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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1911
Page
4
The piece urges wage earners to invest at home in small land plots with easy payments rather than chasing risky opportunities abroad. It argues that honest local plans will yield steady returns and discourage gambling on fortune investments, noting curiosity about distant schemes. It counsels looking after a home investment and avoiding high hopes of quick riches.
The Evening Observer notes the home investor dilemma sparked by a caller from Jo uta Heights after reading about a swindle. He argues that locals have few affordable options to invest small amounts at home, a condition still largely true.
A Pawnee warrior falls for an Apache maiden in this Indian story from Pathe. A companion Garment comedy and a song Dreaming Alone sung by Ming Stephenson with music by Gertrude E. Polly of La Grande.
Grand Army post and Relief Corps held a joint meeting Saturday for Sam Deal’s 72nd birthday. The piece laments the shrinking number of old veterans and urges more entertainments and recognition to preserve patriotism and honor their wartime service.
In Oregon, support for Taft's renomination grows as voters see merit in his steady administration. The piece notes his early low profile and steady work, crediting him with delivering on promised reforms such as postal savings banks and other program goals.
The speech extols promised reciprocity with Canada as likely to succeed. It praises Taft as a stalwart patriotic citizen and cautions against opposing him prematurely, urging patience to judge his presidency by its full record and potential.
The Fourth of July celebration in La Grande plans a large free rest tent with shade water and wash facilities for visitors. Beverages and comfort amenities will be available with privacy for women and families. volunteers will supervise. Local lawns are open to outsiders for rest or lunch with no complaints expected from residents.
A note invites any who wish to visit to make use of the yard on that day, extending an open invitation to all interested.
A harmful article urges women to avoid careless hair practices and promotes Rexall Hair Tonic as a remedy. It claims many hair losses result from poor grooming, recommends trying the tonic at a risk free trial, and invites readers to visit Hill's Rexall Store for two sizes priced at cents and $1.08.
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