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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1910
Page
4
The notice explains that unsigned articles will not be published and signed pieces may be revised by the editor. It advises contributors to sign their submissions to avoid disappointment and notes the paper's policy of discretion in editing.
A city figure, Tom Richardson, earns praise as the coast’s leading publicity man. His push to wake up Portland spurred spending and investment, drawing eastern interest, boosting land values, and triggering rapid development with new additions and booming real estate activity. Portland’s growth parallels La Grande’s future prospects.
The text credits Tom Richardson with touching off a magazine that woke Portland. It suggests La Grande may need another Richardson, claiming his influence would boost real estate values and mirror Portland’s example within six months.
It is reliably stated that Francis Heney will soon depart the West and settle in New York. The piece notes his active career has sparked enemies and suggests the metropolis will suit him better, while acknowledging his Western work has advanced reforms though few convictions followed.
The piece portrays Iowa clinging to Republican roots while opposing a tariff measure seen through Taft’s lens. It notes Iowa’s continued loyalty to the party and its plan to advocate within the GOP at the next national convention.
Louis Hill of the Northern Pacific met Frank Davey at Burns and heard a sharp rebuke from Davey about Harney county’s railroad neglect. Davey likely rose to address the issue with blunt language regarding consecutive slights and lack of service.
In the District of Oregon the creditors of A. E. Flower of La Grande Union County are informed that on May 9 1910 he was adjudicated bankrupt. The first meeting will be held May 34 1910 at ten o clock in the forenoon in the Referee in Bankruptcy office La Grande Oregon. Creditors may prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and address business before the meeting. May 12 1916.
A notice announces a call meeting of the S E C U of A on Saturday May 14 at 10 a.m. The local group will meet at 1 p.m. same day. John W. McAlister serves as president.
Baker City engages former W M McMurray private secretary to handle publicity as its first paid booster initiative. Local officials express hope for significant returns from the investment.
A brief weathered notice announces lemon and pineapple sherbet available Saturday and Sunday at Silverthorne’s Family Drug Store, inviting patrons to enjoy a cool treat at the local shop.
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