Prosperous La Grande Welcomes Home Seekers in Valley
In an annual industrial edition the La Grande Evening Observer extols La Grande and the Grand Ronde Valley Wallowa county as ideal for work, home building, and fortune through farming lumber and sugar. It pledges opportunity for rich and poor alike and highlights payrolls and growing city services.
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Observer affirms growth and community role in La Grande
The Observer celebrates ownership change and rapid progress in La Grande, noting higher payroll, expanded telegraphic reporting, doubled subscriptions, and plans to enlarge facilities. The paper pledges honesty, open columns, and partnership with citizens to serve the region between Portland and Boise on the O R N railroad.
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Cox Seeks Third Term as La Grande City Recorder
Hon. D. E. Cox has served ten years in La Grande Valley and the city. The non partisan office is held by a Republican who has earned broad support through three terms. Voters again elected Cox, expressing confidence in his liberal administration and leadership for another term.
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Superior Creamery and Vegetable Exports Highlight State Food Quality
The state's creamery and vegetable products are described as superior. Cheese and butter rank high in global markets while potatoes fetch top prices. Celery, sweet corn, tomatoes and small fruits also shown to be abundant and high quality.
Hotel Foley Leads La Grande With Modern, Safe Facilities
The Hotel Foley, built in 1891 by J. E. Foley and run since April by sons P. A. and J. J. Foley as Foley Bros, is described as La Grande’s leading and most modern hostelry. It sits in the business district opposite the depot and offers fire escapes, 800 feet of hallway hose, private baths, and three story brick construction. The piece highlights its status as commercial travelers’ HQ and notes its service area across eastern and southern Oregon and as far as Echo, with regional meat packing and processing facilities operated by a neighboring firm under J. A. Russell, R. H. Smith, and W. P. Moore.
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Federal building site and hotel upgrade described
The article notes a federal building site nearby with sixty five thousand dollars appropriated for construction and a federal land office. It highlights a nearby hotel undergoing remodel since April 16 with modern amenities including a 60 by 30 lobby, Raecolith flooring, pressed steel ceilings, Oregon fir paneled walls, brass chandeliers, and a public stenographer. The dining room, kitchen, and 144 bedrooms offer hot and cold water and private baths, with luxury Mission furniture and a fully equipped kitchen including a 14 foot steel range.
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Grande Ronde Meat Company Becomes Leading Local Firm
The Grande Ronde Meat Company, three years old, leads La Grande meat trade in eastern Oregon. Founders J A Russell R H Smith and W P Moore bring wide regional experience from Grande Ronde valley Island City Walla Walla and La Grande. The firm runs wholesale and retail operations with two markets on Fir Street.
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Local Telephone Company Expands Service Across Eastern Oregon
The Home Independent Telephone Company, the largest in Union and Wallowa counties, operates local and long distance lines with ten exchange offices including La Grande Union Cove Imbler Elgin Wallowa Lostine Enterprise Joseph and Imnaha. It serves about 1300 subscribers with rural lines reaching 40 miles and more. Directors include J. L. Caviness W. J. Church R. E. Smith and others.
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