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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1910
Page
4
The Observer notes a classified matter labeled secret at La Grande, detailing an entry tied to a security operation. No other names or dates are provided in the fragment.
A writer named Jas appeals for revival of article submissions under a nom de plume. The editor will consider each piece at discretion and urges authors to argue their cases to avoid disappointment.
A historic exhortation on mutual confidence argues that a town and its farming valley depend on each other. The piece insists La Grande thrives only if residents trust in the valley’s future and notes land values rise with local prosperity. It urges neighbors to recognize La Grande’s legitimacy and promise.
A cynic jokes that when Wallowa County runs tight there will be no money left in Oregon for state workers. The writer notes Wallowa’s money moves in large chunks and that residents have barely recovered from recent fiscal swings.
The narrative recalls Wallowa County’s abundant wealth, noting large lumber shipments and robust outputs in hay, hogs, cattle, and horses. Locals dismiss the idea that money is tight, contrasting the county’s economic heft with outsiders’ views.
A report filed by the Oregon railroad and Navigation company indicates it seems to be losing money on the Oregon division based on financial observations and division performance.
The article notes upcoming Supreme Court decisions on the Sherman anti trust law cases involving Standard Oil and tobacco trusts, the corporate tax, and other major issues. It warns against bowing to popular prejudice or to New Nationalism, urging judgment based on law, constitution, and precedent.
An 1907 testimony from H P Swisher of Salem City Oregon claims kidney complaint from horseback riding improved with Doan's Kidney Pills. He later reaffirmed the permanent cure and praised the remedy. For sale by dealers at 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Dean's. Dec 19 21 23.
The passage argues that if Americans accept tutelage in early republic days, the Constitution’s meaning becomes the judges’ sole prerogative. It warns that accepting this view attacks the document itself and invites a Supreme Court abdication of interpretation. A new constitutional will from the people is urged.
County Clerk Ed Wright is sued as the court issues a marriage license to John L. Carter and Charlotte Barrett, both residents of the city.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wn. Miller in this city on December 19.
Notice is hereby given that the annual stockholders meeting of the Cove State Bank will be held at their office in Cove Oregon on Tuesday January 10 1911 at 2 p m for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year and such other business that may properly come before said meeting. G A Stock cashier. Dec 3 Jan 10.
Treasurer announces funds on hand to pay all outstanding General Fund warrants up to No 8474 endorsed Aug 13 1909. Interest on warrants from No 8311 to 8474 ceases from Dec 17 1910 in La Grande Oregon signed Ray W Logan
Lost items include a purse with calling card receipt and some change between a store and L M Hoyt residence. Reward offered by the Hoyt residence. inquiry to Observer.
The Newlin Drug Co offers MI-O-NA stomach tablets at 60 cents with a money back guarantee for indigestion and stomach disorders caused by food fermentation. An endorsement from Arthur Sederquest of Wakefield mass cites cure after one box and savings on doctors’ bills. Dec 13-22 Jan 3.
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