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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1906
Page
2
A fragment from a La Grande Oregon page includes ads about publication terms and a sample editorial section. It quotes Senator Bailey opposing Mr. Bryan on railroad ownership and discusses government ownership and mileage-based freight rates, plus critique of public figures like Franklin P. Mays and local graft.
The piece discusses misbranding California fruit as California fruit in Oregon and Fresh Oregon Eggs in Seattle, warning against consumer deception. It also mentions U S warships near Guba as a possible, though unnecessary, display of American vigilance to protect citizens. The land fraud case led prosecutors to a quick jury verdict, with Francis J. Henry praised as a relentless special district attorney.
The article notes Japan will raise substantial wheat in Manchuria within years, potentially affecting Pacific coast imports and increasing white bread demand in China. It suggests a growing Chinese wheat market as China’s 400 million people become wheat eaters, while current demand is slow.
The passage notes newly granted powers to the state commerce congress and rising agitation as the presidential campaign nears. Citizens are expected to gain clearer understanding of the operations and work of the current railroad system.
The Union County Oregon County Court invites sealed bids by October 3 1906 for a wooden combination bridge over the Big Ditch on Randall Road and a steel bridge over the Grande Ronde River near Palmer Lumber Company mill site at La Grande 100 foot span 16 feet wide 10 feet above riverbed with concrete abatements and first class steel. Bidders must supply their own plans and specifications. The court may reject any or all bids. Dated La Grande September 11 1906.
Mrs E H Brunson of Dublin says she is 82 and hopes to stay strong with Electric Bitters. She reports relief from dyspepsia torpid liver inflamed kidneys and chronic constipation after using the tonic. Sold by New era Drug Co. price 50 cents.
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