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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1909
Page
4
George H Currey editor proprietor notes subscription details and contest on nom de plume policy. Signed articles revised at editor discretion. Advertising rates listed local notices ten cents per line and condolence resolutions six cents per line with additional charges for multiple insertions.
The piece outlines a humorous or speculative proposal to divide Oregon into two states with a split Eastern and Western region, Yreka as one capital and Spokane the other, plus adjacent parts of Washington and California. It notes congressional noise and a lingering inflamed political climate, mentioning Sen. Tillman in opposition.
The piece notes men have neglected Christmas shopping but must now act, as the period arrives when the father figure reads the household mood to decide on presents. It emphasizes that a worried look on the breadwinner may reflect curiosity about family wishes rather than financial trouble.
In a highly charged municipal race, Walla Wallon faces a pivotal decision on alcohol policy. Analysts say a win would mark a historic temperance victory in the northwest, with strong campaigns on both sides shaping the contest.
Faust offered by Wies Della Pringle at Steward Opera House tonight. Mise Pringle appears as Marguerite with strong talent. C. K. Van Auker plays Mephisto, praised as adept. Production aims for precise staging, costumes, and effects to ensure success.
A fragmented text passage references titles like The Girl at the Helm and A Girl at the Hels with garbled phrases about misread names and altered book titles. The OCR mix blends toward parody rather than coherent summary.
Billy Clifford leading a clever cast of principals and sixty chorus girls prepare to present A Girl at the Helm, premiering Monday December 27 after a six months Chicago engagement.
Ketchell, a middleweight, challenged Johnson, a heavyweight, at Coffroth's Arena near San Francisco. Ketchell knocked Johnson down in the twelfth round as spectators witnessed what was called a confrontation of skill against weight. The article highlights Ketchell's gritty performance and teases a forthcoming Jeffries bout on the Fourth of July.
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