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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1911
Page
4
The Observer Bruce Denns is listed as editor and owner in this local newspaper entry. It notes the newspaper being entered at La Grande post office as second class matter.
A local commentary praises council plans for cheaper street improvements to aid outlying districts while condemning violent crime. The writer urges swift, harsh punishment for criminals and imagines public lynching as a response to brutal acts including the murder of a five-year-old girl.
A visitor from Oklahoma praises La Grande as the best town and predicts ample work at high wages for skilled tradesmen. The piece notes easterners promoted quick riches misled by cheap promoters, while real home seekers in Oregon form a sturdy, growing community capable of making money through honest labor.
City council considers cheaper paving for residential areas. The method would cost far less than bitulithic pavement and would not endure heavy traffic. Debates focus on public needs versus property owner costs, with city core requiring best paving.
Olympia erupts over highway construction amid a chaotic road department. Judge Lionel’s good roads bill from the last legislature is cited as a notable escape from the current disorder and confusion.
Mrs. Whitney predicts every woman will wear the Harem skirt while Grande Ronde women foresee many exceptions. Portland now urges to move “to the farms” as the path for Oregon, arguing the land must be tilled or cities cannot exist.
Colonel Roosevelt visits New Mexico drawing a fair crowd yet encountering public skepticism about his policies. Supporters greet him while critics question his approach and plans. The visit highlights divisions in regional opinion and political tension.
In a letter to the Evening Observer WM Ramsey credits Col. Olmstead of Baker City with pioneering the idea of raising a cowboys unit for war. Ramsey argues Olmstead inspired Roosevelt and warns Col. Rusk could fail if controlled by political rings, contrasting valor with past legislative missteps.
A pending legislature bill, backed by the Legal Aid Society and others, aims to curb loan shark practices. Longstanding abuse saw 30 to 40 percent ruinous rates and an estimated 25 million dollars invested in the business, with 3.5 million used by 125 Chicago offices per a Russell Sage foundation report detailing excessive fees and charges.
The Appadoc bill sets a 3 percent per month ceiling on loans secured by household goods wearables or tools and 4 percent on wage assignments with a $1,000 loan limit. It cites prior abuses where borrowers paid far more than the principal. The bill was drafted by a committee including George P. High, M. W. Wellington, John V. Farwell, A. C. Rishel, Marvin B. Poole and others.
Government figures cited by the Chicago Board of Trade show U S wheat on farms at 179 690 000 bushels on March 1 down to 25 8 percent of last year s crop. Canadian western provinces expect bumper production while irrigation areas in Alberta face snow cover. The corn supply remains ample with 86 4 percent merchantable versus a decade average of 3 6.
The article argues that U S military action against Mexico would be brief and not earn prestige. It notes Mexico’s weak resistance against insurgents and says any future conflict would be a matter of enforcing demands on a business basis.
Thomas M Bell of Georgia born March 17 1861 in White County began as a traveling salesman and built a southern reputation for selling goods. He entered politics in 1898 as Hall County clerk, later served in the Fifty ninth Congress and was Democratic whip under Willi ams and Clark. San Francisco Typographical Union plans entertainment for 5000 delegates.
Thos E Williams of Middleboro Kentucky reports relief after two years of constipation from Champlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets. He writes this testimonial in an August note. For sale by all dealers.
W Zimmermann osteopathic physician located at Summer Building rooms 7 8 9 and 10 offers medical services. Contacts include Home 1332 Pacific and Main 63 Residence phone Black 951 successor to Dr C E Moore.
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