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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1911
Page
4
The newspaper states it will not publish any article under a nom de plume and requires signed pieces. Signed articles may be revised at the editor’s discretion, and contributors are urged to sign to avoid disappointment.
A reader under the signature Haly Mark discusses his experience with investments. He warns against patent rights schemes and reflects on seeking easy money, noting his initial gain and subsequent disillusionment. The letter critiques get rich quick ideas and urges caution.
The speaker recalls chasing outside investments from wireless ventures to a Claremore deal, then turns to land in the Grande Ronde valley as a reliable income. He argues for widespread, pitiless publicity to expose dishonest politicians to curb public theft and promote honest public service.
A legislature considers a bill to standardize county book enplug lot mildusUiGe as a Breve and appoint an examiner with good pay to oversee county officers. The proposal raises questions about blank book and supply houses backing the measure and how many officers might misuse public offices.
If lawmakers determine the November law only allowed the Bowerman committee to pick a site for a branch asylum and not fund it, the project could fail. The result would be no branch asylum for now.
A Baltimore Sun piece argues pitiless publicity can deter dishonest politicians. It suggests public exposure of bribe proposers would halt corruption by alarming would be corrupters and empowering honest seekers of political support.
The Hartford Courant ridicules a London journalist touring the United States in 28 hours. It notes how fast impressions are gathered and printed, mocks the journalist and press sensationalism, and questions the value of the Mauretania trip as a business proposition.
Representative Nelson introduces a bill to create a Legislative division of the Congressional Library to draft laws in advance. A chief with staff of experts would oversee work, with $150000 annual funding to ensure iron bound statutes free of flaws and jokers.
Secretary C K Cranston of the Um atilla County Anglers Association was sent to the state fisheries committee meeting to voice county concerns. The bill proposes a nonpartisan five member fish and game commission including the president of Oregon Agricultural College, with governor appointments for the other four, to oversee wardens and enforce laws.
A customer from El Mira New York writes of relief from kidney trouble after using Foley's Kidney Remedy. She states five bottles cured her condition and she endorses the product, thanking Hilla Drug Store for the recommendation.
A vintage drug advertisement promises a quick cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinte Tab. The label features a signature from FE W Groves on each box and a 26 cent price point with a consumer refund offer if it fails.
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