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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1909
Page
4
A mixed page shows advertising rates and publication details for La Grande Daily alongside letters and unsigned editorials about immigration waves Roosevelt Taft and national politics. The fragment references population growth in Oregon and Washington, upcoming election timing, and civic mobilization with assorted editorial snippets and typos from the era.
A reflective note urges self reckoning by considering how flaws appear to others. It argues that acknowledging unflattering views can prompt personal improvement and clearer self understanding.
At Salem on March 6 Governor Benson offered no new details on calling a special legislature session. Sentiment favors using an emergency appropriation bill with urgent needs for asylum buildings and fire protection. Action likely Saturday as the executive remains deliberate and prepared to show a Republican governor can act decisively.
Manager Myers of Leland High School discusses a proposed schedule among Eigin Cove Union and La Grande with all managers meeting in La Grande to finalize whether four or eight games will be played. The plan aims for each team to face every other in the county league. Ferrin will sing this evening as part of a strong vaudeville program with a celebrated cornet act and the Great Norman in a revolving globe routine.
Those who delight in clean amusement will find ample opportunity for entertainment at the Pastime this evening. The program is replete with entertaining features, any one of which is well worth the small admission price charged. As a special gift...
Mr and Mrs F J Holmes returned from Calgary with good report on Canadian railroad lands. They bought a section near Strathmore to fence and cultivate. The Knight brothers of Pendleton hauled lumber for their land. Walter Parker bought 640 acres and James McShain 3220 acres. Weather was warm and farmers prepared for spring work.
Pol Withycombe comes back to Union Thursday after a long coast stay where he pursued agronomy and animal husbandry courses. He is delighted to resume work at the department station in Orient.
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