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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1910
Page
4
United Press Telegraph Service notes daily single copy and weekly and monthly rates. Post office registration marks second class matter. The paper will not publish unsigned articles and blewed pieces will be revised by the editor. Sign articles to avoid disappointment.
F. P. Bodinson, Baker commercial club president, opposes fake advertising and urges residents to reject transient schemes. Robinson argues newspapers are the best local advertising vehicle and loyal to home businesses, noting merchants’ payrolls and the need for honest promotion.
The prosperous Union city near La Grande voted $50,000 in bonds to fund school purposes as a first step toward progress. The measure aims to keep Union children in local schools and reduce the need to leave town for education.
The town of Union backed improved school buildings and higher education amid opposition. La Grande welcomes the progress as Union advances to new school efforts, spreading the county wide effort to modernize education.
Baker City Herald attacks the Observer for misquoting and La Grande athletes failing at the Walla Walla meet. The columnist cites an old political saying about explanations and misattributes it to Hubbell. The piece defends hubbub over Hubbert and critiques political misquotation in sports coverage.
Notice to subscribers that funds on hand pay warrants issued on the General Fund up to No 8066 endorsed Dec 17 1998 and warrants numbered 7929 to 8066 cease interest from May 4 1910 La Grande Oregon. Ray W Logan City Treasurer.
The note urges immediate action to get a spraying machine functioning. It mentions a date like 4 12 and includes a code 1f, implying urgency for repairs or readiness. The fragment suggests a maintenance context or agricultural/rural setting.
All kinds of house plants offered this week at Mrs Anthony's store located at 1606 Sixth Street.
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at the office of the City Recorder for the construction of 7980 square feet of cement sidewalk and 1586 lineal feet of ar a
The Baptist Church lists Sunday hours with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 a m. The B Y P W V prayer meeting at 7 p m and the union temperance meeting at 7 45 p m. Thursday prayer meeting at 8 p m led by Frank E B Gray, pastor.
There will be no services at the Christian church Sunday evening. Sunday school starts at 10 a.m. with Samuel Story as superintendent. Sacrament meeting is at 2 p.m. The Young Ladies and Young Men's Mutual Improvement Association will present a program at 7:20 p.m.
Ford A. Ellis minister schedules Bible school at 45, communion at 11, church services at 11 15 and 8. Christian and Junior Christian Endeavor meet at 7 p m. Morning sermon topic Christian Growth and evening sermon topic The Human Christ. All are welcome.
Sunday morning cover story notes services at 8 a m and 10 20 a m with Jivenling services at 8 a m and 7 30 p m and Sunday school at 10 a m led by Father Aalders with emphasis on parish activities.
Mrs Ada Wallace Unruh state president of the WCTU has just closed temperance meetings in Wallowa county and will deliver a talk at the Baptist church in La Grande Sunday evening. She also speaks at Island City Sunday morning Imbler Monday evening and Summerville Tuesday evening.
The excerpt recalls Uncle Zeph dealing with rude conductors. He claims to have “got the number” after grabbing a bull cap, following his nephew’s advice to note conductors’ numbers when civil. The scene ends with Uncle Zeph appearing battered yet triumphant.
A brief Kansas City Journal quip notes a man declining a drink with the excuse he has cut it out. His companion is introduced as his social secretary, prompting a light exchange about sociability.
The Detroit Free Press notes a boast about a maid who can mislead callers by feigning absence. The item highlights the claim of deception and the social angle of privacy in domestic service.
The city invites bids for stone curb and walk on Fourth Street between O Avenue and Depot Street and on Pennsylvania Avenue between Washington Avenue and Fourth Street. Plans are on file in the City Recorder's office. Bids close 4 p m May 25 1910 with a 6 percent certified check. The Council may reject any bid. D E Cox Recorder of La Grande.
Notice to Contractors the Recorder of the City of La Grande Oregon for the construction of 43920 square yards of macadam pavement. Bids due by 4 p m May 25 1910. Must be accompanied by a certified check equal to 5 of bid. Council may reject any or all bids. D B Cox Recorder May 12 23.
Department of the Interior announces a public land sale at the U S Land Office in La Grande Oregon. The sale will occur at 10 o clock a m on June 1 1910 to the highest bidder for the described tract under the 1906 act ensuring public auction and bidding procedures.
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