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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1910
Page
4
Editor notes United Press Telegraph Service subscription rates and publication terms. The La Grande paper is mailed as second class matter and will not publish anonymous letters. contributors must sign letters and expect revisions at the editor’s discretion.
The article urges La Grande residents to participate in a designated Cleanup Day on a Wednesday. It calls for a thorough renovation of back yards, streets and alleys to clear accumulated rubbish from a long winter. Residents are urged to join in unison and feel better afterward.
La Grande, Oregon prepares for a strong season with an opening May 18 athletic meet and a forthcoming array of events including the annual Chautauqua. The city aims to host large gatherings and offer extensive entertainments for residents and visitors.
A call to public participation in upcoming Fourth of July events and a county fair recounts past successes and urges every resident to assist. Leaders emphasize public sentiment as key and ask individuals to report willingness to help to department heads.
The New Observer issued last night to La Grande with twelve pages of live reading matter and advertising. The paper carries a new heading and has earned endorsements from many local business figures. A longtime city resident praised its rise to the front rank in Eastern Oregon. Taft’s quip about preferring to be advertised is noted for its sarcasm.
Letters of encouragement hail the Observer as a strong, improving publication. Supporters urge continued high standards to boost La Grande’s press and reflect the Grande Ronde valley’s value, comparing favorably with Pendleton and Baker City papers.
Portland plans a new hotel as the city continues rapid growth. Even after the Imperial expansion by Uncle Phil Meacham, Portland expects further demand for lodging.
Athletes visited Liberality Row business men who readily donated to raise money for medals at the upcoming track meet on May 18 in La Grande. No refusals or calls to lower subscriptions were voiced, highlighting the community’s supportive spirit and pride in the valley.
Circuit Court of Oregon Union County summons F M Burkit in the George Palmer Lumber Company vs Burkit case. Publication in La Grande Daily Observer for six weeks. If not appeared, judgment for 6300 plus 6 percent interest from Oct 1 1908, plus 600 attorney fees and costs.
Court summons issued by Hon J W Knowles of Union County Oregon published in La Grande Daily Observer for six weeks. First publication dated April 21 1910. T B H Crawford attorney for plaintiff.
The sentence fragment notes that regardless of style or cost, appearance remains a concern. It emphasizes fashion priorities and may imply a caution toward excess or ostentation in attire.
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