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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1911
Page
4
The Observer at La Grande states articles must be signed and no anonymous pieces will be published. Signed submissions may be revised at the editor's discretion and the paper warns against anonymous columns.
Tract of tend supports fruit district growth as investors back apple culture in La Grande. Apple farming is a scientific, labor intensive business with good pay, but requires study and steady work. Summer events and attire will draw visitors as La Grande promotes its commercial center).
The piece critiques Senator Bailey of Texas for resigning and retracting his resignation amid lingering scandal tied to Waters-Pierce Oil. It argues the episode damaged his reputation, notes Texas voters' divided views, and laments the fragility of perceived greatness among prominent leaders.
Last evening land sales totaling fifty thousand dollars were made to help experienced fruit growers gain a foothold in the area and develop their operations. The transactions signal a push to expand horticultural enterprise and local agriculture employment.
Last night the Ob server noted no deaths on Harrimannes rails. The railroad company has spent thousands of dollars and much study to prevent accidents, aiming to protect passengers who ride on the rails.
Pendleton notes a $90,000 wheat ranch sale. Neighbors Or. Oleson buys Peterson's ranch, reducing two families to one. The deal shows high priced real estate benefiting only buyer and seller.
The West earned the nickname veto governor for his year’s use of veto power. He faced criticism for grandstanding yet his line item cuts removed many provisions, which supporters say benefit the state overall.
The La Grande wedding with hobble skirts signals the city's leading edge in reformist waves. The piece notes eight riders in Idaho and a fist fight in Balae's legislative hall as indicators of Northwest cities moving toward reform, underscoring La Grande's prominence.
If W. J. Burne is not too busy he might be induced to search for the Halnea murderers. The note hints at possible action by Burne depending on his schedule.
Gardeners are urged to prepare early as signs point to a favorable spring. Officials advise cleaning tools, sharpening hoes, and readying seed beds to capitalize on the mild forecast.
The article recalls that the Haines murderers have not been captured and that Harvey Brown and his fellow players remain at large, leaving a lingering sense of unresolved pursuit.
A Vancouver World column ponders cleverness as a natural gift versus learned pose. It argues modern societies risk losing humanity by forcing self taught tricks while praising innate, local strengths. The piece precedes reports on War Supplies Orders and troop movements toward Texas and Mexico.
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