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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1910
Page
6
An Observer ad promotes a berry set offered by Quick Messenger Service Call Main 24. It claims the set is free with the paper and terms, highlighting big interest savings. Aimed at attracting readers to call and claim the offer.
Eminent scientists and physicians declare the condition a disease and advise treatment at home with Orime. The ad promises a money back guarantee if no cure, and suggests Orrine No 1 or No 3 for secret use, with one per box. A free booklet is offered and the address lists Washington DC.
Local merchants list prizes for the December 13 poultry show in La Grande. Contributors include Coolidge Paint and Wall Paper, Fall Store, Rock & Rolk, Geddes Bros. Grocery, Art Store, Harris Market, The Toggery, Evening Observer, Morning Star, People's Store, Grande Ronde Cash Co, Robert Masterton, Star Quick Print, Waters Stanchfield Co, F D Haleton, Great Bargain Store, G J Wagner, M & M Co, F L Lilly, Pattison Bros Grocery, La Grande Flouring Mill Co, among others, offering cash, goods, and services for top pens and displays.
The Oregon High School Debating League Bulletin, printed at the University of Oregon, provides district standings, semi finals, and finals lists. It includes debate questions for five districts, bibliographies, a league review, the constitution, and briefs on public questions such as Naturalization and Income Tax.
Hermiston voters re-elected Ross Newport as mayor with 89 votes to Dr V Turley’s 65 after a calm election day from 9 a.m. to 7 30 p.m. Three new council members named are Robert C Todd H A Waterman and Russell Brownell. Water users association board re elected officers Howard Irvin C S McNaught Frank Swayze William Leathers and C McNaught with bi monthly meetings planned to handle canal divisions.
J Cotton of Okanogan Washington reports strong egg production from nine hens starting in December 1909. Eggs per month from February to November 1910 average about 192 per hen per year. Eight pullets hatched April 11 1910 began laying August 15 1910 producing 29 eggs in August and 196 in September and 178 in October.
Cleaning and pressing and repairs offered for ladies and gents clothing. Ladies work a specialty. 1704 East Adam[a] Avenue. W. R. Baxter, proprietor.
A revenue officer narrates a smuggling tale at a rocky coast house. He finds hidden passageways and a subcellar trapdoor used to stage illicit goods, then returns with help to trap the smugglers who used the secret route.
A witty exchange ponders whether a man can truly be a squire as he is seen hanging around a lot and drawing skepticism about his social role. The dialogue hints at local scrutiny of behavior and status.
A daughter asks if she must be an heiress to “put on airs” in a brief quoted exchange. The lines reveal social pretensions and familial tone as a parent affirms.
A fragmented political reflection notes daily trouble and nightly concerns as a leader contemplates running for office. The speaker hints at Washington action, a need to fill a role, and a willingness to be a martyr if no candidate steps forward.
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