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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1906
Page
2
The community paper discusses dairy economics with creamery checks replacing door to door trade as spring brings fresh cows. Advertisements indicate rates and a call for signed submissions while Blue Mountain Grange backs a high state liquor license. Debate grows over U S Senate candidates and Portland rivals.
Quoted reflections by Robert Ingersoll on how irrigation under state control alters conditions, reducing poverty and crime by reshaping living standards. The excerpt argues bodies and souls mirror outward conditions and urges reform through improved resources and opportunities.
The author argues that if Russia had many small farms and some government effort focused on agriculture rather than military aggression, the current revolution might not have occurred. Autocracy prevailed through a false social system granting land to a few, fueling discontent.
The piece notes that about half of county voters have registered and questions the new primary's practicality. It contrasts theoretical law merit with expected low participation and the need for voters to register and turn out to choose competent candidates from the two major parties.
Farmers urged to buy dry fenceposts with about 5000 available this spring. Posts offered in exchange for livestock, hay, grain, eggs, potatoes or other produce. Orders may be left at The Golden Rule or 1606 South Street. Also dry cord wool for sale.
J O R Hooper of Woodford Tennessee reports Mrs Mollie Holt declined in health from lung infection with pus. Doctors feared death after forty eight hours at bedside. A trial bottle of King's New Discovery brought rapid improvement and full recovery turning her into a healthy woman. Trial bottle offered free by local retailer priced 60 cents to 1.00.
The Union County Court in Oregon invites sealed bids for one hundred cords of green cut yellow pine or red fir wood cut in four foot lengths and corded in the courthouse basement. Delivery required by September 15, 1906 with bids due by 10 a.m. April 4, 1906. the county reserves the right to reject any or all bids. J B Gusam County Clerk. Dated March 13, 1906.
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