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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1910
Page
4
Bruce Dennis, editor and owner, notes post office filing at La Grand a as second class. The paper will not publish unsigned articles and signed pieces may be revised at the editor’s discretion. Readers are urged to sign and save appointments.
At the experimental farm near noon a farmers day is set to entertain all farmers. Demonstrations and explorations of soft culture and stock handling will be shown, led by manager Robert Withycombe. The event contrasts with past times when farmers conducted personal experiments for private gain.
Union county praises an experimental program that saves farmers from wasted trials and offers proven crop and stock knowledge. Robert Withycombe, son of a respected Oregon agricultural lineage, leads the effort with strong judgment. A meeting at the state farm is urged for all farmers and others, promising valuable insights.
Democrats gathered at the Imperial hotel in Portland to outline a campaign plan for the fall. Prominent party members organized and expressed confidence, praising their own work while criticizing Republican assembly rhetoric. The piece argues Democratic consistency is tested by their past participation.
The county clerk will remove his hooks from the rear of the United States National bank this evening. Voters are urged to register if present at 7 o clock and not to overlook the opportunity.
The passage notes Aldrich may see satisfaction in attacks on the rubber schedule, arguing it can be stretched to fit his defense line and used to meet political aims.
The Elgin event on September 12 features a blue rock shoot as a social gathering. The Observer offers a solid gold medal for the winner to defend in future matches, with the prize to be engraven and presented by the gun club.
The valley faces a pivotal irrigation proposal with strong implications for agriculture. Supporters emphasize long term water access and crop yields, while opponents caution about costs and environmental impact, urging careful planning and public debate.
The O. R. & N. station at this point is being painted with a fresh coat. In the phrasing of the song every little bit helps, highlighting small improvements.
A state militia helped quell a blaze at a farmhouse near American Lake. Fire crews reported locating a Carnegie medal among the debris, though details and assigned ownership remain unclear.
The dialogue centers on Lady Pertly asking to marry. the Honorable Gussie recalls his father’s severe condition. He would not refuse but demanded he be banged frat, a phrase signaling a strong constraining demand.
An Atchison woman, overwhelmed by domestic chores, joins a card party to escape work pressures. A harsh misplay caused by a domineering partner provoked her until she fled home in tears, yet she later claimed the gathering successfully took her mind off her duties and family.
Sir Thomas Palma, Cuban Raschere and son of Cuba’s late president, plans to wed Miss Helen Browne, American born in Mexico, as a grand social tie draws attention. A massive Broadway restaurant theater complex rises on a block front in upper Forties, with dining for 6000, theatres, skating rink, stores, showroom, and offices. A Vienna students visit and the Polo grounds theater day spark city chatter as gang crime prompts concern and Laura Libbey gains vaudeville acclaim.
F Wilson of Athena announces candidacy for joint senator for Umatilla Union and Morrow counties subject to Republican primary. C A Barrett of Athena seeks nomination for joint senator in Union Umatilla Morrow counties with September 24 1910 primary. Dr C T Bacon of La Grande is announced for Union county coroner subject to Republican primary voters.
A society figure and suffragist praises American husbands for chivalry and goodness to women while criticizing women for not seeking voting rights and noting men have given wives too much of their earnings. She expresses admiration for American men but asserts they have done too much for fellow countrywomen.
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