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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1910
Page
2
The La Grande Evening Observer outlines subscription rates and advertising terms, including daily and weekly plans, payment in advance, and a request for real names on articles. It also notes editorial discretion and that unsigned pieces may be revised.
The article notes about 2.5 million births nationwide with state birth rates ranging from North Dakota 36.5 to Utah 35.2 per 1000. It compares U S birth strength to Italy Austria and Hungary and observes a decline in average family size from 5.1 in 1887 to 4.7 in 1900, questioning the decline.
Contractors swing into new cottage and home projects across La Grande as spring operations begin. Councilman Kammerer starts excavation on East Adams Avenue for a cottage while Jas G Snodgrass builds a modern home in West La Grande. Oscar Lund plans Cedar Street lots. city election looms with four mayoral candidates and a heated Second Ward council race between Reynolds and Fleming.
Local notes show a $40 000 sewer bond being pursued and two city boosters asking if they may vote on the issue. The council approved competitive bids for street paving to study hard surface options and potential savings for property owners.
The article notes upcoming plowing in the valley as the next phase of seasonal work, signaling readiness for agricultural preparation and potential field activity in the near term.
Local lumber dealer W. R. Rivette left today for a midwest business trip with Chicago as his main objective. He plans to visit Oshkosh Detroit and other principal cities in the region over the next roughly three weeks to pursue additional lumber sales.
Official O R N notice says no more 8 P trains today except one for San Francisco via Portland and traffic is open between Ogden and San Francisco. Main line shows minor troubles but not serious. Joseph train left on time though slides may occur anytime.
Full Mikado rehearsal this evening at the Elks hall begins at 7 oclock with principals and chorus. Entire first act to be rehearsed so attendees should arrive promptly and bring fans if available.
Fragmentary line reads Revival Services continued from Page one. The text mentions questions about epistles and voting, suggesting a sermon or discussion on moral responsibility and proper conduct in civic duties.
E. E. Jones suffered severe finger injuries while driving fence posts and likely will have amputation. In Ladd Canyon on March 2 friends gathered at Fred Braden’s home for Miss Kate Braden’s 20th birthday with games and late supper. Ladd Creek remains a raging but receding flood, carrying off water.
In Spokane on March 10 former Justice Gordon of the Supreme court faced trial for allegedly embezzling about $9,000 from the Great Northern. The sale listing nearby describes multiple parcels near Imbler with farms, houses, barns, orchards and other improvements, prices ranging from a few thousand to nearly ten thousand dollars.
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