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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1911
Page
5
Local news notes milk prices at the Blue Mountain Creamery after June 1. Five cents per quart. Mrs Latman and Mrs J B Stoddard will host Presbyterian Ald society ladies at Mrs J T Richardson’s Fruitdale home tomorrow afternoon. Ladies to meet by 2:30. conveyances will be waiting.
Forest Ivanhoe, longtime deputy county clerk, has relinquished his post and Miss Anna Alexander is promoted to first assistant to County Clerk Wright. Clare Scriber is hired as second assistant in the clerical office changes.
Editor Flagg of Elgin is in the city on business. W J Leom of Joseph visited the Savoy yesterday. Walter Miers of Alicel registered at the Savoy today. F H Kiddle of Island City checked in at the Summer House. J N Chandler of Elgin and D E Myers from Island City were business visitors. Hay Harvey returned from Portland. Mrs Dittebrandt leaves for Portland for the Rose Festival. J K Wright joined excursionists for the Farmers union picnic at Joseph. Don MacLachlen returned from Portland. James Higgins of Hepner filed a homestead in the local land office. Mr and Mrs H A Wells of Salt Lake City visiting, staying at Feley house. Archie Stane and A A Melinore were Baker visitors. J F Elliott and Guy S Patten from Elgin yesterday. W A Terral, union attorney, in from Union. Lynne Wright to visit allied tracks. Myrtle and Mildren Hoyt travel to visit grandmother at Haines. Mrs J C Cotner and children go to Silverton then Portland for the Rose Festival. Cr C Williams travels to Portland for banquet and Oregon Life Insurance celebration. then to Prineville to establish headquarters.
Henry L. Stimson warns that modern incorporated business wields vast wealth and precise organization. He contends officials are trained to manage complex systems, creating a power that may threaten individual citizens and risk government itself from private interests.
A reflective line notes that those who delay until their duty is clear may die with their mission incomplete. The proverb-like sentence emphasizes urgency and commitment to action.
John W. Gates argues banks hold excess cash and remain financially strong while political agitation hinders growth. He credits four years of retrenchment for a sounder national finances and warns that many politicians lack the business insight needed for sound legislation.
Excerpts from Dickens passages reflect inward bleeding and outward laughter as cautions. The quotes celebrate everyday sacrifices and heroism in small households and hearts amid humorous financial quips and Micawber’s blighted blossom imagery.
Andrew Carnegie expresses strong, sympathetic views on Japan and the United States urging mutual peace and attachment after his visit to Japan. He stresses that friendship between Japan and the republic should be heartfelt and enduring.
An editorial urges vigorous talk and action against bribery. It argues progress begins when society recognizes an evil and voices condemnation through sermons platforms press and family discussion. The piece cites Rev. Joseph Stols urging strong denunciation of bribe givers and takers.
A critical reflection on rising divorce rates across the United States. The piece likens divorces to grinding mills and laments the impact on children, portraying a girl who wishes to love both parents but cannot without causing conflict. Cardinal Gibbons is cited as a witness to the moral concern.
A concise reflection notes that most shades of life arise from one’s own sunshine and stance, attributing the idea to Ralph Waldo Emerson.
The rapid sand filter built since last fall for Grand Forks North Dakota is finished and under official tests. City officials expect acceptance of the plant and residents will regain pure drinking water after more than four months without it.
The piece argues abstaining from intoxicating liquor prevents poverty crime and degradation. It cites Abraham Lincoln endorsing total abstinence and credits President Taft for endorsing self restraint to avoid temptation and stay on the safer path.
King Chowla of Siam, age twenty nine, abroad in England and Germany studied military affairs and education reforms. He aims to establish nationwide schools modeled on the United States with Siamese typewriters and multilinguic instruction, continuing his father King Chulalongkorns progressive reform legacy.
The notice announces second and fourth Wednesdays monthly meetings for visiting members. It lists Carrie B Hunter as W M and Mary A Warnick as Sec, along with Women of Woodcraft Fray Ronde Circle No 47 led by Carrie Robbs and Lizzie Ellsworth.
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