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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1909
Page
4
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A historical short piece critiques the repeated focus on disease as a charmless, stale motif. The text argues that harping on illness fails to charm or interest, asserting that true well being depends on more than dwelling on morbidity.
The text argues harsher punishment for murder to curb rising homicide rates in the United States, noting Germany and Spain as examples with high conviction rates. It cites murder totals, conviction trends, and compares international practice, then shifts to fraternal organization memberships and a policy proposal about changing home heating charges, urging economic prudence and planning for a future fund.
The piece notes similarities between past and present political betrayals as Tillman’s supporters rally during a senatorial contest. It also mentions a rotary snow plow innovation and a joint session next week to choose a Fulton successor. It ends praising more humane prison treatment.
In a brief state tally New York shows 2900 more Indians than Oregon which counts 600 less and Wisconsin has 7000 more. The note laments a savage of our pest history being eliminated rapidly.
The article discusses discipline and humane treatment of prisoners, potential savings by adopting a unified system across institutions, and cost figures for prisoner care. It notes the railroad commission's work, calls for an elected inspector, and urges abolition of a $50 degree grant while highlighting support for the National Guard and state services.
The article discusses water legislation, urging unappropriated powers be reserved for public use, and notes Lincoln's Birthday as a holiday idea. It warns about irrigation-related conflicts and references public health efforts against tuberculosis with calls for constructing sanitaria.
Fragmentary line discusses aims to pass measures for comprehensive and effective treatment prevention and control of the delegate. The source text is incomplete.
Forty six hours after departure from Portland the train finally reached La Grande at 2 pm bringing the first passengers and mail from the metropolis and other western points. Many travelers report dreary waits and irregular service as the line slowly resumed. Tonight two westbound trains are scheduled with the first at 8:30 and the second 80 minutes later as eastbound service remains unsettled.
Miss Ethel Gulling arrives back from Portland to take a stenographer job in the offices of Di Vielon Poreman Watson. Her move places her in a clerical role within the firm.
Rees Laxative Cough Syrup claims quick relief from colds and welcomes the season. It is marketed as pleasant to take and suitable for children with coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough. Sold by Silverthorn and Mack.
An 19th century advert promotes Wood's Liver Medicine in liquid form as a laxative and liver regulator. It claims to ease sick headache constipation stomach and kidney ailments and to reduce chills fever and malaria after a first dose. The $1 bottle allegedly contains 244 times the potency of the 50¢ size, sold by Silverthorn Mack.
Hires promotes a prompt and positive relief claim for Popham's asthma remedy sold by druggists at 1.00. A trial package costs 10 cents.
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