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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1909
Page
4
The Evening Observer lists George H. Traey as editor and proprietor with United Free Telegraph Service. It notes subscription rates and mailing details, declares articles must be signed, and outlines advertising and local notices pricing including condolence resolutions and cards of thanks.
A reader notes Doctor William Lee Howard argues for sex separated classes in junior and senior high grades with teachers of each sex. He proposes a school physician for guidance and chastened social exposure, urging parents to teach the facts of life to avoid vulgar street talk while praising local Oregon high school’s good student body.
A ditch was surveyed to furnish power for a prospective flourite mill. RW Burk ham spent part of the week in Grouse County seeking support for the mill project. The plan includes a smaller tech line than the large power line previously discussed and a potential enlargement later.
A townsite survey outlined main street and two blocks totaling 24 lots. Surveyor Merriman left the area Wednesday morning after several days on site. Report says land buyers have been more plentiful this spring than usual.
Mrs KE B Sheppard renowned lecturer and temperance worker returns from a trip into the Wallowa country and will address the Mormon tabernacle at 7 30 this evening. A large chorus choir will provide music and a very large crowd is expected. The tabernacle is well ventilated and considered a pleasant venue for the hour.
The twelfth annual convention of the National Association of Retail Grocers opened in Portland with over 150 delegates and as many visitors attending. President J Mann of the Portland Retail Grocers Association gave the welcome address.
The county court considers advertising for bids to replace the aging wooden bridge at Oro Dell with a steel structure. The move aligns with plans to build permanently and reduce repair costs. Steel will replace principal county bridges as replacements occur, using concrete piers and foundations.
The article notes a $25,000 capital stock and a plan to survey for a possible line from Coos Bay to Roseburg. Officials say a one per cent grade could attract an outside railroad to complete the project, with about 10,000 in funding needed.
Forest Ranger Parker and Engineer L A Pickler begin inspection along Beaver creek to assess timber for pipes. Parker will report to the secretary of the interior and issue a permit to the city to use necessary timber during construction.
Actual surveying work for the Coos Bay Idaho railroad began yesterday afternoon in Marshfield Oregon with chief engineer F. A. Haynes and a ten man crew starting in the mountains. Work will proceed to map routes and assess terrain for the proposed line.
City committees began fundraising for a large three day celebration centered on a traditional event with the old eagle to scream, following a morning meeting of business leaders at the Commercial club. Local residents from hundreds of miles around will be invited to attend the festival.
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