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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1910
Page
4
Editor and owner Grece Dennis leads the United Free Telegraph Service in a stylized business note. Subscriptions and rates are listed, with sections marked as daily single copy and weekly and monthly plans, indicating routine publishing logistics.
A note states no articles under a nom de plume will be published and signed pieces may be revised at the editor's discretion. Readers are urged to sign submissions with a identifiable name.
The article warns against extreme public speaking that asserts facts without evidence. It urges listeners to seek argument and consider opposing views, noting leaders lose power when their rhetoric lacks solid support and that readers should study works by Shakespeare, Burns, Hugo, Balzac to weigh both sides.
The fragment argues that compelling others requires a persuasive case that can stand up to scrutiny. It emphasizes avoiding coercion without presenting a solid argument and suggests that influence should be rooted in reason and evidence.
Crowds gather before the Observer office to hear prize fight outcomes announced live. The paper touts exclusive news and telegraph reports shared to Hot Lake, North Powder, Joseph, Wallowa, Enterprise, and Imbler, highlighting community reliance on local journalism.
The article notes diverse Fourth of July celebrations across the U S with departures from tradition. It mentions La Grande reenacting the Continental Congress and observes shifts in entertainment from horse racing to political oratory and candidates, suggesting a broad, inclusive public mood.
A colonial notice notes symptoms of croup in a child and urges immediate use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the first sign to prevent the attack.
Eastern Oregon Light and Power seeks landowners in Baker and Union counties to provide names and addresses for surveys and cost estimates on irrigation by electrically operated pumps. The company plans to group lands to extend electric lines with minimal per acre expense and notes successful installations in Baker City North Powder and La Grande.
A fragment urges saving money by using Charlwithin's Liniment priced at twenty five cents instead of plasters. The text appears as promotional slang from a historical source with unclear author or date.
Dunn Bros of the A B C laundry will handle Cherry's business after a fire destroyed Cherry's plant. The transfer aims to serve patrons promptly while Cherry rebuilds his new laundry. Stock and service will be maintained as best as possible given worker shortages and increased demand.
Notice issued under the 1910 Common Council resolution creating Improvement District No. 16 designating Sixth Street for works. The city informs affected property owners and the public of the district’s formation and impending steps.
La Grande Oregon City Council adopts June 17 1910 plan to improve Sixth Street from Washington Avenue north to K Avenue with Biulithic pavement. A special assessment of 31984 dollars will be levied. a July 13 1910 hearing proposes discuss of costs and objections.
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