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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1906
Page
4
Reading notices to permit Great meet and condolence messages offered at a per line rate. Each additional item costs 5c per line and 65 5c for ads. Limited details provided in this fragment.
The Northwest mobilizes support for Nippon as Washington pledges 6000 tons of wheat and flour plus cash. Two large steamship firms offer gratis transport, and President Roosevelt urges Americans to aid Japan’s starving people in a formal proclamation.
The record urges population growth in Union County to support irrigation and farming. It warns that without more residents and water access, large farms may be bought up, accelerating depopulation and land loss.
City fundraisers urge residents to donate and register early for the hospital drive. Even small contributions are welcomed as the registry period shortens daily and the opportunity to join downtown books closes soon.
Polls open from twelve to seven in the afternoon. A high turnout could affect business and cause delays as many voters are sworn in. The remedy is to register now to be ready.
For sale two registered yearling bulls a red and a roan from J E Revsotos of La Grande Oregon Also for rent a four room house cheap contact Mrs C Ralston.
Advertisement notes sale of corn ed beef and cabbage with options for whole or half rounds. Claims well fed tender meat and quick delivery upon phone order, encouraging today’s patron to call for fast service.
The district will hold a March 1 1906 meeting at the high school to seek approval for a bonded debt of eight thousand dollars for completing the school building north of the O R and N track. Ballots will read Bonds Yes and Bonds No with polls open 1 to 4 PM.
Annual meeting of La Grande Irrigation Company stockholders set for Monday April 2 1906 at 2 oclock pm in the parlors of the Commercial Club. Directors will be elected and other business as required will be considered. Ww Sapoewr, Secretary.
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