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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1908
Page
4
Local notice and advertising rate card from La Grande Evening Observer. Details include daily, weekly, and subscription prices, with class of mail, postal note, and policy on unsigned articles. Also outlines display rates, local notices per line, and cards of thanks.
A historical account traces the transfer of Wallows territory from Nez Perce to white settlement, noting Joseph as a notable Nez Perce general. It covers the county’s creation from Union, population growth to about 9000 by 1900, and La Grande high school’s rising prominence. The piece highlights diversified farming, winter employments in camps, and Union county’s prosperity.
The article notes the Union county apple harvest will be the largest crop yet gathered in the coming weeks. While not extraordinary in yield, expanding bearing acreage boosts total volume and supports a growing building season despite mild winters. An excursion to Wallowa impressed attendees with river views and the valley’s potential for an alfalfa mill investment without high costs.
An argument contrasting Republican and Democratic stances on labor and voting. The piece asserts Republicans seek cooperative employer employee relations and individual choice, while Democrats foster labor class antagonism for political gain. It links the labor vote to national destiny and cites Lincoln Garfield and McKinley as martyrs to the common people.
A farm sale at one mile west of Summerville on Thursday October 22 1908 features seven horses two Poland China sows and boars twelve head cattle four polled Durham cows and helpers with a range of farm tools including a McCormick binder a press drill and wagons. Terms include 12 month credit on approved notes at 6 percent interest. A. J. Story H. B. David Hizer auctioneers.
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