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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1906
Page
2
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The piece contrasts social cruelty with charity while noting labor scarcity and heavy rains leaving many potato fields in the Willamette Valley unharvested. It juxtaposes harsh treatment of the poor with calls for uplifting the needy as farming delays hinder crops.
The piece suggests probable moves in the next Oregon legislature to create a state insurance commissioner. It notes safety gains from new football rules and reports season injury totals, including 1 death, 104 serious injuries, 8 deaths and 159 injuries in 1908, and cites Beaver Creek water project costs of 31246.81 as reasonable in the recorder's records.
A proposal urges spending to advertise Oregon, suggesting each county vote $1000 to support the state board. The text argues Oregon could rival leading states on the Pacific coast, noting many westward migrants are unaware of the state’s resources.
In an address published yesterday Professor Hockenberry challenges the Normal schools of the state. He notes taxpayers fund about $100,000 yearly and argues that if outcomes lag behind his expectations the investment is poor.
The Astoria community through its common council orders Standard Oil to remove all storage tanks within one year. The editorial urges obedience to the mandate, notes public support for government by the majority, and warns against corporate resistance. The writer stresses that one life is worth public and private investment and urges council members to adhere to the order.
Timber discovery reports vast umber claims totaling two million feet. Frey Elk and La Granpa Investwenr C. are cited as holders or promoters, with details scarce in the fragmentary text.
The undersigned is appointed administrator of the estate of Louisa Griffin deceased. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within six months to the administrator or to attorney J. W. Knowles. Dated August 22, 1906.
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