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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1905
Page
2
Advertising rates listed for daily publication with Sunday excluded and annual terms. Rates shown include per line pricing for reading notices and cards of thanks, with variations for display ads and special sections. Local rates and terms are provided upon application.
Government reports project winter wheat 416 million bushels and spring 273 million, totaling 689 million. Traders push prices down as larger yield expectations spark selling while observers note limited decline potential. Historical data show 1903 and 1902 crops and farm values, with US population growth driving wheat consumption.
The report notes a projection that this year's wheat crop will exceed last year's by over two million bushels, with overall yield for the current season higher than the 1902 crop.
The passage notes Oregon was the first state to receive two sections per township for common schools. It credits a man, who in 1848 secured the additional section, with greatly advancing civilization and school building in new territories. It asks readers to name the man who secured this boon.
The notice directs all who owe city water charges to call at the city Recorder’s office and settle promptly. It cites Section 28 of the city ordinance mandating advance payment at the water superintendent’s office on the first day, with meters due on the first of the following month. If unpaid after ten days, water will be shut off as per Sections 26 and 27.
A playful period ad extols a pretty Alpine hat wearing girl and adores the handsome girl who uses Rocky Mountain Tea Newlie Vrag Co products, presenting a nostalgic brand vignette with period tone and product emphasis
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