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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1906
Page
2
The article discusses signs of federal action against child labor with Senator Beveridge proposing a bill to ban rail transport of goods made by under fourteen workers. It argues such measures echo earlier meat inspection and pure food laws and highlights Congress's commerce power as a tool for national standards.
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A verse excerpt from Alexander Pope contrasts outward status with inner worth. It argues that royal power and clerical titles do not define virtue, as wealth and lack of it shape character more than clothing or rank. The piece highlights how prudence and folly reveal true merit beyond status.
Governor Magoon declares his Cuban post the most pleasant he has had, remarking that any insistence by Cubans on all the pleasure is unfounded and misdirected.
The passage notes Mr. Bryan feeling greater happiness over Missouri's return to the Democracy than if he had carried ninety nine safety Democratic states.
The passage asserts that nature thrives on ongoing growth. It argues that humans must exercise both body and mind daily to prevent atrophy. When physical and mental growth stop, the spirit falters, leading to distress in life and happiness.
Report notes a strong committee and House majority for the subsidy bill with Speaker Cannon likely to give the word. The President, Vice President, and Cabinet members support it, and Senate passage last session plus broad backing from major commercial groups reduce opposition as winter graft concerns fade.
The passage claims that frequent sensational suggestions about marriage do not affect the routine duties of the marriage license clerk. It notes that despite such talk, the clerk continues processing licenses and paperwork as usual. The tone remains observational and matter of fact about official duties.
Modern chest protectors from the Wichih Davo Company Main 8-7 come in several prices from 9 cents to 3 dollars. The ad promotes prevention of lung troubles through wearing the device.
A fragment notes physical beautifying boosts ambition to be beautiful. It mentions Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea or tablets costing 52 cents sold by Newsin Drug Co. but details are incomplete.
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