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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1911

Page

7

Federal marshal to handle white slavery case in Oregon

Chief Walden announced a U S marshal will arrive in La Grande to take custody of Chris Louis, held on white slavery charges, with Mrs Dillman also tied to the case. McCourt approved the marshal's arrival and the prisoners will be sent to Portland for trial before the federal circuit court. Dillman will be a witness only. The case underscores fears over trafficking as lawmen seek swift punishment and public support.

Portland Walden United States la Grande Chris Louis Dilman McCourt Lawa Unitates Circuit Court Mya Dillman Pendleton Weldon Louis

Don’t Let Dealer Choose Cigars You Buy

Consumer urges customers to select their own cigars, specifically recommending a Fames King Havana and insisting on value for money rather than dealer preferences.

Beetles Work on Water Shed Fire Threat Grows

Water Superintendent L M Hoyt reports the Beaver Creek water shed has a larger beetle damaged area than last year. He inspected from a vantage point during a weeklong forest fire near the bedale area while weather conditions kept the blaze in check. The dead timber raises fire risk for La Grande water supply and a small crew remains at the fire site.

Beaver Creek L. M. Hoyt Beaver Creeks Hemehink la Grande

Local Savants Locate Cowts Logal Savants Locate Cowts

Newly found comet near Earth draws interest as Prof. Brooks of Hobart College identifies it and Geneva observers report sighting through Perry Oliver's telescope. The object, near Cygnus, will be best seen early evening to late night and may soon become visible to the naked eye in the east. Local researchers track its approach while noting its oval shape and offset nucleus.

Brook Brooks Hobart College Geneva Perry Oliver Halley Lenees Earth C. M. Humphreys Constellation Cygnus

No Reason for It You Are Shown the Way Out

A reader testimonial from Mrs. B Blakeney of Baker City Oregon claims relief from kidney pain backache and urinary disorders after using a suggested remedy. The letter outlines severe symptoms and asserts a cure with convincing proof.

B. Blakeney Ninth St Baker City Oregon

Rexall Orderiles Promise Relief from Constipation

The Rexall Orderiles are marketed as a gentle effective safe bowel regulator that relieves constipation without griping or tension. The ad claims they restore nature's function quietly and can be taken anytime, with two sizes offered, 10 and 2c, at Hill's Drug Store in the community.

Renndien Iit Rhix Alan Rexall State Hill

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