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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1906
Page
2
Public notice from La Grande issues about manuscript policy and editorial discretion. It mentions signed articles, nom de plume use, and that advance subscription and advertising rates are available on application. The text includes garbled lines reflecting rate and formatting notes.
The Evening Observer plans a illustrated edition to showcase La Grande and Grande Ronde valley resources for investors and homeseekers. It will use photos and data to back statements, aiming to attract new citizens and support from the community for the project and local development.
Reports from abroad note that a good wheat crop is a valuable asset and that Russia seeks its own harvest to feed peasants. Despite shortages, Russia will export wheat. Northwest growers face room for better methods and higher yields, with Canada capturing large yields in recent years.
An opinion notes the city may miss sewer improvements despite rising fruit crop revenues and urges better water supply, extended cement walks on Jefferson Avenue and Fir Street, and a new city jail within sixty days. The writer also calls for damages for past incarcerations in unsanitary facilities.
J. L. Mars reports a wheelbarrow with a square iron topped wooden frame taken from the Implement and Material yard near the Tool House on the 16th without permission. Please return it at once.
Fraternal organizations in La Grande list meeting times and venues. Notable groups include Elk Lodge No. 16, Star Encampment No. 31, La Grande Camp No. 7703, Foresters Court Mall Marion No. 22, Friendship Tent No. 31, Hive No. 27, La Grande Lodge No. 455, La Grande Lodge No. 169 Woodmen of the World, Red Cross Lodge No. 27, Rathbone Sisters Temple No. 9, and Pythian Knights with visiting member invitations and hall locations in Elk Wall, Model Restaurant, Odd Fellows halls, Redman hall, Castle Hall, and K. of P. hall.
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