The image is a black and white photograph of a brick wall with large text painted on it. The primary focus is the bold inscription "OWYHEE IRRIGATION DISTRICT" in capital letters, followed by smaller print that states "A COMMUNITY DEPENDS ON YOUR LOYALTY-Patronize HOME MERCHANT." Below this main message are several lists of local businesses with their names and types of goods or services they offer. These include a pharmacy, cash grocery store, insurance agency, used furniture business, confectionery shop, tailors, bakery, barber and beauty parlor, taverns, among others.
The handwriting on the bottom left corner reads "STANSIE," possibly indicating the artist's signature. The photograph appears to be vintage due to its monochromatic style and type of brushwork or paint strokes used for the text. There is also a watermark that says "Glasst-E" which could signify either an initialism representing the photographer, or perhaps it has another significance.
This image captures a moment from local commercial history, illustrating community support mechanisms through patronage to local merchants in Owyhee Irrigation District of Nyssa, Malheur County, Oregon.
