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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1906
Page
2
A fragmentary local notice from La Grande Oregon mentions post office details and class matter. It references editorial discretion for signed pieces and readers signing articles to avoid disappointment. It also notes advertising rates and a remark about Portland street car employees, contrasting their cooperation with management.
The French courts absolve Alfred Dreyfus of treason after a long twelve year ordeal. The case highlights persistent European antisemitism and the victimization of Jews in the era.
Tom Watson proposes an eight plank platform headlined by a referendum and invites all to rally. He warns Ton could sever seven planks to win the rally. Several states will enact primary laws this winter, but none may match ours as people can't legislate themselves in other states. Professional politicians oppose the direct primary law.
In Minnesota the Republicans nominate A L Cole of Walker a former real estate man now merchant. He served two terms in the legislature and enjoys good party standing against a strong opponent in Governor Johnson who carried the state in 1902 by 66496 votes and will draw Scandinavian support.
Insurance companies compile a statement from their reports showing the share of accidents by the 12 listed causes. The figures include pedestrians indoors at home horses and vehicles on ships and unknown causes with percentages ranging from about 4 to 24 percent, reflecting varied risk areas.
A compact, period style appeal urges residents to invest at home to help the city grow. It contrasts proverb wisdom with drought era harvest effort and frames investment as civic contribution for La Grande.
The big dry dock Dewey has reached Philippine waters after a perilous voyage. The navy department is praised for the voyage’s successful end despite earlier doubt. The Oregon Development league is lauded for uniting rural Oregon and fostering friendship and statewide progress from Astoria to Ontario.
Bright eyes are an infallible index to path, windows from which Cupid shoots his arrows. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea makes bright eyes, rosy cheeks. Tea or tablets, 56 cents Newlin Drug Co.
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