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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1910
Page
4
The piece argues against changing the Second district's representative urging voters to keep the experienced incumbent. It warns new, untested outsiders need time to learn Congress and cites Roosevelt’s line about “old man well enough.” The district is portrayed as already having a reliable, unblemished leader.
A compact promotion invites readers to visit the station and get enthused, urging those with a grouch or those who have eaten too much to try the La Grande venue. The copy hints at a cheerful local message without detailing events or times.
The Grande Ronde valley shows rising wheat output with many flouring mills operating overtime and numerous grain grower contracts in force. The region’s activity contrasts with its residents’ modesty as evidence of a boom.
George M. Tetreau of Baker City is a guest at the Savoy today. Co. N. Finn, a Portland attorney, is registered there. County Judge Henry returns from Portland after tending to Mrs. Henry who was injured in a recent fall and is nearly recovered. James Sullivan and wife plan to leave for La Crosse Kansas to visit Uncle Dave Monrove and other relatives before returning to Kentucky and La Griffe.
A ten-pound daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Smith of this city confirming a healthy arrival for the Smith family.
A call to residents to contribute to La Grande's development as Eastern Oregon's commercial center. The article highlights a busy railway depot, rising trains, and the town's forward momentum, urging citizens to act and support local progress.
A harsh statement defends the town that feeds residents and rejects outsiders who attack the community. It argues against negativity and invites new residents by noting replacements when one leaves.
The city announces an active ordinance prohibiting bicycle riding on all sidewalks in La Grande from April through November 1 each year. Violators will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law, per Chief J. W. Walden.
In Los Angeles on August 20 Reverend John O'Neil a Holy Roller fanatic died in a cottage outskirts after a five week fast joined by J E Butler and Mrs Nellie Boyle Also Alice Griffin 14 and Mrs Boyle's niece endured the fast until O'Neill's death refusing food
The article urges thorough public understanding of the irrigation plan and invites all opinions. It stresses that objections should be raised so supporters can explain positions and clarify details, with the Evening Observer welcoming communications from any reader.
Union county farmers are urged to attend the August 27 event at Union where farm station experiments will be explained by manager Robert Withycombe. The state funds the trials, and the public is invited to learn what has been tested and found beneficial.
The article notes that claims the Fasern Ore gon country is a wheat producer are incorrect and that Umatilla County has long been acknowledged as a leading wheat region, though the discussion trails off.
The Chicago Tribune highlights a government warning naming several syrups and tonics as baby killers. The list includes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup and Dr Fahrenes Teething Syrup among others mixed with morphine, chloroform, cannabis Indica, and chloral hydrate.
Company promotes high grade trusses with precise fitting methods. They guarantee full customer satisfaction and position themselves as experts for those needing a reliable truss solution.
A vintage ad urges readers to suspect chronic appendicitis with wind gas sour stomach or constipation. It touts Adlerika buckthorn bark glycerine as a quick acting remedy from Hill Drug Co.
A dated testimonial from Mrs Dinae of Jackson, MA, October 4 1909, praises Parisian Sage for stopping hair loss and dandruff, claiming her hair became beautiful and scalp relief followed a week of use. The ad notes Newlin Drug Co guarantees money back and promotes 0 cents per bottle from Gir ox Mfg Co Buffalo NY with auburnhaired model.
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