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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1906
Page
2
Sheriff Brown of Baker County conducted another semi occasional raid yesterday and closed six saloons still open on Sunday. The tale notes the public sentiment shifting toward the iceman and his role in enforcing law and order during the next three months.
The piece argues that home made cigars would double cigar makers if one third of cigars were home made. It urges a first class vinegar factory to create a market for thousands of pounds of fruit now wasted. It notes a city factory would add to the payroll and stresses that multiple small payrolls add up to one large payroll.
Sugar beet growers cheer as the factory workers celebrate record acreage. The completion of the belt line promises growth for the beet industry, though transportation limits affect the valley with Cove noted for essential land, water, and needs.
The Hague peace conference will not convene before September 20 following a cooperative agreement urged by the United States to avoid interfering with the Pan American Conference at Rio de Janeiro. The message also urges a shift toward supporting American made goods and local community pride.
City irrigation rule requires all residents who wish to irrigate to file an application for sale with the City Recorder. Irrigation hours are from 5 30 to 7 30 pm. Signed H C Gilvam Water Supt dated April 4 1920s
Job notice seeks 10 to 15 experienced tie makers to work in Union Ore area. Good wages and long-term work. Inquire via R. A. Marr care Central Railway of Ore Union Ore.
Gailey J. Hulse has opened a new studio above W. H. Bohnenkamp & Cs and is now ready for business.
Notice of restoration to settlement and entry for public lands within Baker City Forest Reserve area in Oregon. Proclamation dates March 16 and 28 1906 authorize entry filing and selection at La Grande Oregon on July 18 1906. Describes specific Township and Section boundaries in Willamette Mendian area and related land quarters. Commissioner AL Rigerts signed the notice approved in February.
After acquiring and renovating the premises, the new owner promises clean first class meals for 20 cents with only white cooks employed and superior service.
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