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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1910
Page
4
The notice states the United Press Telegraph Service is entered as second class matter. It warns that articles printed under nom de plume may be revised at the editor's discretion and urges contributors to sign submissions and maintain appointments.
The O. R. & N. Railroad plans to spend 260000 on La Grande division headquarters and Portland terminal, signaling growth for La Grande. The project will enlarge shops, bring work from Portland, require more skilled labor, and boost payroll, reshaping the town’s economy and outlook. Local businesses like Palmer Lumber and Grande Ronde Lumber support the upgrade as a catalyst for population and value growth.
An editorial argues 50 000 colonists moved west this spring, mainly bound for Portland Seattle or coast points. It extols La Grande on the Union Pacific line as the first stop offering opportunity and green valley views, urging regional promotion to convert homeseekers before coast travel.
A Sunset Telephone branch of the Bell system plans to provide voice culture instruction for its hello girls, noting that most hello girls currently work without formal training. The plan signals a push to improve telephone operator presentation and speech.
The piece notes Portland’s appeal prompting regional observers to praise the show. It cites La Grande residents planning around $5,000 for the Portland event and suggests nearby cities within 200 miles will likely join in, lifting the metropolis’s prospects.
The Oregonian notes a 40 cent drop per barrel in flour price last week, reducing the recent $1 rise since wheat weakness began. It suggests limited math or economics needed to see the blame for higher living costs and hints at potential future declines in automobile prices as demand steadies.
Acting Governor Frank W. Benson says he will not seek another term and his brother H L Benson will not pursue the governorship. A San Francisco report claims a political move, which Benson calls utterly unfounded. He may travel to Oregon in two weeks if his nose healing allows, with possible further X ray care requiring five to six weeks. Dr. Steiner, visiting physician, is in San Francisco on business and plans to return to Salem soon.
Cove prepares a cherry festival backed by La Grande Union Elgin and Wallowa County communities. Judd Geer remains a local figure, underscoring Cove as an ideal fruit-growing spot for the event.
Elizabeth Donnelly named Administratrix by Union County Court to oversee the estate of John P. Donnelly, deceased. Creditors must present claims with vouchers within six months to 1208 Adams Avenue La Grande Oregon or to Arthur C Williams law office in La Grande Oregon. Dated May 27, 1910.
Tickets for the Chautauqua are now available at Bohnenkamp's store. Desiring attendees may secure the sums and all with engaged tickets should call for them. W. R. Jones, Treasurer.
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