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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1911
Page
4
Community groups voiced concern as a proposed subscription rate increase circulated. Officials indicated the plan aims to fund library and campus services while balancing budget constraints and user access.
The paper will not publish articles under a nom de plume and signed pieces may be revised at the editor’s discretion. Writers are advised to sign their work and save as draft for appointment.
In Salem the legislature is expected to begin work with a key skirmish over who names committees. Debate centers on whether Speaker Rusk or the house as a whole should select committees. Reform factions and Allan Eaton influence loom, but no insistence on Rusk’s prerogative has been stated.
Farmers of Union Walton and Baker counties unite under the Farmers Co operative Union to market products collectively. The cooperative emphasizes cooperative profit sharing and joint sales strategies to expand reach and reduce costs for members.
The Portland Oregonian notes that non producers control most crop profits until farmers organize. After two years of cooperative marketing, farmers save at least 600000 dollars, possibly up to one million, by handling and selling crops through organized channels.
The article rails at Governor West and Treasurer Kay for removing Dr. Plamondon from an unbuilt asylum superintendent post. It accuses Pendleton figures of political maneuvering to control staff and funding, notes a reversal in leadership in the senate fight, and suggests Judge Lowell’s guidance for next steps.
Oregon Union County circuit court requires Fred Downs to answer a divorce and child custody complaint filed by Pearl Downs within six weeks of first publication. The case seeks dissolution of marriage Eunice and Harold Downs custody and plaintiff costs. Publication by La Grande Weekly Observer instructed by Judge J W Knowles dated December 11 1910.
Dr Lytle state veterinary explains rabies protocol advising victims to kill the animal and send its head to Portland health officers by express C O D. If rabies is confirmed treatment via Pasteur exists though symptoms may appear after twenty days. He is traveling to Wallowa while reviewing the Brill dog case and notes possible spread toward Asotin and Walla Walla.
G A Lincoln halted a runaway horse and buggy at Mir and Adams at noon today. He leaped into the wagon and stood on the tongue to pull the team up, saving a lady and child about to be struck as the team surged toward the crossing.
Fred G. Gaskell sold about 10 000 bushels of wheat Saturday afternoon at 75 cents a bushel to the Kiddle Brothers of Island City. The sale ranks among the largest individual grain deals of this winter, including pre 1911 transactions.
Residents invite all to a Wednesday night event at the I O O F Hall on January 18. A box lunch will be brought by ladies and a free dance is hosted by the Yoeman Lodge to recall homestyle gatherings from Missouri.
The office lists letters uncalled for for the week ending Jan 18 1911. Names include Christman Evelyn Conner Mrs Albert Irvin Mrs B C Killgate Mrs Nellie Rabbs Mrs M 8 Sperker Miss Emma Worden Mrs 8 W Gentlemen Clair Mr C C Cole Mr James Davis Master Prank Duncan RE Downs Fred Gronning Mr Kit Holmstrom Mr Beno Lagrant L B Co McNeill Jack Palmer Mr & Mrs C BE Teelse Mr Leecus Wright Mr J W Wilson Mr Henry. Letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office on Jan 27 1911 if not collected. Please say Advertised when calling. G M Richey P M.
H. M. Beatty of Little Rock Arkansas reports two years of severe kidney trouble with back and hip pains. After trying several remedies, Foley Kidney Pills provided sound health and relief, according to Hills Drug Store.
Elsie Quesada sues for divorce from Juan Quesada in Oregon Circuit Court Union County. The summons requires Juan Quesada to answer within six weeks from January 9 1911 publication in La Grande Daily Observer. Case directed by Judge J W Knowles with Cochran & Cochran representing the plaintiff.
I R Snook C D B Cox Clerk announces Rebekahs Crystal Lodge 84 meets every Tuesday evening in the I C O F hall. All visiting members are invited to attend. Mrs Katie Arbuckle N G Miss Anna Alexander Sec.
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