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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1905
Page
2
A discussion on initiative and referendum and the proposed imperative mandate as a sweeping change to government. The piece argues the people move from theoretical to practical power, challenging the old politician controlled system and urging broad citizen participation in amendments and governance.
Seattle Grocery Co invites customers to try a trial order as proof of value. The firm promises satisfaction or withdrawal of trade, claiming beat groceries for the least money and pledging to please customers with demonstration of their success.
Dispatches describe a dispute in Prineville country where hundreds of sheep owned by one company were killed on a shared grazing range claimed by another. Officials predict Crook County will soon see irrigation projects and a shift toward calmer settlement as the conflict edges toward resolution.
Having bought the Bock and Thomas shops and the ull Market, three shops enable us to offer better meats at lower prices. We do not plan to raise prices but to reduce them to grow trade. A trial order will prove the claim.
Sacred Heart Academy opens with courses in classical literary and scientific studies plus music drawing and painting taught by the Meters of StFrancis. The program prepares young ladies for teaching specialties and resumes classes September 5. For terms and details, address.
Notice that the Board of Equalization will meet at the county clerk office in the courthouse La Grande Oregon starting Monday September 25 1005 and continue for six days. Dated La Grande Oregon September 1 1006 J H Mortorf Assessor for Union County
Vague OCR fragment notes a quiet western town with children returning to play as clocks chimed nine. Mentions a jeweler and a scene near Alicea, but details are unclear and many words unreadable.
A La Grande Oregon notice dated July 26 and Sept 1 advertises E J Atkinson, building materials dealer, offering wood at 30 days time, new stock and fall feed line, and cheap groceries and provisions in the city.
Notice records a filing of a land entry with the U S Land Office in Oregon. It specifies a time frame for proof of residency and cultivation and names Davis as the registrar and official overseeing the process.
Notice for publication under the Timber Land Act of June 3, 1878. La Grande land office lists a claim for sale of land in Oregon and Nevada Washington region. Applicants include Jue 4 date and show prior proof of valuable timber and residence. Names such as William Kilrnd Cay and Charles dwek are listed with adjacent claimants and witnesses. Public instructions require interested parties to appear before September 14 to pursue the sale and prove timber value.
Public publication notice references the Laveriar Land Vice at La Genade and mentions parties including William Hillyard and EW DAVIa Regieter. The fragmentary text cites witnesses and land-related actions with uncertain dates and locations.
U S Land Office La Grande Oregon gives notice under the Timber Land Act that a claim to 160 acres of land is rejected for failure to prove continuity of occupancy. Parties may contest the decision by filing objections by a specified date. Names listed include Wilmer, Molitor, and Davie with a location in La Grande.
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