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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1905
Page
2
Notice to patrons that effective January 1 the city will install a day circuit and a chit notifying patrons. Those who cannot turn off power during the day should arrange this as soon as possible. Interested customers may confer about prices of motors and related items. Motors priced as listed.
Post office in La Grande Oregon announces publication under Second Class Mail matter status with an annual advance rate of $650 for six months and a brief service note, followed by unreadable OCR text.
Classified ad rates are listed per line with per line discounts for additional insertions. Condolence resolutions and cards of thanks are charged per line at set rates. Local reading notices are available by application to the publication.
The United States ended 1904 with a total foreign trade of 2 461 657 235. Imports totaled 1 035 909 197 while exports reached 1 426 748 188. Despite leading near the UK and Germany, American trade relies on foreign ships for 95 percent of freight costs totaling about 200 million annually. The article notes 17 years of river and harbor improvements costing 261 082 752 to boost trade. It urges steps to move cargo on American owned ships.
The senate approved the naval appropriation bill including a provision for two new battleships and hinted no further ships would be authorized without public input. The Boise Statesman notes Americans want a capable navy and will authorize shipbuilding up to that standard.
President Myers, after his recent visit, wrote to the Commercial Club stating two clear truths as part of his remarks.
The speaker notes Western Oregon lags in recognizing rapid eastern state growth over the past decade and warns Inland Empire residents about future population and resource development across valleys and plains as they become populated and developed.
It notes the steady addition of small and large elements shaping a city s growth. The text references a growing fleet of modern delivery wagons reflecting diverse trades, signaling urban modernization and a citified outlook.
The county plans an exhibit at the fair and urges the responsible party to supply literature detailing the county's resources. It notes the county's varied products require more than a daily train to market, implying a strong basis for a standout Pacific coast display.
Notice sets election for March 18 1906 in La Grande Union County Oregon to elect Mayor Recorder Marshal and Treasurer and one councilman from each ward with polling sites in Ward One Ward Two and Ward Three. Names of ward judges and clerks listed and polling hours eight AM to seven PM.
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