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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1906

Page

2

Primary law defended by political bosses and voters urged

A few political bosses quietly say the primary law will fail, hoping people will ignore it. Voters should register and engage in party ticket choices to avoid repeal. Dairy growth is rising in the county with potential to rival wheat, and last year farmers earned about $150000. On Jan 18 Portland saw 11 ocean ships loading or unloading. none were American owned. Seventeen ships were headed for Portland, all foreign flags. In port or on the way, 28 ships total: 12 English, 11 French, 2 German, 2 Italian, 1 Russian. This shows reliance on foreign ships for trade.

Portland Oregon High Seas Port Am France

Be Strong Through Hard Work and Struggle

A fragmented verse urges discipline and perseverance, urging readers to endure hardship, embrace effort, and face tomorrow with courage. It references struggle, faith, and resilience as gifts guiding daily toil and personal growth.

Acre D. Baneoax

Registration figures in La Grande precincts update

Voter registration in five La Grande precincts stands at 156 with 91 Republicans 43 Democrats 20 Socialists and 2 Prohibitionists Registration shows most voters overlook primary participation and a new law grants power to nominate officers. officials urge turnout and responsibility.

la Grande

Register to vote in the primaries statewide

The message urges registration to vote in primaries and vote for a civic reform effort under A New Oregon. It calls for civic participation in La Grande and across cities, noting women have organized for improvement and urging active campaigning in spring to select candidates for the ticket. It argues every eligible voter must participate in primaries to influence the slate.

la Grande

County division debate hints at S. R. Haworth candidacy

The piece urges opposed voters to influence the legislature and notes S. R. Haworth as a possible candidate. It predictsUnion county could face subdivision of large farms into 20, 40 and 80 acre tracts as waters from winter snows are stored and managed for land development and family prosperity.

S. R. Haworth Union County Haworth

Mail Order Service Promises Convenience and Refund Guarantee

An advertisement touts a mail order service from Newith Dave Company offering up to date drugstore goods, guaranteed quality, and refunds if not satisfied. It invites distant customers with right prices and prompt service and notes for rent: nicely furnished rooms two blocks from the Post Office, phone numbers Main 54 or Red 661.

Newith Dave Company

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