Observer Bruce Dennis Editor Announces Policy
The Observer announces it will not publish articles by pseudonyms. Signed submissions may be revised at editor discretion. Readers are told to sign their advertisements and expect no anonymous portraits.
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1911
Page
4
The Observer announces it will not publish articles by pseudonyms. Signed submissions may be revised at editor discretion. Readers are told to sign their advertisements and expect no anonymous portraits.
The Farmers Union urges reflection on Senator Pierce's speech in Utah and his critique of cheap relief for commodities. It argues elected farmers and merchants must reject officeholders who fail to represent farmers and consumers, urging voters to back capable leaders and oppose reformers backed by shyster lawyers.
The report mentions public affairs activities and local business successes achieved in a businesslike manner, highlighting community progress and renewed civic engagement.
An editorial discusses why living is expensive, citing Mrs. Hilton H Richards of the American Home Economics Association. It argues waste in budgets, social pressures, and false desires drive up costs, noting many households squander 20 to 40 percent of funds on trivial items.
A Portland conference hearer criticizes railroad practices calling them unfair to producers and workers. Railroads are described as essential yet overbearing, with debate split between condemning the industry and defending its economic role.
The defendant is required to answer the complaint within six weeks from the first publication of this summons. If not, the plaintiff Eunice Downs seeks dissolution of marriage, custody of their minor children, and costs. Judge J. W. Knowles orders publication in the La Grande Weekly Observer for six weeks, first published December 16, 1820.
Notice is given that Henry Zwicker of Salem Oregon filed sworn statement No. 8205 to purchase portions of Section 24 Township 3 South Range 4 East Willamette Meridian under the Timber and Stone Law. Timber appraised at 375000 board feet valued $375 and land at $30 with total value $405. Applicant to prove up February 16 before the U S Land Office in La Grande Oregon. protests welcome before patent issue.
The Chrowtz Court of Oregon summons William Watt in a case with Geraldine Watt as plaintiff and William Watt as defendant. The defendant must answer by February 6 or appear in court to respond to the complaint for relief sought.
Plaintiff seeks decree of absolute divorce and annulment of marriage with defendant. Notice published in La Grande Weekly Observer for six weeks starting December 23 1910 by order of Judge J W Knowles. Attorney J B Messick represents plaintiff.
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