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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1905
Page
2
The message urges La Grande residents to repair sidewalks fence frames and other weather worn structures before winter. Clean yards fix sagging walls and plant leaves early to preserve property value and keep Grace city looking handsome for newcomers.
An OCR extract from Bulletin No 69 of the Buran of Labor summarizes a page 230 table on Austrian state railways workers in 1898. It lists average annual family income about 19297 and expenditures 20219, with per year costs for food 806, clothing 16.04, education 43.03, and minor items including taxes and insurance 1.01 and beating and fighting 0.704.
The article argues that a north bank railroad along the Columbia to Portland benefits eastern Oregon even before entering Oregon territory. It notes rail rates favor shippers and predicts an ensuing war. It cites a portage road and airship line as competing arteries, while the Inland Empire producer seeks access to the three major transportation paths.
OCR fragment describes citywide water drainage problems with flooding risks during snowmelt and heavy rain. It notes low ground and the Commercial Club area as examples and calls for sewer and drainage improvements including better outlet connections to create a well drained city.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Banderd Oil Company and a cartoon about John Da new Wig. Content is unreadable and lacks coherent event or facts.
The Corvallis firm announces a new automobile plow developed in city limits. A citizen’s design uses tapping gas engine power to drive a plow, seed planter, and irrigation booster, promising to cultivate up to twenty five acres a day. If proven, it could reduce wheat costs and bread prices and later adapt to electricity for farming tasks.
In tonight's session Ishin calls for action to remove the old oly ju from its current position, deeming it an eye sore for residents in that city area.
J L Mars of La Grande advertises drop a line naming work and I will name the right price for the job. The notice seeks work offers and promises fair pricing.
Rainbon Store announces a twenty day discount sale with many fall goods just placed on shelves. Prices claimed to be the lowest possible. Customers urged to inspect quality and judge the value themselves.
The Seattle Grocery Co urges customers to place a trial order to prove value. If unsatisfied, they say they do not want the trade. They emphasize best groceries for the least money and describe a trial order as a demonstration of their success.
Notice to taxpayers that the Board of Equalization will meet at the county clerk office in the courthouse La Grande Oregon on Monday September 25 1905 and continue session for 6 days Dated at La Grande Oregon this first day of September 1905 J H Mortor Assessor for Union counts
After acquiring Bock and Thomas stores and using Sull Market, the three shops announce they will offer choice meats at reduced prices. They state there is no plan to raise prices and invite a trial order to prove the claim, aiming to expand trade.
An old La Granda Oregon notice advertises a store in Old Town offering wood and a 30 day time window for a sale. It promotes cheapest groceries and provisions in the city and notes a fall line of feed. Dated July 20 Septet Ed ATHLNSON.
Advertises constant availability and moderate charges. Mentions day plane B 179 percent and night phone R 12 for inquiries.
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