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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1906
Page
2
Speaker Joseph G. Cannon turns seventy with a large reception and dinner planned to formally launch a political boom for his presidential bid. The article notes a celebratory launch event and the political maneuver surrounding his birthday.
A readable fragment depicts a road through the Granda Ronde valley with optimism along both sides. The text notes prosperity visible in any direction, conveying a cheerful travel mood.
Eugene's private water firm advertises free meters and water at 20 cents per thousand gallons, arguing municipal ownership would cost residents more, in contrast to La Grande.
The President’s railroad bill gains strong backing from Republican senators and a majority of Democrats. Once opposed, it now awaits final passage with broad cross party backing.
The piece notes that observing defeated candidates working for others after primaries shows humanity and that Americans can accept defeat with good grace and strive to win next time.
J A Thronson reports return with eighteen men and three teams to build a five and a half mile road starting above the Muir mine. Completion expected within thirty days with machinery to install in June. J L Garbett's crew sends encouraging reports and rich ore samples. Stockholders remain confident as stock holds at fifteen cents.
Three work horses reported missing or stolen. A dapple gray horse about 1200 pounds, a brown clubby horse around 1000 pounds, and a bay mare about 1000 pounds with a bent left shoulder. Last seen on the road toward Union. Reward $15 for return to GC, A. Peterson, Ladd Greek.
Union county Oregon treasurer announces funds on hand to pay county and scalp bounty warrants endorsed before Feb 1 1902 with no interest after May 4 1906. John Francey treasurer shows effort to hire teams and men through F S Bramwell for compensation.
The note argues for patriotic backing of Made in Oregon and promotes a local variant Made in La Grande as a practical extension. It emphasizes using available means to advance the idea and achieve tangible outcomes.
The Northwest project to span the Columbia with the Great Northern and Northern Pacific rails from Kennewick to Portland covers 226 miles. It requires thousands of workers with about 9 000 men at work there during the summer.
Local official calls for action to curb garbage dumping on county roads around La Grande. Report notes wagon loads of old tin cans and unsightly boxes along routes and urges enforcement to stop the dumping.
The Republican County Central Committee will gather at the Commercial Club Lasie on Tuesday May 8 at 1 30 p.m. All Republican candidates are requested to attend. Chairman G E Cocuran presides.
Seniors of the high school stage the Merchant of Venice at the Opera House on May 24 in full costume. Don’t miss it as the event promises lively performance. Tickets are 55 cents.
Notices warn that swearing at the primary voids voting rights at the general election. Those not registered must re register, with registration books closing May 16. Voters reminded May 6 to act on registration.
Property owners are notified to clean up their alleys and repair sidewalks at once. Street Superintendent Joan Witsor issues the directive.
An advertisement touts Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea as a cure for all weaknesses claiming it makes the "puniest" specimen strong and healthy for five cents per tea or tablet. The tone mimics a late 19th or early 20th century medical booster focused on personal health.
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