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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1909
Page
4
Daily paper details subscription rates and advance payment options. Notes postal service, editorial discretion, and restrictions on unsigned or signed pieces. Display ad rates, legal notices priced per line, and condolence or card notices described.
Fragment of a poem about moving homes to the beat of May with lines praising the moving van and a traveling life. The text intermingles with prose about a water code speech by State Engineer John Hylawis and commentary on legislative changes affecting pipeline and court redress, criticizing the reform and its practical benefit.
A collage of editorial notes discusses education for women, marriage and home making, and shifting views on state railroad policy. It cites Hetty Green in a Brooklyn court room as critiquing women’s marriage aims and reflects on transportation growth and regional tensions within Elgin and La Grande.
A short note reflects on students looking forward to holidays as exams loom, with focus on stress and anticipation from both boys and girls.
A daily report describes a Safe lock that opens only by the owner's voice. A mouthpiece replaces a door knob and uses a needle in a phonograph record to verify the password spoken into the device. The article notes no guidance on what happens if the owner is away.
Real estate activity increases in anticipation of an irrigation project and sugar factory. Prospective buyers await acreage signing to trigger bond issuance, signaling a real estate surge. Next Monday Judge Bean leaves Pendleton. Judge McBride begins official duties as successor. Eight grade exams may tighten promotions due to crowded schools. Wallowa outings planned. Joseph may become a premier summer sharker resort. nearly 150 teachers apply for La Grande public schools, board to choose next week.
Mrs. C. H. Whitney a leading face goods specialist from Baker City visits the city to introduce her toilet preparations. She will call at Mrs. Swart’s rooming house on 4 28 64 to show and sell.
Eye specialist Dr Pons, represented by George FE Thome, is in the city. Dr. Pons will arrive Sunday night.
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