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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1909
Page
4
La Grande Evening Observer notes voters prepare to cast ballots next Monday with focus on authorizing a public park commission. It mentions Roosevelt era reserve extensions and local political maneuvering affecting sentiment and turnout.
Evidence from La Grande land office is used in a government case accusing Circuit Judge H. J. Bean of falsifying proof to secure 140 acres under the Carey act. Key witness J. T. Hinkle admits contract signs but asserts water access may be lacking. The case highlights alleged defrauding of the government and potential land value impacts amid a broader discussion of a harmful orchard pest.
Late this afternoon it was announced that the irrigation meeting planned for Alice will be held next Friday or Saturday to decide the date. The union aims to mobilize La Grande residents to support the plan as it prepares to survey 5000 acres of Sandridge land. The Observer will publish the exact day and venue tomorrow.
Ahead of the March term the county court and commissioners will visit and inspect multiple proposed sites for the county poor farm near La Grande. Several offers with varying prices and documents include the Van Hook 40 acre tract near the fair grounds for 4200, Green pine holdings for 4000, James McCoy surrounding Island City at 6000, Adame 100 acres with stock and improvements for 3000, Owsley 100 acres with orchard and alfalfa, and Renearson parcel at 2900 with orchard and alfalfa.
Washington on March 3 President Taft announced Beekman Winthrop former Porto Rico governor and former secretary of the treasury has accepted the role of assistant secretary of the navy.
A vivid captioned excerpt describes decaying hawks in a feature from the big March issue, part of a richly illustrated set of articles. The passage likens aerial intruders to thieves and notes their perilous descent and circling behavior as part of the story.
An advertisement promotes the March issue of RECREATION with full page plates by top photographers. It invites readers to buy at newsdealers or send 25 cents plus dealer info to receive a copy by mail and a RECREATION Calendar. The ad claims the magazine aids outdoor planning and season success.
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