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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1906
Page
2
The item notes weather impact on voting and mentions farmers welcoming snow for irrigation. It observes post primary public interest shifting to county candidates and anticipates June elections after the primary, with voters now free to discuss local races. It also references newspaper policy on signed submissions.
Agitation for a universal two-cent railroad fare spreads after Ohio law and New Haven cut. East and west railroads expect eventual adoption, opposing passes and noting interurban lines as competition. Bills advance in New York Massachusetts Rhode Island and Indiana push for abolition of passes and lower fares.
Wa. Cane articulates support for Interstate Commerce Commission oversight of public utilities and anti monopoly policies. He favors direct senatorial elections, parcels post, and Northwest development projects including river dredging and canal construction. Also notes government ownership of Oregon City locks and federal funding. Found diamond brooch reported. owner to contact H. W. Stoner. Wanted: domestic worker sought by M. Baker.
Dr J King’s New Discovery aided Mrs Mollie Holt of Woodford Tennessee after a 48 hour watch by family as doctors feared end. She recovered from a lung infection after coughing up pus and is healthy today. Sold 60 cents and 1.00 at newsstands.
Persons desiring first class pure bred Minorca chickens or settings of the same may secure them from the undersigned Eggs 1.00 per setting Will be pleased to allw my chickens to those interested RW Dea Corner 4 and A streets.
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