Roads as perpetual investments in Union County
The discussion argues that counties embracing permanent road construction and modernized rail and road infrastructure, as with Oregon’s Union County, shift from costly stopgap spending to lasting gains. It notes past underinvestment, rail upgrades from 50 to 90 pound rails, heavier switch engines, and growing traffic demanding better roads.
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Union County
Ben Brown
O R & N Company
la Grande
Proposed New City Charter For Public Vote
The city plans to publish the full text of the proposed charter for voter review with a mayoral article by Stoddard. A public invitation will follow for suggestions and changes before final ratification. Also: $100 more could deepen the artesian well near Alice to 1000 feet, a depth unmatched in the valley.
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Stoddard
Alice
Closing Session Hints on Federal Building for La Grande
The piece notes limited gains at the current congress closing session and predicts the March 4 start of the sixtieth congress. It argues the La Grande federal building project should move beyond talk into tangible action as the pre election period ends. It mentions prior brief references before primaries and stresses need for public progress.
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la Grande
United States
Land to purchase near La Grande offered at 426 dollars
Eighty acres two miles south of La Grande offered for sale by Tan Raat Estars Loan & Goutecrion Go. Part of the acreage is well timbered and could be acquired for 426 dollars.
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la Grande
Stillwell & Co Market Ad Boasts Great Trade Deals
A brief classified style note proclaims We want your trade and promises fair treatment at Stillwell and Co to attract customers, with a contact phone line listed as Main. The readable text emphasizes buyer friendly service and market value.
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Stillwell & Co
Five Union County Citizens to Attend Good Roads Convention
The piece notes that five Union county residents will travel about 350 miles to Salem for the Good Roads Convention this week. It highlights the shift in public opinion toward road improvement, contrasting present support with past ridicule and the evolving view of county involvement.
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Union County
Salem
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