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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1910
Page
8
Council unable to meet last evening due to illness and absences. Fleming’s wife is critically ill, Orvis and Church are out of town, Kreuger is at Hot Lake, delaying adjournment until Friday or possibly next Wednesday when Orvis returns.
The Prizefighter's Play presents James J. Corbett in Facing the Music as a musical comedy at the Airdome tonight. A La Grande band concert is set for Sunday at 7 45 in front of the venue.
A shipment of four Percheron stallions and two fillies was sent to Enterprise by A. F. Work on the Joseph train. The carload, imported from foreign deners, aims to rival Union County stock and elevate Wallowa breed quality.
A M Johnson a switchman from Seattle was killed when he fell in front of a moving train pushing logging cars to Palmer mill in La Grande Oregon. His widow seeks burial in Seattle but local undertakers report it may be impractical. Union members handle funeral details while Johnson’s death is investigated.
Ella L. Brownell is summoned to answer a complaint filed by E. A. Brownell seeking a decree dissolving their marriage. The notice runs six weeks from the first publication in the La Grande Evening Observer, with seven issues totaling. The order is by Judge J. W. Knowles dated April 6 1910. Attorney for the Plaintiff: June 9 1 92, July 7 14 21.
By virtue of an execution and foreclosure decree of the Circuit Court of Oregon Union County, William M. Blakely versus Asa L. Roberts and Hattie R. Roberts. The sale is set for Saturday August 18 1916 at 2 pm at the front door of the Union County courthouse La Grande to satisfy a judgment of 536.90 with costs and interest.
The Pittsburg Post quotes a sly exchange about honesty and rhetoric with lines about admitting lies and urging belief in a larger lie as a social jab. The brief picaresque quip reflects editorial wit on truth and persuasion.
Historical beliefs tied lunar phases to health and character in both humans and animals. Proponents claimed right or wrong moon signs at birth determined intellect, form, and destiny, labeling miscreants as children of the dark moon with signs beneath the heart.
Dialogue from Illustrated Bits featuring Edward asking about a watch case while Angelina reveals she uses Pido's damp nose. The exchange centers on intimate phrasing and a comic misunderstanding between the two characters.
The plaintiff Bertha Raby sues for divorce alleging wilful desertion for more than a year. Benjamin Raby is summoned to appear in Oregon court by publication before July 27, 1910, or face default judgment and costs. The order is issued by Judge J. W. Knowles.
A 1910 Oregon court order from La Grande requires service by publication for six consecutive weeks in the La Grande Evening Observer. First publication is June 15, 1910, with the final issue on July 27, 1910. Dated La Grande Oregon June 16 1910.
The ad promotes Parisian Sage as a beauty secret for women, claiming hair vitality and luster. It notes availability in America via The Newlin Drug Co at 50 cents a bottle with a money back guarantee, and credits Giroux Mfg. Co. Buffalo NY as the maker. The Auburn hair model is featured on every bottle.
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