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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1908
Page
4
The Daily paper outlines subscription rates for daily, weekly, and mail editions and states it will publish signed articles at editors discretion. It urges readers to sign submissions to avoid disappointment and notes the paper reserves rights over content.
Local reading notices list advertising rates for display ads and notices. First insertion costs 10 cents per line and subsequent insertions 6 cents per line. Condolence resolutions are 6 cents per line and cards of thanks 5 cents per line.
An opinion column argues that timid merchants lose market share to aggressive advertisers who can spend freely, while cautious rivals end up funding others' gains. It notes a public ordinance on sidewalk spitting and hints at upcoming local park plans as communities brace for change.
Portland reports Albany apple fair slated for November 16 and a new Southern Pacific depot ceremony. December brings two grand apple displays starting December 1 with Spokane as centerpiece. banquet honors North Bank railroad opening with guests including James J. Hill.
Central officials from Spokane and Portland celebrate national support for railway and commercial work while Oregon eyes rapid growth. A farming demonstration train draws crowds at stations as Oregon Agricultural College and rail interests promote diversified farming and home settlement amid strong economic activity.
Department of the Interior notice states Martha Langdon of La Grande Oregon filed intent to make final timber and stone proof for land described in W% NE section II township 2 south range 38 east Willamette meridian. Hearing set before the La Grande U S Land Office on December 9, 1968 with witnesses Char Colwell Edward Lovely W R King and Harry Colwell.
Christel R. Pender of Vancouver Washington filed notice of intention to make final timber and stone proof on December 71 1998 before the register and receiver at La Grande Oregon. Witnesses include Ba aff E Lever Jon a Kissell Chester A Pike David Brichoux and F C Bramwell.
U S Land Office La Grande Oregon September 21 1968 notice that Charles Bodeau of Baker City Oregon filed intent to make final timber and stone proof to establish land claim described as SE NE NE Y SE and NEY SE in section 9 township 5 south range 36 B W M before the register December 10 1908. Witnesses named David C Brichoux John T Williamson James C Henry W A Burns all of La Grande Oregon. F A Bramwell Register
U S Land Office at La Grande Oregon October 19 1996 notice hereby given that Rufus M McCoy of Kamela Oregon who on November 14 184 made homestead entry No 14077 aerial No 01527 for W Y BE section 29 township 1 south range 36 E W M has filed notice of intention to make final commutation proof to establish claim to the land above described before the ...
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