for nonpayment of fines or for serving a set sentence. It states the county court has exclusive control over such convicts within the county where the crime was committed and grants the court full power over their custody and management under the act.

Oregon Union County Bowerman Board of Control County Court Ag Board of County Commissioners County Cour

Convict Labor The Prison System and Its Purpose

A prison reform discussion outlines convict labor as a tool of punishment and rehabilitation. Officials argue labor duties teach discipline while critics call for clearer aims and fair wages. The article notes page continuation.

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the Observer Bruce Dennis George Palmer F. J. Holmes W. L. Brenholts Earl Zandel P. l. Meyers Cashier la Grande National Bank la Grande, Oregon United States Depository W. M.pieres C. ( Penington W. D, Cleaver F. M. Byrit West N. K. West the Quality Store N. K. West’s Will Charlotte Rogers N.k-West Quality Store
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