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La Grande Evening Observer in La Grande, Oregon
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1910
Page
4
Unfair Dividends And Tax Battles In Oregon Express Firms
The Wells Fargo Express company admitted earning 65 percent on investment in Oregon while other express firms likely earned more. The piece criticizes high rates from Pendleton to The Dalles, calls for corporate taxation reform, and condemns the Pullman Car Company for interstate status and poor Oregon service, noting Texas actions as a model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells Fargo Express Company
Oregon
West
Grande Ronde Valley
Portland
Pendleton
Dalles
Express Company
Pullman Car Company
Pullman Company
Texas
Hill breaks ethic on electric railroads in Oregon
The text lauds James J. Hill for embracing electric roads alongside steam lines, calling it a positive shift in transportation. It suggests Hill’s move signals competition or cooperation with the Bulleshys in the northwest and forecasts accelerated development with Hill’s involvement, highlighting Oregon’s trust in his role as a builder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Hill
Oregon
Jim Hill
Bulleshys
Northwest
Hill
James’ J. Hill
The Button Enthusiasm for Central Oregon Buttons
A proposal to distribute thousands of regional buttons to promote Central Oregon. Encourages widespread wear to signal welcome for homeseekers and home builders, urging residents to participate and extend the idea to Union county or Grande Ronde. The piece urges duty in wearing the small advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
United States
la Grande
Union County
Prince Albert
Mother's Day proposal prompts city ordinance in La Grande
Governor Benson endorses a Mother's Day call while La Grande passes a sidewalk regulation ordinance. The measure bans wooden awnings and signs over sidewalks, requires clearance heights, sets fines up to 50 dollars, and enforces removal of existing structures by owners within ten days. It takes effect June 7, 1910 after mayoral approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Benson
Nebraska
Senate
City OF
LA Grande
City
Oregon
State House Urges Oregon to Make Every Day a Mother's Day
A Salem report notes the state House urges residents of Oregon to honor mothers daily, framing the idea as a civic suggestion rather than a formal holiday initiative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Salem
Oregon
City approves wood pipe purchase contract in 1910 ordinance
The city authorizes a contract with Portland Wood Pipe Co for 7665 feet of 18 inch pipe plus fittings and 2 cars of 4 inch pipe with valves hydrants and elbows. Prices per foot vary by quantity and pipe size with a June 1 1910 effective date after May 7 1910 council approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Wood Pipe Company
la Grande Evening Observer
F L. Meyers
EB. Cox
Notice to Contractors for Telegraph Line Bid
Sealed bids for a permanent telegraph line along Beaver Creek Pipe Line right of way from the Intake to La Grande must be filed with the City Recorder by 4 p.m. on May 18 1910 and accompanied by a five percent certified check. Plans and specs are on file at the City Recorder's office. D BE COX Recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Recorder
Beaver Creek
City of
la Grande
D. BE. Cox
School board bids for high school building and services
District School Board of La Grande Oregon invites bids for two story basement brick high school including plumbing heating and ventilating work. Bids due May 23 noon with bonds and deposits required. board may accept or reject any bid. Also notice of cake sale at Russell's meat market next Saturday by Christian church bakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District School Board of School Disget No. One
la Grande
Union Ounty
Oregon
Newton C. Gauntt
Amnount Balls Factory
Ofice
Arthur C. Williams
The
C. B. of the Christian Church
Ruseel's
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D. E. Cox
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F. J. Holmes
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LA Grande National Bank
LA Grande, Oregon
PF. J. Holmes
Church
W.M. Pierce
CG Penington
G. L. Cleaver
F. M. Burkit
W. L. Brenholts
City Grocery and
Hlomelike
Drspecy Sda Brieg
Areuse
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Stree
Mahaffey
H. B. Waggoner
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