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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1906
Page
3
Fragmentary notice notes a ocean steamer route between Portland and San Francisco. Vague phrases suggest a regular schedule every few days with unspecified timing and operator details.
Paris marks the 117th anniversary of the fall of the Bastile with decorations crowds parades and patriotic meetings. A grand military review by the President and staff and evening fireworks illuminate the city as races open at Longchamp with President Fallieres in attendance.
Editor urges a dairy contest at the fair to broaden dairy education. Proposes five or more animals per breed under neutral management, admitting seven eighths blood dairy cows, and stresses weighing and testing milk to promote scientific dairying.
The report notes several parties including Foley Bik and La Granow Investment Co pursuing timber claims totaling two million feet or more in potential holdings.
Sealed bids to be received by the City Recorder of La Grande through August 1 1906 for the purchase of 50000 dollars in City of La Grande water bonds. Bonds bear 5 percent interest payable semi annually and run 20 years with redemption after 10 years upon three months notice. G E Fowler chair Ways and Means Committee.
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