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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
5
Local ad offers fruit tree spraying by Red 882 and urges energetic salesmen for Albany Oregon territory with expense money advanced. Also promotes reading lamps at Newlin Book and Stationery and notes milk prices five cents a quart at Blue Mountain Creamery after June 1.
Help wanted two experienced sailors for small crew. W. C. Conner, local contact in Long Grende Nuconel bank area seeks skilled hands. Serious workers only. Apply by written note to address on file.
Residents and visitors arrive in La Grande from Union, North Powder, Baker and Salem for a circus. Reports highlight hotel stays at the Savoy and Summer, with a Portland visit and a waiter noting local business errands. Various locals including Mrs. D. K. Smith and C. M. Pratt are seen about town, as crews repair the long grade and a new Waldorf project nears Kamela.
New chemical auto engines in Rome Georgia and Lyndorf Pennsylvania show high efficiency and cost savings. Fire crews report rapid response and effective water application, with runs exceeding sixty miles per hour on some stretches.
A fragmentary exchange discusses wealth, preferences, and marriage, questioning when alimony may be collected and whether marriage is a failure. The dialogue contrasts fortune and duty with societal expectations and personal choice.
William Jennings Bryan in evening dress addresses Democratic leaders in Minneapolis tonight. The Commoner editor opposed tariff reduction and is said to have influenced passage of the bill Bryans opponents opposed.
Hundreds of families crowded the tented arena as the IG 7 circus parade traveled La Grande. Reporters hailed elephants, animals, and gaudy riders, noting midday showers gave way to strong afternoon crowds and business interest in tonight’s features. A marketing flair and lively clowns boosted the mood.
A brief line describes a man named Brown who glances over his right shoulder at the new moon while rubbing hair restorer on a bald spot, implying superstition or ritual behavior. The exchange centers on Brown and his unseen beliefs.
A dialogue reveals a critic arguing that a manager is outwardly profitable while his partner dominates profits, suggesting concern over unequal control and distribution of earnings in a business venture.
A fragment recalls past eras and asks who won the baseball championship in 1807. The lines hint at nostalgia and a query about historical sports results.
A Theodore Roosevelt passage argues practical politics avoid dirty tactics. It states clean conduct and upright effort are the most practical traits for effective politicians while harsh criticism alone cannot replace active pursuit of the right.
A playful poem fragment contrasts the Veiner with a girl of charm and vanity. It traces the girl’s reliance on manners and looks over learning, until a dinner scene reveals her lack of true preparation. A nearby dialogue hints at a political character described as conservative in private yet radical in neighboring matters.
Fragmentary quotes show a disorderly scene as attendees debate safety and honesty. Citizens express anger toward a grocer and remark on perceived mistakes by a speaker while neighbors voice distrust and mixed reactions.
An advertisement from YORK & YORK CHINESE REMEDIES CO offers free books and case diagnoses for chronic illnesses. It promises powerful Chinese remedies for men and women and invites readers to write with symptoms for a free evaluation at 210 W Main St, Walla Walla, Washington.
A vintage Kodak advertisement urges travelers to take a camera on vacation. It claims immediate enjoyment from snapshots and lasting pleasure afterward from printed pictures and albums.
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