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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1911
Page
4
The Observer Editor and Owner is listed at the La Grande post office as second class matter. Subscription rates are partially illegible in the OCR but indicate standard local pricing terms.
State agricultural experiment station issues General Bulletin No. 94 by A G Craig detailing 1905 to 1908 potato variety tests. It identifies best varieties for early market, medium maturity, and high yield, discusses seed selection to boost yield by over 30 percent across common varieties, and summarizes planting to marketing practices. Copies available free from the director in Pullman WA.
The piece compares business to fishing luck, noting many fail yet persist. It cites mercantile agencies estimating about 90 of 100 new ventures fail and a four year US failure count around 1,460 annually, averaging nearly 13,000 per year.
The speaker argues that entrepreneurs cannot control all risks and that luck remains a factor in starting new ventures. He notes even seasoned businessmen cling to luck charms and omens, seeking a lucky strike rather than accepting broader uncontrollable conditions.
The piece notes a political shift as the community plan reduces machine influence in wards like Ga h Feston. It claims nominations from former political controllers now receive only about 20 percent of votes and asserts city service moves to a nonpartisan basis with higher efficiency. Candidates win without political machines, and voters act without machine guidance.
The Christian Science Monitor notes rests in musical reading provide needed pauses for expression. If a performer shorts or lengthens them, the effect of the sentence is spoiled.
Henry Miller recalls Dion Boucicault’s sharp reply after a rehearsal with Augustus Daly’s method of continuous movement. Miller had suggested a “Daly cradle” to keep scenes lively, but Boucicault countered that if his pen cannot engage the audience the actor’s feet cannot compensate.
The Oregon Washington Railroad and Navigator Company announces an August special round trip to the seashore for patrons to enjoy a delightful beach outing with stops at Portland and Astoria.
Rate for the round trip is only $10 with children half fare. Tickets limited to fifteen days. Make your reservations at the earliest practicable moment.
A dubious claim from a European and American duo asserts microbes cause baldness, with Rexall Hair Tonic offered as a remedy. The ad promises hair restoration, color return, and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied, with prices 50 cents and 1 dollar at Hill's Drug Store.
Dr N Molitor M D physician and surgeon advertises office at 68 Main and residence at 6 corner of Adarim Avenue and Depo Street phone numbers provided for office and residence
Directory style notice listing several doctors including C H Upton Ph G M D eye ear nose throat specialist at La Grande National Bank Building with office and residence numbers, Dr H L Underwood eye diseases and surgery, Osteopath George W Zimmersman at Summer Bridge rooms 7 8 9 10 with multiple phones, and Dr P A Charlton veterinary surgeon at Hill's Drugstore with residence and contact numbers.
Dr W C Nelson of Baker City Oregon is identified as a mining engineer in this notice. The brief item names his profession and location without additional detail.
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