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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1910
Page
6
A streetcar conductor faces a fare dispute as two workers, an Italian and an Irishman, demand change after paying dimes. The scene shows the conductor wary and short of cash, while the riders use slang and comic tricks to obtain the nickel and avoid further trouble. The episode includes lively dialogue about getting change and the conductor’s mood.
A National Magazine excerpt extols a simple pleasant smile as priceless and costless. It claims a smile from a loving heart can drive gloom away, brighten the day, and reflect worth and goodness without expense.
A man declines an invitation citing family attire issues and writes a note to his wife about attending another evening event. He sends the missive to the hostess by error, then the hostess’s reply to his wife, creating a comic mix up in social etiquette.
A faddist lectured on health while a lean speaker boasted of a miraculous two year change. An Irishman sought work and, after a long pause, inquired about Mr Hobart, then spoke through a second floor speaking tube to reach him.
An old Brooklyn whist club crank insults are rare but one man joins a game after being warned of the crank. He endures mild jabs and notes the crank’s single remark about dealing. Later Taft visits Athens Georgia to address University of Georgia students and recalls a Shiloh Baptist church tale about Brer Jasper and Brer Johnson.
A moral sketch contrasts kindness with indifference and shows an old farmer who, urged by his doctor to walk on an empty stomach, confronts a wandering tramp. The tale explores empathy, restraint, and the surprising power of humane acts in tough times.
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