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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1910
Page
4
The Observer lists subscription terms and rates for daily, weekly, and monthly copies. Bruce Dennis, proprietor, is noted in the oblique masthead with United Press Telegraph Service credit.
A newspaper cautions that unsigned or nom de plume articles will face editorial revisions at the editor’s discretion. Writers are urged to align submissions to style and meet deadlines for appointment scheduling.
A Walla Walla paper notes doomful views are common but a Portland market editor reports a hopeful wheat outlook. Winter wheat is forecast 35 to 50 bushels and spring wheat 20 to 80 bushels, with expected crop yield at about 80 percent of last year. Santa Fe President Ripley adds crops south of South Dakota are in good condition.
The article argues the grain shortage could be eased by better methods and care in farming. It blames farmers for unsuitable wheat fields and asserts adoption of proven optimal practices will yield rewards.
A plea for more public gatherings urges weekly band concerts in La Grande business districts. Proposes movable band stands and a purse funded by local merchants to attract crowds of two to four thousand twice weekly, with the commercial club coordinating efforts to energize the community.
Wallowa county, new to rail service last year, enjoys mass mill activity and an anticipated twenty million feet of lumber shipments. The region also shines in mining and offers strong prospects in livestock and fruit, per the Oregonian.
A guide urging immediate action when a child shows croup symptoms. It recommends giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the first signs or even before the attack to prevent progression. The advice emphasizes rapid response to protect the child.
A whimsical note describes a terrapin that rests on crabs and consumes them whole. It boasts a peculiar appetite for the crab’s claw and savors the meal with evident relish.
The Dismal swamp houses countless birds that sing and whistle constantly. In most places one may notice life among trees, but here the avian chorus is omnipresent and unforgettable.
Breton and Welsh are closely allied Celtic languages with similarities to Cornish Gaelic and Armoricen. The old language of Brit tany links to ancient languages in the Celtic group.
Art of dyeing dates to Egypt by 3000 B C and likely existed earlier among Indians Persians and perhaps Chinese, suggesting widespread ancient practice across cultures.
The report describes hydrocyanic acid as a deadly poison. A single drop on a dog’s tongue kills instantly, while a half teaspoonful can cause a man to collapse as if struck by lightning. The text notes there is no antidote.
A description of a favored temple instrument called the Chinese King. It features large fat basalt stones of varied shapes and tones. The stones produce a bell like chime with a clear musical sound, said to be from a peculiar basalt variety found in northern Chinese mountains.
Formosa could raise its population from 2,500,000 to 10,000,000 without exhausting soil fertility, reflecting its substantial agricultural productivity.
The article notes Turkey and Ottoman law allowing marriage of infants if the bride and groom reach sufficient age and understanding of the ceremony, with facilities and loosening standards compared to other European nations.
Abysalnia is cited as the origin of coffee and the plant grew there in its natural luxuriance and primitive form.
The advertisement asserts land can be cut into parcels worth about 100 per acre, with current asking price of 37.50 per acre. It notes neighboring land cannot be bought today at 100 per acre, implying strong value potential for subdivision and resale.
Listing offers a small home in North La Grande with easy terms for 1100. Includes a twelve acre property in South La Grande with a two story house for 4000, 100 fruit trees, and space for cows and poultry. Describes Grande Ronde views and multiple city lots with prices from 350 to 1000.
A two story house and three lots on North Fir street offered for 1400 dollars. The listing highlights a compact urban parcel with potential for renovation or development. Potential buyers are urged to inquire for further details and terms.
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