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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1910
Page
4
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A letter-writer criticizes chronic complainers at the Grande Ronde valley depot urging locals to stop croaking and start business. He warns persistent fault finders harm land value and urges readers to embrace trades and progress while noting regional attitudes in Medford Corvallis and Wastern Oregon.
Spokane wakes to a labor scarcity delaying paving projects while Oregon railroad construction stalls. Only about forty percent of workers sent to Deschutes country stay and work, with free transport offered to those who will work. Businesses fear mounting costs as labor remains scarce and foreign workers rise in response.
A public letter urges La Grande residents to embrace growth and unity, praising the valley and the town as Eastern Oregon’s best. It calls for energetic citizens, higher land values, and advocacy to propel La Grande forward, discouraging petty quarrels and encouraging local pride. Mr Carter supports promoting the city and surrounding countryside as the foundation for progress.
Alicel May 6 Editor Observer notes another slogan proposal reveals ongoing interest in La Grande. The brief item records the editor's remark and signals local discourse on community messaging.
The University of Michigan Musical Society presents the first of five performances for the seventeenth annual May Music Festival in Ann Arbor. The Theodore Thomas orchestra the University Choral Union and renowned European opera singers participate in the program.
Hungary observes the anniversary of Carl Goldmark the celebrated Hungarian composer with a week of performances. All his best known operas and orchestral works will be presented tonight and during the following days.
An excerpt presents Braan J. Ridgeway’s guidance on a man’s duties. He argues the first duty is to be a good husband and encourage belief of wifely fortune, the second to be a good father to all children, and the third to be a good neighbor contributing to the community. He notes success lies in fulfilling these three before any grand achievements.
Sealed bids will be received by the Recorder of La Grande for 42 920 square yards of macadam pavement per plans on file. Bids due 4 o clock p m May 25 1910 with certified check of 5 percent. Council may reject any bid. T B Cox Recorder May 12 23
Public sale announced by the U S Land Office at La Grande Oregon for June 2 1910 at 10 a m. The land includes parts of sections 32 and 33 township 2 south range 38 west Willamette meridian with serial number 06729. Adverse claimants urged to file claims or objections by sale time. C Bramwell register Colon R Eberhard receiver.
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