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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1906
Page
2
Eastern Oregon efforts stress farm appearance to attract buyers and investment. Portland hosts the Made in Oregon carnival May 19 to 26 to showcase local products and counter competition from distant suppliers. The sugar beet acreage reaches a record twelve hundred acres more than before, boosting the valley’s economy.
The document lists candidates for city offices including BEN BROWN for Recorder JAMES B GILHAM as a former official DAVID H PROCTOR for Treasurer and Gc R THORNTON for Surveyor with CAMBELLON FRAWLEY and M HILTS mentioned in association with other posts.
Local commentary notes no enforcement of city orders for yard and street cleaning and irrigation ditch rules. The piece criticizes the council’s approach and predicts continued inaction with little work accomplished this year.
The article argues that farmers overwhelmed by work neglect tidy appearances, yet those who keep their farms attractive tend to prosper. It suggests cleanliness and order as a paying investment for farmers.
Last night’s cold May weather produced ice on water pools and frost nipped fruit and vegetables in Baker valley, with gardens badly damaged and uncertain extent of crop loss. Reports say Eagle and Pine valleys escaped major damage while Inland Empire wheat prospects improve after recent rains.
Pittsburghe Ney reports from Frank E. Dooly General Agent in Portland that San Francisco earthquake losses will near one million dollars but salvage is expected. The National Union Insurance Co. stockholders have subscribed 750000 for a guarantee fund, with E. E. Core as president and G. H. Powers as local agent.
Restoration order restores to settlement public lands in the former City Forest Reserve Oregon. Lands will be subject to entry filing and selection at the La Grande office on June 18 1906 under usual restrictions. Describes specific fractional sections in Townships 8 9 South Range 38 49 East Willamette Meridian. Commissioner W A Ricuaros. Acting Sec of Interior Tuos Ryan approved.
A Hill personal ad touts a plan to quench thirst with popular drinks while saving for clothes rent and treating wife and children. The message emphasizes sharing a smile with family and with others.
The notice warns that swearing in at the general election requires prior registration. If not registered by May 16, a new oath is needed. Registration books close May 5.
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