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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1910
Page
4
The item appears as a postal record entered at the La Grende post office on second class matter, indicating a notice or notice type distribution for mailing category.
The editor will not publish articles under a nom de plume. Signed pieces may be revised at the editor’s discretion. Authors are urged to sign their work to avoid disappointment.
The piece argues Washington state’s prosperity masks a rising insurgency led by a charismatic leader. It recalls 1896 and Mark Hanna’s education campaign, warns of business paralysis, speculates on Oregon’s political shift, and notes high Democratic registration in Multnomah.
A Portland Oregonian column questions insurgency as a national spread aimed at splitting the Republican party. It notes Democratic gains in formerly secure districts and cites Maine as a bellwether with the refrain as Maine goes, so goes the Union. It also questions EB Hofer’s claimed title of Colonel.
The scene recalls a trial over selling beer in a dry town. A physician witness mentions sipping beer in 1865 1873 and from the exhibit, prompting the lawyer to quip about a long time between drinks. The tale hints jurors may have done likewise with the evidence.
The excerpt notes no sounds of Col. B Hofer's automobile yet and expresses hope for a few more quiet days before the anticipated ordeal.
A dozen Union county business leaders returned home after twelve hours in Enterprise urging a strong La Grande presence at the Enterprise fair. They expect La Grande to send a large delegation late this month, while Wallowa county awaits a reciprocal showing. A separate note mentions a Gardinier joining the Fisher vaudeville circuit with acts in Ogden Salt Lake Boise and Portland. In Wallowa, work on the new school house progresses rapidly with Bay and Zweifel of La Grande handling plumbing.
A. Gardinier buys two lots west of the post office for 6000 and plans a modern vaudeville house in an 8000 building within forty days. The development includes 20 by 110 store room space and seating capacity details remain under contractor Slater’s plan.
The La Grande city council held a special meeting led by Mayor Myers to review numerous matters. They discussed street and sidewalk costs, traction engine rules for paved districts, sewer and garbage handling improvements, and bids for a cement walk project along Lot 5, Grady addition.
A collection of Republican declarations announces candidacies for Union Umatilla and Morrow counties joint senator with September 24 1910 primary. F. Wilson C A Barrett Dr C T Bacon Clyde T Hockett and John P Rusk publish open letters challenging assembly support and urging direct primaries and voters choice.
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Mayor for a public works project. Bids must be delivered by the stated deadline with surety and compliance to city specifications. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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