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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1910
Page
3
A veteran liveryman recalls horse trading myths versus modern demand for guarantees. He cites a David Harum comparison, notes buyers now seek written guarantees, and recounts a negotiation with Major Chartie Slaughter featuring a flashy roan horse and the seller’s bluff to keep the prize.
A French savant reports to the Party Academy of Sciences that among the yellow races the foot functions as a grasping organ far more than commonly believed. He cites Tokyo theater behavior, meals, and daily tasks where feet pick up objects, hold mice, steer boats, and even resemble a trunk or tail in function.
A London Truth essay traces a self described ascent from laborer’s son to peerage via education, clubs, charitable figures, and political payments. It details costs alleged at 200000 pounds to gain society, titles, and influence, including fees to artists, relatives of patrons, and party funds, asserting bribery buys respect.
Administrators summons all claimants to present verified claims against H. D. Coger deceased. Wm. B. Sargent office in La Grande Oregon to file within six months from July 14 1910. Jim All Richard Coger is named administrator.
Maude St Johns sues Frank St Johns in Union County Oregon for divorce. Frank St Johns must answer within six weeks from June 14 1910 publication. Published in La Grande Evening Observer under Judge J W Knowles order with Cochran & Cochran as attorneys.
Notice is given that H. Eb. Blevins, administrator of the estate of John Blevins deceased, has filed a final account in Union County Oregon. County Judge sets August 9, 1910 at 10 a.m. in the La Grande county court room to hear objections and consider the final account. JT Aug 4.
The copper grasshopper vane atop Faneuil Hall cupola is a famed 1742 gift from Peter Faneuil, crafted by Shem Crowne of Boston. It survived earthquakes fires and a 1775 evacuation anniversary removal, returning to its honored perch after occasional repairs.
Ovanda M. Noyes administratrix files final account in Union County Oregon. County Court sets hearing for August 24 1910 at 10:00 a m in La Grande Court House to consider objections and settlement. Dated July 1 1910.
Henry M. Stinley recalls a Brooklyn stay with a judge described as drunk who attempted to kill his wife with a hatchet. Stinley writes that after an all night struggle he smoked a cigar in a Parker, triggering his wife's insult and rage the next morning.
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