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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1911
Page
2
The paper lists weekly and monthly rates and warns it will not publish unsigned articles while signed pieces may be revised at the editor's discretion. Readers are urged to sign articles to avoid disappointment.
Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company responds to a rate complaint filed by La Grande Baker and Pendleton businessmen and Portland Chamber of Commerce. The suit questions commercial control aims and argues current rates are unfair to the railroad while proponents say statewide tax fairness would aid smaller counties.
The Enterprise questions how the Webster good roads bill benefits Wallowa County noting five highway measures endorsed by state associations. It explains the state aid plan would match county spending 20 to 1, yet Wallowa’s share of the $680,000 two year pot would be $5,454 with a potential return of $20,000, per the described formula.
The Portland Telegram calls for a thorough probe into the State Insane Asylum management. It cites alleged extravagance in expenditures and urges public accountability, arguing that voters deserve full truth about funding and operations under Bowerman and Dr. Robert Lee Steiner.
The Lostine Reporter argues for a municipal water system and questions if the January 30 special election will approve the plan. It stresses this vote as essential for progress and growth of the town and urges residents to support modernization.
Notice is given that letters of administration were issued by the County Court of Union County Oregon to Angus Shaw for the estate of Isabella Shaw, deceased. Creditors must present claims with vouchers to the administrator at Summerville Oregon within six months from the notice date. Dated December 30, 1910.
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