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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1909
Page
4
The La Grande Evening Observer lists subscription rates and policies for readers. It notes editor and proprietor George H. Currey, United Press Telegraph Service, and details on publication practices including signed articles, de luxe ad rates, local notices, and condolence resolutions per line.
The piece notes longer evenings with Vice-President Sherman touring, a light criminal docket for the circuit court, growing city scales and wagons weighed daily, threshers in the valley for weeks, interviews with Dr. Cook and Mr. Peary, beet harvest, sugar factory campaigns, Multnomah leading Union in payrolls, and a claim that Union County records no serious auto injuries despite frequent crashes.
A brief survey notes that wheat prices must rise slightly to move most Union county crops. Few sales occur at current levels. Paseo shows a building boom, with lumbermen busy drafting bills for prospective builders. Local land values are argued to be low compared with coast regions, challenging common belief.
A Pendleton farm owner refused 36000 for 260 acres citing six percent investment returns and expected 125 per acre within five years. The water ice electric and fuel trades begin harvest as the O R R N is urged to restore the Portland Pendleton local schedule. The skate rink hosts a premium display as the Union County Exposition builds toward October with many mechanics employed for fall preparations.
If Mrs. Rynearson’s suggestion is carried out, the exposition will display photographs of the pioneers from this area and Wallowa county. The exhibit aims to revive memories of the early days of the region.
The September 22 parade in Seattle drew what officials called the largest Northwest turnout for the order. About 10,000 Odd Fellows marched, with many Washington state lodges and participants from across the United States present.
A testimonial from Mrs. J. T. Galloway of Elgin Oregon proclaims Doan's Kidney Pills as a reliable remedy for kidney pain and backache. The notice urges readers to buy at 60 cents from Wester-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY as United States agents under the Doan's name.
The committee today recommended leasing the Salt buildings for University of Washington students after fall term. They will convert to class rooms club rooms fraternity and faculty housing as part of a plan to create unique grounds and facilities on campus.
A joint meeting of the fair commissioners and the executive committee of the Union County exposition is set for tonight. The two groups will outline duties and responsibilities for their roles at the exposition.
Maud Gaddis files suit against Thomas W. Gaddis in Union County Circuit Court seeking dissolution of the marriage and related relief. Defendants are to answer by October 16 1908 with publication ordered by Judge J C Henry for six weeks beginning August 27 1909.
Patients report satisfaction with Dr Stevenson’s work in the Corp Building near the post office block. Locals say his care stands the test and recommend timely visits.
Notice that a new directory is being prepared and invites corrections at the office of Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph company. Mary G. Hulse executrix files final account in Union County Court for Marquis L. Hine estate and the hearing is set for October 4 1909 at 2 p.m. objections may be filed.
Sealed bids will be received at the City Recorder's office for a macadamized street from Hemlock to Willow along Adams Avenue in La Grande Oregon. Plans and specs are at the Recorder's office. Bids must be in by 5 p m September 27 1909 with a 10 percent certified check.
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