Observer Brage Dennis Editor and Owner Notes
An archival notice lists several city and state names in a fragmented type page. It reads like a roster of publications or distribution points across multiple states and towns including Wisconsin Texas Oklahoma North Dakota and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponting Wyandotte
Mississippi
Clarkedale
Hattiesburg
Minnesota
Faribault
Mankato
New Mexico
Roswell North Carolina
Greensboro
High Point
Wilmington
North Dakota
Bismarck
Mandan
Minot
Oklahoma
Ardmore
Bartlesville
Dumcon
el Reno
Enid
Miami
McAlerter
Muskogee
Oklahoma City
Purcell
Sapulpa
Tulan
Wagoner
Oregon
Baker Boats
Carolina—Columbia
Uth Dakota
Aberdeen
Canton
Chamberlain
Dell Rapids
Huron
Peers
Rapti City
Sioux Falls
Vermilion
Yankton
Tennessee
Chattanooga
Memphis
Texas
Austin
Beaumont
Dallas
Denise
Fort Worth
Galveston
Greenville
Houston
Kennedy
Marble Fallen
Marshall
Palestine
Port Arthur
Port Lavaca Clab
Salt Lake City
Washington
Spokane
Tacoma
West Virginia
Bluefield
Huntington
Parkersburg
Wisconsin
Appleton
Eau Claire
Many Cities Adopt Galveston Des Moines Plan Nationwide
The Galveston or Des Moines plan of government spreads to cities across 27 states now totaling 133 with populations over 2.5 million. Listed are Birmingham Montgomery Berkeley Modesto Monte Rey Oakland San Diego Santa Cruz San Luis Obispo Vallejo State Springs Grand Juned Idaho Lewiston and many more across Iowa Kansas Kentucky and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Des Moines
Alabama
Birmingham
Montgomery
Berkeley
Modesto
Monterey
Oakland
San Diego
Santa Crus
San Lula Obispo
Vallejo
State Springs
Grand
Idaho
Lewinton
Tuiness
Carbondale
Clinton
Decatur
Dixon
Elgin
Hillsboro
Jackson Ke
Vanee
Moline
Ottawa
Pekin
Rochelle
Rock Inland
Springfield
Spring Valley
Waukegan Lowa
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Davenrt
Fort Dodge
Keoku
Teucaster
Haverhill
Lyon
Taunton
dMoti
Meogity
Veach
Port
Buros
Birthday of Oklahoma Governor Lee Cruce
The text recalls Lee Cruce born July 8 1803 in Marion Kentucky on his 48th birthday. It notes early hardship after his father’s death, self motivated study in law, practice starting in 1888, move to Ardmore Oklahoma in 1891, shift to banking in 1901, rising political activity and Democratic nomination and election as Oklahoma governor in 1910, and marriage in 1893 to Miss Chickie Flore, a young Indian woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Cruce
Oklahoma
Marion
Vanderbilt University
Ardmore
Cruce
Chickle Li. Flore
On This Date In History July 8 Highlights
Timeline notes events from 1708 Peter the Great defeats Charles XII at Pultown to 1889 birth of John D. Rockefeller in Richford New York. Also coverage of Yale College patron Halle Yale and an 1862 Montreal fire that destroyed twelve hundred houses. Port Huger surrender listed as item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter the Great
Charles XII
Sweden
Pultown
Bllhu Yale
Yale College
Hed
England
Aberermabie
Fort Ticonderoga
John D. Rockefeller
Richford
N.Y
Montreal
Huger
Resignations and Pacific Action Mark Late 1890s
A compact recap notes Sir Charles Tupper resigning as Canada’s premier in 1896 and Admiral Dewey’s ships taking Isla Grande in Subic Bay near Manila in 1898, marking shifts in leadership and Pacific operations.
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Mississippi
Sir Charles Tupper
Canada
Admiral Dewey
Isla Grande
Subig Bay
Manila
Improvement Bond Sale in La Grande Oregon 1911
City of La Grande Oregon invites bids for 26038.84 in improvement bonds each 500 denomination at 6 percent interest maturing in ten years. Bids due July 19 1911 at 8 pm with 32.00 certified check. bonds redeemable at treasurer's office if not taken. City may reject any bid. Recorder M Humphreys dated July 5 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of La Gran@s
Oregon
City of la Grande
la Grande
Co. M. Humphreys
City of
Cleveland Naps poised to rebound with Lajoie return
Joe Jackson continues solid hitting and with Lajoie back in the lineup the Cleveland Naps anticipate a strong run. Alexander the Great makes sweep against rivals while the Superbas shut down the Quaker star. Doc Newton Jesse Tannehill and Bill Bailey shift to stab duty in the Southern League this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sporting Page
Joe Jackson
Lajoie
Cleveland Naps
Alexander the Great
Boston
Superbas
Doc” Newton
Jesse Tannehll
Bill Bailey
New Law on Taxes Delinquent List Reappears This Year
The article notes a renewed publication of the delinquent tax list, highlighting public access and legal steps. It mentions general interest to residents and the ongoing process under local law, signaling transparency and enforcement efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le & Law
Delinquent Taxes to Be Advertised by Sheriff Notices
A 1910 law requires sheriffs to publish weekly notices in a newspaper and post publicly the list of delinquent taxes four months after delinquencies arise. Failing to settle by late July may bring listing of names and property descriptions, with future sale of certificates of delinquency starting October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Assembly
Pd&wet
Notice of Chestnut Street Improvement District 26
City council of La Grande Oregon adopts district 26 for Chestnut street improvements by cement walks on both sides. A hearing is set for July 19 1912 to consider estimated cost 412.33 and levy of assessments. affected property includes Lot 13 block 115 Chapl addition and Lot 1 block 114 Lin’s addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nottice
Common Council
la Grande
Oregon
Chestnut Street
Adams
Jefferson Avenue
Lin
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West
Benjamin
Eiderheimer
Stein & Co.’S Suits
Ste Gos
Kayser
Centemeri
West’s
Gocurty Wrant
Bruge Dennis
Wally
Dally
Pally
C. M Humphreys
Mate
Cleanins
Crksseoner & Zundel
la Grande National Bank
LA Gran Capital Surplus Resources
United ST. Fred J.holmes
F. L. Meyers
Earl Zundel
T. Cashier
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