Prohibition Crime of 1910 A Maine Style Debate in Oregon
Hi McAllister argues against statewide prohibition, urging Oregon to adopt Initiative Bill No. 328 to let communities decide. He cites Maine and Tennessee as failures, notes rising U.S. liquor consumption under prohibition, and claims regulation better protects public welfare by local option.
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McAllister
Greater Oregon Home Rule Association
Oregon
Oreton
Justinian
Cobb
Maine
South
Dixieland
Alabama
Georgia
Tennessee
Patterson
United States
Midough UG County
Home Rule Association
Eastern Oregon's Largest Implement Firm in La Grande
The Bolton Bodmer firm in La Grande claims the largest implement and machinery business in eastern Oregon. From 1894 the company grew from two partners to a major corporation with a 22,500 square foot building on Depot and Jefferson, including a railroad spur, a wide stock, gasoline engines, walls and plaster goods, and a large transfer service serving Union and Wallowa counties and beyond.
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Bolton Bodmer Company
la Grande
Oregon
Depot
Jefferson Streets
Union
Wallowa
Smith & Greene Shoe Store Opens in La Grande
The Smith & Greene Shoe Store on Depot Street began in April 1909 and has built a strong La Grande trade. Partners R. & E. Smith and D. L. Greene offer a fresh stock of shoes and hosiery with an attractive interior and window display.
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Smith & Greene Shoe
la Grande
Depot Street
R. &E. Smith
D. L. Greene
Smith
Greene
Convienence
La Grande as a Great Social Center
La Grande is described as a vibrant social hub with multiple secret lodge organizations churches two theatres and an opera house. The article highlights abundant entertainment and a welcoming atmosphere from local citizens and business leaders.
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LA Grande Great Social Center
la Grande
Ita
La Grande's Third Largest Payroll in State
La Grande reports the city maintains the third largest payroll in the state, reflecting its sizable municipal staffing and budget allocations. The news item notes the ranking among Oregon cities and implications for local finances.
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la Grande
State
United States National Bank of La Grande Report
The United States National Bank, La Grande’s youngest bank, shows rapid growth with deposits up $110 000 in the last year, capitalization at 100 000 and a 5 000 surplus. Directors include N K West and Wm Miller, officers West president Scrogel cashier Coolidge assistant cashier, emphasizing conservative policy and strong local trust.
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The
United States National Bank
la Grande
Union County
la Grandé
Grace Ronde Valley
Oregon
N. K. West
Wmn. Miller
T. J. Scrogel
H. EB. Coolidge
T. J Scrogeip
A. T. Hill
C. T. Bacon
Wm. Miller
J. J
New York Trader Builds LA GRANDE Grocery and Bakery
E Polack moved from New York to Oregon five years ago and started the City Grocery and Bakery in the Summer building on Depot street La Grande. He now runs one of the city's best grocery and bakery establishments with a complete stock of staple and fancy groceries and an attractive interior.
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E. Polack
la Grande
City
Mr. Polack
Oregon
New York
Depot Street
Newlin Drug Company Prosperous In City史
The Newlin Drug company, one of the city’s oldest firms, began in pioneer days and has weathered adversity to enjoy an era of prosperity. It is owned by A. Newlin, a progressive local business figure.
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Newlin Drug Company
A. Newlin
Famous Physician Mendelsohn Sets Up Optics Practice in La Grande
Dr M P Mendelsohn, Heidelberg trained optician, arrived in Oregon after practicing in San Francisco Portland and The Dalles. He has a 29 year emphasis on optics and is regarded as a western authority. His clinic reports success in about 75% of cases treated and 5% treated with cures.
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M. P. Mendelsohn
Oregon
San Francisco
Beaver
California
la Grande
Mendelsohn
Heidelberg University
Germany
United States
America
West
Portland
Dalles
La Grande Water Authority Purveys Pure Mountain Supply
The city touts superior water from pure mountain sources. Water travels 18 miles by pipeline delivering clear cold supply even in summer days. Public praise underscores quality and reliability.
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la Grande
Real estate outlook for La Grande and Grand Ronde Valley
Van Duyg Realty of La Grande markets land and city property in Union County. It lists timber land orchard land stock farms and city lots with a focus on growth in La Grande as Eastern Oregon’s commercial capital. The firm emphasizes reasonable prices and high returns for investors.
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Grand Ronde Valley
la Grande
van Duyg Realty Company
Y la Grande
Grande Ronde Valey
Orban
Neas
Union County
Oregon
Famou Grande Ronde Valley
The Rural Worker in Early American Life
The article reflects on farmers as cornerstone builders of the nation, noting their rugged integrity and self reliance. It contrasts their isolated early days with modern times when farming families enjoy churches schools telephones rural deliveries and access to art. It argues farmers sustain cities while aging serenely with family in the countryside.
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Hole
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