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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1910
Page
4
Fragmentary notice from La Grande describing publication rules and submission policies. Mentions Bruce Dennis and Caled Press Telegraph Service with subscription rates and post office classification. Warns against unsigned articles and urges authors to sign submissions for reliability.
The article argues for expanded manual training in schools, praising practical tasks such as sewing and sawing boards. It contends that hands on learning develops judgment and independence, complements book learning, and shifts focus from old methods to preparing students for real life.
The article notes stump land costs at least 75 dollars per acre, while productive plow land in the Grande Ronde Valley sells for the same price and yields more dollars per acre annually. It urges readers to share Mr. Gelbe's remarks with strangers.
An anecdotal notice from La Grande about G D Roe representing Underwood typewriters who visits the Observer office and later receives a call from a country buyer who saw him in town. The piece argues readers are consumers who buy good products and read news, urging honest, reasonably priced ads in the Cheerver.
Fred Geibel, a prominent La Grande businessman, argued that land in the Grande Ronde valley can be worth less than coastal land. He cited the need to clear and develop coastal land to compare true value.
The Observer argues for city inspectors for cement sidewalks and sewers during building. A tough, principled inspector can save hundreds on each project by enforcing specifications and preventing contractor skimping that harms citizens. A backbone like steel is needed to resist pressure and uphold quality.
A storm sewer section damaged by a contractor during an inspector's absence was torn out and replaced. The completed install is described as durable, with residents benefiting from the improvement.
The article notes California residents taking out insurance against Halley’s Comet, comparing it to old ghost stories. It stresses the comet will be a noticeable factor, though not dangerous, as its unusual presence affects the country while it lasts.
Local residents continue planning for the Chautauqua assembly with many La Grande people expected to camp during the meeting. Enthusiasm runs high over the camp grounds and the assembly. It is anticipated that special trains will bring visitors to town when Joe Folk speaks.
The Vermont grand lodges of Odd Fellows opened their annual encampment with a parade planned for this afternoon. The grand encampment meets tomorrow, the grand lodge Thursday, and the Rebekah Assembly Friday as part of the schedule.
Sealed bids for 43920 square yards of macadam pavement will be received in the Recorder of the City of La Grande Oregon office. Bids close 4 p m May 25 1910, with a 5 percent certified check. Council may reject any or all bids. D B Cox Recorder May 12-23.
The U S Land Office in La Grande Oregon announces a public sale set for June 2 1910 at 10 a m offering land described as part of sections 32 33 Town 25 Range 37 B W M Serial 06729 Individuals with adverse claims must file by sale time C Bramwell Register Colom R Eberhard Receiver
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