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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1910
Page
7
A narrator recalls lessons from youth about obedience and reputation. The text weighs whether outward appearance, namely a coat, truly defines character and influence, noting that good style may aid behavior but does not make the man.
A scribbled humor column blends light verse and quips on health, taxes, prices, and human folly. Jokes touch on doctors, grocers, autos, and a witty exchange about a walking university. Includes a closing signoff from G. W. Farris, Poundmaster.
Market listings show sugar at 6.75, beet sugar 46.55. vegetables include onions, peas, rhubarb, lettuce, radishes, 3 for 10c, tomatoes 15¢ per lb, new potatoes 9 for 25c, cabbage 5¢ per lb. Butter, eggs, poultry, fruit, meats, and grains are priced with varied per unit terms. live hogs at 9 per cwt, mutton 3.5 to 4, turkeys 20–21, watermelons 8¢ per lb, flour patents 5.96, Willamette wheat 88–93c.
Prompt and careful attention given all work. All work guaranteed to pass underwriters examination.
Local notices list regular meetings for MM W A La Grande Camp 7705 Grande Ronde Circle No 47 La Grande Lodge 41 A F and A M and Crystal Lodge 60 membership sessions at I C O F Hall or I O O F Hall. Invites visiting members to attend. officers named.
Help wanted for masons to lay concrete blocks at Oregon Enginee ring and Construction Company in Joseph Oregon. Apply in person.
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