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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1910

Page

6

Supreme Court Strikes Down Oregon Road Funding

Salem Ore Feb 15 The state supreme court upheld a Marion County chess court judge ruling that last session acts appropriating 100000 for a road from the Pacific Ocean to Idaho boundary were unconstitutional The decision targets state aid for road construction deeming it unlawful.

Salem Ore Supreme Court of the State Today Judge Galloway Chess Court of Marion County Pacific Ocean Idaho

Newlin Drug Co Offers Better Drugs and Fair Prices

The Newlin Drug Co proclaims their medicines provide safer service and more reasonable prices, urging customers to choose their offerings for quality and value.

Newlin Drug

Women Protest Hat Prices And Hair Fashion

Women express anger over rising hat prices and hair trends. They warn that if hat pin penalties were possible the movement could intensify, reflecting broader discontent with fashion costs and social expectations.

Deep snow blocks mountain trains and roads

Rotary crews clear summit tracks as ten inches of frost snow hit Kamela hill last night. No. seven delayed several hours due to eastward trouble. A furious blizzard sweeps the north Mississippi valley with crippled wire services and bitter cold in Minnesota Wisconsin and western Montana.

Kamela Hill Montana Middlewest Minneapolis Minn Mississippi Valley Minnesota Wisconsin Dakotas

Gold Certificate Appears In Local Settlement

Martin Collis of Grossman in Wallowa County offers a $1000 gold certificate to settle a $16 balance at the land office. When change was not available, he presented a $100 gold certificate. The event underscores Grossman as a notably affluent area.

Martin Collis Grossman Wallowa County Collins

Union Prayer Meeting Nights at Local Churches

A Union Prayer Meeting is set for tonight at the Baptist church and will continue next Thursday at the Presbyterian church, inviting community members to join.

Union The Baptist Church Presbyterian Church

Banquet Night Coat Left Behind Recovered

A guest who took the wrong overcoat at last night’s banquet is asked to return the garment to the office and claim their own coat.

Hill May Speak at South Dakota Hardware Convention

James J. Hill the northwestern railway magnate may address the three day convention of the South Dakota Retail Hardware Dealers' Association in Sioux Falls. He has been invited to speak on the country's prosperity in a prophetic way.

Sioux Falls S. D James J. Hill Northwestern Railway South Dakota Retail Hardware Dealers’ Association Hill

Sioux City Votes on Commission Form of Government

A special election in Sioux City Indiana to decide adoption of the commission form of government was held today. Indications show the plan will carry as advocates conducted an earnest campaign with meetings in churches and Monday gatherings.

Sioux City Commission

Naval quarrel over pet ty quarrel at dance sours nation

The ongoing petty dispute over a minor clash of manners at a social dance fuels public irritation as sensible citizens grow weary of the spectacle and its distractions.

The Scenic Shines with New Weekly Change and Act

The Scenic impressed last night with a strong weekly change. The Musical Wilsons wowed a large crowd led by manager Gardinier, while the Romig Twins showed notable improvement. The closing number of the Wilsons drew townwide praise.

Wilson's Gardiniers Romig Twins Wilson

Petitions Circulated for Police Chief Nominations

Chief Rayburn and Night Officer J Walden start petitions for Chief of Police nominations. Law requires ten voter signatures from each of four wards before acceptance.

Rayburn J. Walden

Marriage Licenses Reported in County Clerk’s Office

County Clerk Ed Wright lists two marriage licenses Ira Hessel and Irene Presleigh and A. B. Constock and Mamie Barker. The latter pair wed this afternoon before County Judge Henry.

Ed Wright Ira Hessel Irene Presleigh A. B. Constock Mamie Barker Henry

Wellington Praise Telegram Cited by La Grande Resident

Mr J B Richardson of La Grande sends telegram asserting Wellington is all right and appears in today’s display ad. The message endorses the town and is reproduced for readers.

J. B. Richardson la Grande Wellington

Hair Goods and Tonic Offered at Summer House Room 4

An advertisement promises hair care offerings including make up combings dress and dye services and hair growth tonic. It invites customers to visit Summer House Room 4 for these products and treatments.

Rates Notice From Southern Pacific On Portland to Los Angeles

The Southern Pacific Co announces round trip exclusion tickets from Portland Oregon to Los Angeles. Sale date March 19 with a six day going limit and 90 day final return limit. Stopovers allowed on the going trip within limits. Two ticket types with fares 40.50 and 380.40. The lower fare requires return passage validation at Los Angeles. other tickets do not. Tickets sold from Portland only and travelers must supply Portland-originating tickets.

Southern Pacific Co Portland Oregon Los Angeles

Passenger service notice from official office

Intending passengers can be secured from this office upon application. J. H. KBENEDY, Agent.

J. H. Kbenedy

Newlin Drug Co Advocates In Prescription Service

The notice urges patients to use the prescription department when they have prescriptions or recipes to be compounded, with approval from their physician.

Newlin Drug Co

administratrix apppointed for Calvin R Thornton estate

Notice is given that PARA L. THORNTON has been appointed administratrix of the estate of Calvin R. Thornton deceased by the Union County Oregon County Court sitting in probate. All persons having claims against the estate must present them certified to the administratrix at La Grande Oregon or at the law office of Hodgin in La Grande within six months from the date of first publication January 26 1910.

Union County Oregon Calvin R. Thornton la Grande Jao. 8 Hodgin Para L. Thornton Administratrix

Bond Election Notice for Union County School District No 1

Notice of a February 26 1910 bond referendum in Union County Oregon by School District No 1. Voters decide on a 75000 dollar bonded debt for building repairs land and new school facilities. Polls open 1 PM to 4 PM with ballots Bonds Yes or Bonds No. Dated February 6 1910 and signed by the district board clerk.

Union Conty Oregon Union County State of Oregon Art UE C. Williambs Clerr

Courtesy Earns Courtesy, A Man’s Guiding Principle

A brief ethical note states that a man who seeks courtesy should extend it to others, arguing politeness shapes mutual respect and social harmony in daily interactions.

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