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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1910
Page
2
A local notice outlines price changes for subscription options including Peewee and two additional tiers. Details list new annual and monthly rates, with a brief note on renewal timing and where to renew.
The paper will not publish articles under a nom de plume and signed pieces may be revised at the editor’s discretion. Authors are urged to sign their work to avoid disappointment.
In La Grande Clarence Darrow’s comment on crime causes is recalled as Tom Ellexson, convicted of Waldo Perry’s murder, voices devotion to Mrs. Perry. Ellexson faces life imprisonment after a circumstantial verdict with hints of unproven romance and lingering rumors about Union tensions.
A convoluted trial narrative centers on a conviction and the theory associated with Clarence Darrow receives renewed attention as new arguments emerge to bolster the defense. The piece frames the ongoing legal drama and its implications for the case.
Odd parallel drawn with an older tale as a single thief disrupts a Missouri Pacific train just before Christmas while a separate Oregon anecdote recalls a lone assailant trapping a legislature for over a month, highlighting growing notoriety of 'Inman power.'
The excerpt notes a divorce from Jack Cudshy and a pending return to her hastened spouse. It questions whether Jere Lillis suffered more in the tragedy, with public speculation lingering over the affair and its consequences.
John B. Ratto impressed a large audience with careful study and precise delivery of his topics. Such entertainments please all, and after him comes George Gilbert Bancroft, regarded as one of the era’s greatest performers.
Tim Sullivan, a Tammany politician, fed over 5 000 hungry people on Christmas day and distributed tickets for two pairs of socks and a pair of shoes. His political critics say he may be a bad legislator but help his act wins public goodwill.
The weather bureau announces a cold wave approaching. Residents in the Grande Ronde valley acknowledge prior good weather and prepare for cooler conditions ahead.
In a quirky local note, residents of a Nebraska town favor baldheaded men over those with hair, a playful jab that disrupts the hair tonic trade. The piece reads as a lighthearted social observation from a small community.
School children say a one week break with snow is worth two weeks when the ground is bare. The remark captures their playful view on winter weather and school calendars.
Salem officials and supporters gathered as Union contends for a favorable decision on locating a new asylum branch. Local leaders urge swift action to secure services and safety for the community.
An advertisement from The Newlin Drug Co promotes MI-DNA stomach tablets claiming relief from upset stomach in five minutes and mood improvement within days. It asserts two weeks to a month of use cleanses and strengthens the stomach, urging careful selection of goods and prepaid one cent word want ads.
Local manager Sherwood at the Isis offers a high class picture program tonight headlined by Selle’s special The Mexican Centennial Celebration. Mexico’s recent prominence adds appeal with two other good pictures on the bill. See the house advertisement for details.
Klaw and Erlanger present The Barrier Rex Beach masterwork in Alaska melodrama. The act drew strong west coast demand and strong east appeal. Manager Steward aims for a full house on Wednesday January 4th as a test of lasting popularity at New Amsterdam Theatre.
Gardinier promises a top vaudeville bill at the Orpheum featuring Cecil Gordon and company in Brinkley Girl acts, Hashimoto the first Japanese goen on stage performing skits on roller skates and water jugeling with a Japanese silk flag valued at 175 dollars, and Young and Manning in A Coon's Temptation with Jim Crow, a clever cock fight, banjo numbers, and Sunny South songs.
A drugstore ad promotes D. D. D. Prescription eczema wash claiming instant relief from itch and burning. It stresses life worth living with initial drops offering absolution of suffering and urges readers to buy a 25 cent bottle from The Newlin Drug Co.
Notice is hereby given that the annual stock-holders meeting of the Cove State Bank will be held at their office in Cove Oregon on Tuesday January 19 1911 at 2 P.M. for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year and such other business as may come before each meeting G A Stock Cashier Dec 3 Jan 10
Council of La Grande Oregon declared intention to improve XK Avenue in front of lots 1 and 16, Block 22 Riverside Addition with a board sidewalk. Owners may do the work or have it done within 45 days from last publication. otherwise the city will proceed per City Charter. D E Cox Recorder. Dec 23 28
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