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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1906
Page
2
A disjointed note discusses newspaper policy on unsigned pieces and editor discretion. It warns that signee articles require authorship and cautions readers about advertising rates. The garbled text references advertising, doping, and rate tarnish within a plea for clarity.
Union Republication urges voters in La Grande to back W. W. Randall for Union County sheriff. The editorial argues the county seat should decide his fate and preserve offices in La Grande, urging Randall’s party’s success.
The piece labels the proposed state purchase of the Barlow toll road as graft. It accuses backers of holding an $8000 option on a worthless property to flip it to the state for roughly $16,000, and argues the portage road already runs monthly deficits worth duplicating.
An editorial argues for a constitutional amendment granting women the vote, praising female intelligence and moral character, noting shared tax burdens and contributions, and asserting voting rights would reflect equal civic status and independence in society.
Mrs S Vanecar the Hair Dresser will be in La Grande on June 5 at 1808 Fourth Street with a large stock of hair goods and will remain a few weeks for business.
Local resident urged to scrutinize election issues as La Grande weighs fiscal policy. The call emphasizes preventative measures to protect community interests and taxpayer funds.
A local appeal urges residents to vote with care to safeguard La Grande’s interests and avoid future trouble. The message stresses checking tickets for accuracy and recognizing how vote choices influence outcomes.
A proposed amendment would grant the legislature authority to call a constitutional convention in a single session. It states that, with the people determining the matter, the legislature may submit a proposal for a vote in one session as well as in multiple sessions.
Voters in Union county express wishes through ballots on public servants and several constitutional amendments and laws. The article urges careful judgment on each choice, noting that even a small majority can shape decisions for the common good.
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