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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1905
Page
2
An ad rate schedule shows display and local reading notice pricing. Condolence lines and cards of thanks are priced per line. The text also notes advance payment terms and rates for notices and advertisements.
The Observer reviews Oregon’s first biennial report by O P Hoff, showing work from June 1 1903 to January 1 1904. It notes creation by Feb 24 1903 act, salary details of Hoff, and extensive statistics on labor, wages, hours, and ages of workers. The Eugene Register commentary questions inquiry scope and urges thorough investigation.
The land fraud case begins this week and is poised to draw public attention across this state and neighboring regions for months, with ongoing hearings and filings expected to dominate local discourse.
The meat vendor Harris the Meat Man advertises ongoing business at the Ola stand offering cured meat, hams, bacon, and fresh beef. He notes ample prime beef cattle and promises a May fifteenth arrival of young fattened beef plus fresh fish and poultry with prompt delivery.
The article explains Washington state handles school land differently from Oregon by leasing at public auction or through bids. A Superior Court case in Olympia concerns a party offering $1200 total or $10 per acre for 120 acres for a year. Washington delays higher prices by leasing, with rent funds flowing into the school fund.
Readers are urged to understand that consistent progress comes from effective advertising and sound management. The message emphasizes disciplined approach, practical strategies, and steady development for firms aiming at long term success.
HW Scott, editor of the Oregonian, announces once more that he will not seek the United States Senate. The note appears as his semi annual statement, reiterating his stance regardless of potential candidacy.
President Patton of the Princeton theology seminary denounced John D Rockefeller in a meeting, saying he disliked seeing a wealthy industrialist teach Sunday school while making tough deals during the week. The remark reflects tensions between religious ideals and powerful business interests.
A 1902 testimonial from J J Hubbards of Temple Texas claims Herbine cures tiredness headaches rheumatism and nervous ailments, restoring energy. The note says it is best for chills fever and lists a bottle price.
The city of La Grande issues a notice from Water Superintendent Gilman that irrigation may be used only from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm daily. Violators will be fined under the applicable ordinances. Dated June 5, 1906.
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