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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1910
Page
4
Public notice entry stating Bruce DENNIS, Eadlier and Owner, entered at the post office in La Grande as second class mail. rate listed as 15 cents.
A newspaper statement indicates articles should be signed and revised at the editor’s discretion. It notes a nom de prime signature policy and references an appointment.
The letter criticizes Dr. Seemann's stance on liquor restrictions and argues responsibility rests with individuals. It discusses practical regulation, then shifts to farm accounting methods, depreciation rates, business training for farmers, and a political note from Judd Geer about the Republican ticket. Cove fair praise closes the piece.
J A Bexell of Oregon Agricultural College discusses farm accounting at the Dry Farming Congress. He notes many systems exist yet few are adopted by practical farmers, urging simplicity as paramount for busy farmers.
The Union County Exposition opens Wednesday presenting a panoramic view of Eastern Oregon factory, mill and farm resources. Merchants join farmers in displays, with mercantile and factory life represented. attend on opening day and stay through.
Two Tacoma girls have married Japanese men, and the city proudly proclaims its patriotic stance in the wake of these unions.
A Bookkeeper excerpt notes a shift in American business toward valuing the gentleman. It argues executives seek tactful independent yet discreet men who speak their language, fit clubs, and act honorably. The old cad is out while the gentleman is in.
Harold recalls his father’s church gift habit, depositing a one dollar weekly allowance in a numbered envelope. On returning from church, Harold proudly explains he removed the envelope and placed the cash directly on the plate, thinking no one would know the amount.
A nostalgic survey notes famous men who were mocked as foolish boys. It cites Sir Walter Scott Brinsley Sheridan Newton Shakespeare Dickens and others, from a Belfast school to London with Wellington and Lord Russell named, showing early derision did not define futures.
The article notes echoes on the Rhine between Coblentz and Bingen repeating a word seventeen times and another in Metella’s sepulcher in the Roman Campagna repeating five times in different keys. It also mentions Brewster noting an echo near Shipley church in Sussex that repeats twenty one syllables.
A humorous exchange unfolds as a judge notes a witty retort from a husband to a wife returning home late. The gentleman’s line Perish she shought! m a jokey, antiquated reply underscores the period tone of the scene.
Gunner-Bigwood, a millionaire, left for a banquet when he was stopped for speeding. He was fined rather than toasted and faced a public roasting in Chicago News.
Notices hereby given that the County Board of Equalization for Union County Oregon will attend at the Court House at La Grande Oregon on Monday October 18 1909 and publicly examine the assessment rolls correct all errors in valuation description of qualities of land lots or other property as assessed by the County Assessor It shall be the duty of all persons interested to appear at the time and place given All persons having grievances regarding the 1909 assessment may appear before such board and present their affidavits containing grounds of complaint All such affidavits must be presented during the first week of the meeting of the board T A Rinehart Assessor for Union County Oregon Daily Sept 30 Oct 17
The City of La Grande Oregon announces a planned concrete pavement project on Fourth Street within Improvement District No 9 from Adams Avenue to the south curb of O street. Estimated cost 29745.00. a public hearing and special assessment are scheduled for October 12 1910 at 9 PM.
The La Grande city council records show action taken on September 21 1910 with official minutes and resolutions filed. The document cites routine governance items including orders and approvals typical of a city session.
The La Grande City Council will order Cedar Street improvements from the south curb line of C Avenue to the south curb line of A Avenue. Estimated cost 330 dollars. a public hearing on October 12, 1910 at 8 PM. Notices served to affected property owners. City Council of La Grande, Oregon, Sept 28, 1910.
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