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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1910
Page
4
Published Daily Except Sunday BrRUGE DENNIS, Editor and Owner, entered at the post office at 23 Strence as second-class matter Called Press Telegraph Service.
The paper notes that articles under nom de plume will not publish and signed pieces may be revised at the editor's discretion. It urges writers to sign their work to avoid delays and encourages submissions with authentic bylines.
The Tacoma Ledger notes Oregon voters will confront 32 initiative and referendum measures on the coming general election ballot alongside candidates. It warns many electors will study little, risking passage of measures by a small, devoted minority. The list includes 16 constitutional amendments, six new counties, and bills on tax and liquor, plus an employer liability issue and an indemnity commission.
The Portland Fair and Live Stock Association plans the Harvest Festival and Race Meet from September 10 featuring a $10,000 bankers purse the largest in the Pacific Northwest and a $5,000 hotel man’s purse. Attendees expect strong livestock showcases and major attractions led by James J. Hill with rail access via streetcar cars and the O R N railroad.
The author criticizes Oregon's prescription of rates and rules for indemnity noting no chance for debate or conference. Voters must accept or reject as presented, often reflecting the views of a single man or a small group of like minded individuals.
The article urges Grande Ronde residents to attend an irrigation meeting in La Grande tomorrow to discuss water provision and crop stability. It notes crops suffer from variable rainfall, but one well irrigated season could cover installation costs and assure future growth.
Washington July 15 representatives of all major western and transcontinental lines voiced strong opposition as the Interstate Commerce Commission announced the most far reaching freight rate reductions west of the Missouri. The commission ordered extensive cuts hitting Intermountain and Pacific states and affecting all transcontinental lines.
July 15 report outlines tomorrow's reliability contest from Catskill to Haines Falls with a 1.5 mile climb up Kaaterskill Clove. Course rises to 22.5 percent grade at its sharpest near Lake Creek Bridge and ends at Haines Falls House finish. Spectator space and cooling troughs are arranged for contestants and crowds. Also noted Windsor frontier handicap horses and other stakes run July 16 at Windsor track.
Notice announces A. Van Der Meulen named executor by Union county Oregon County Court for the last will of Jacob Van Der Meulen. Creditors must present claims to Cochran Cochran La Grande within six months with vouchers. Dated July 1 1910 La Grande Oregon. Dr Buchannan to organize a press in psychology at 2 30 Saturday afternoon at Mrs E C Moore 1617 4th
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