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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1909
Page
4
The notice outlines subscription prices for paty and Weily with monthly and annual terms, plus a daily and weekly rate. It states second class matter at La Grand post office and prohibits unsigned articles. Advertising rates and local notices are listed with per-line charges for inserts and condence cards.
Analyzes Alaska Yukon Pacific expos and railroad literature to dispel Pacific coast myths. Argues coast can outpace Atlantic population with climate and infrastructure, urges tariff certainty, irrigation and rail cooperation from Willamette Valley to Somerville, outlining regional development plans and capital potential.
A doubtful forecast suggests Medford will reach about 15 000 residents within ten years while Jackson County reshapes its map. The text implies permanent growth driven by water and cites civic changes. It also references Mayor Harper of Los Angeles and claims Southern California political graft.
The council met in a tunnel session with no action on submitting the charter to voters awaiting the attorney from American Light and Water. Mayor Hail announced nominees for appointive posts and the council entered executive session. Readouts list Water superintendent H C Gil rraiti Cy Attorney J F Baker City physician Dr G L Blegers Night patrol John Walden Poundmaster J W Black City scavenger Fd Lovely.
Reports indicate strong farmer and business interest in the Meadow Brook Irrigation project. The Saturday gathering at the Steward Opera House begins at 11 with an all afternoon agenda to organize subscribers and discuss irrigation plans.
The article notes the equalization board paid their taxes in full without protest, implying the measure may be dropped. It marks Monday as the last day of the 2 percent rebate for preparing taxes, with Deputy Sheriff Crow managing receipts and Sheriff Marvin assisting. No penalty will be added if half the tax is paid by Monday April 4. Sheriff Crow and Treasurer Bell are overseeing payments from dawn.
F Entriken of Moline Illinois says a wintergreen compound with thymol and glycerine in D D D prescription cured his eczema after 32 years. He details relentless itching, scales, and failures of prior salves and X ray, noting complete cure after one month of use.
Fragmentary ad style text touts a cure for eczema with phrases about instant relief and a Newlin Drag Ca product. It references core discoveries and teamsaw starting eczema sufferers on the right track. No verifiable details.
Secretary Knox instructed disbanding the Nicaraguan army and settling the Emory claim at once following a conference with Central American representatives and the Mexican minister. Knox promises the new administration will not tolerate further disturbances in Central America.
The Palmer Crossette and Grande Roma lumber companies, owners of large timber holdings, appealed a quarterly tax assessment set by ex-Auditor Pace, which the circuit court had confirmed. The disputed tax levy concerns timber taxes in Wallowa County.
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