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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1906
Page
2
A fragmented column discusses editorial policy on signed pieces, mocking ethnic caricatures and praising American humor. It notes irritation at ethnic stereotypes, mentions Pacific coast sympathy, and previews irrigation interests and a National Irrigation convention in Boise.
Mr Linsday Swift argues that while book and magazine illustration improves, comic elements in daily papers deteriorate. He condemns the colored Sunday supplement as the low water mark and decries humor as vulgar and harmful to public taste.
Urgent labor needs in the northwest drive the Northern Pacific to reduce east to west rates to attract workers to Oregon and Washington. The report compares disaster impacts in Valparaiso and Chile and California, noting Valparaiso's huge human toll and global humanitarian appeal.
Washington August 23 Bid opening for new 4 percent Philippine certificates to cover 1 million in temporary certificates maturing September 1 ends at two o’clock this afternoon. Temporary certificates earlier issued for parity maintenance may be replaced as these new securities are accepted at par for public deposits. Bidders must enclose certified checks equal to 1 percent of their bid as surety to prevent speculative bids.
The Dalles resident KM Cushing, identified as an 1852 pioneer, died yesterday. Local officials note his long involvement in early settlement efforts and community development. The death marks the passing of a noted figure in local frontier history.
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