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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1911
Page
4
The piece notes how patriotism and military service affect birth rates, comparing Germany and Britain. It cites Germany’s higher female proportion during long peace and attributes shifts to male mortality and mobilization for war. It mentions an excess of women around a 22 to 26 per thousand range and a potential rise in military conscription.
The text discusses how wartime states heighten male births while peacetime civilization tends to favor female births due to longevity and fertility patterns. It notes historical observations that great wars may skew gender balance and questions whether societal traits influence birth sex ratios.
A lively congressional debate on bald heads and whiskers ends with Nick Longworth scoring a witty remark. Eastern Oregon residents remark on W R Ellis absence and lament lost whisker battles as a youthful chair leads with no beard.
The author skewers railroad official R B Miller for promoting Milo maize as simple to raise. He argues Milo maize is hard work like corn and unlikely to win support as a practical crop. The piece contrasts Miller’s farming claim with Jim Hill’s successful ranching program to boost regional rail traffic.
The text notes a man traveling to Eastern Oregon to bury himself until he could regain fortunes in a Baker County mine. His wife sues for divorce, a move she seems unaware of given Sidney’s lonely claim near Burnt River.
H. H. Corey quits the secretary of state post claiming the governor asked for a nonrun pledge if kept as deputy. The move hints at old-school politics influencing New York leadership, with Mayor Gaynor relying on loyal supporters as someone resigns to avoid embarrassment.
Berkeley students refuse to be hugged on stage in a campus play stirring debate over stage boundaries and performer consent highlighting campus culture and student activism.
Sale offers Mrs. C A Wurpillat selling household goods and furniture at 1717 First and Main. The notice mixes with an unrelated stray ad from a pasture near Chinese doctors offering free medical advice and symptom guidance in return for case details.
A two year old male cob branded Catholic cross with half circle and a yearling light bay colt branded T on the right shoulder were last seen traveling past the Morgan Lake Power Plant and may have returned. A reward is offered for information. Simon Woodell Independent phone 271.
Auction style notice offers sale of furniture and lease of a premier rooming house in La Grade at a cheap price for immediate take over. Apply at Observer office for details. Also advertised is four fresh cows with cream separator, back harness, and light wagon. inquiries at 1311 X avenue or by phone Black 3801.
A Waverly Virginia resident Mr B W L Hall endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedies as the best choice for colds stating it is the safest and most effective on the market. He notes his friends also agree and urges purchase from all dealers.
Rail company notices list fares to St Paul Minneapolis and California routes with through connections via Council Bluffs. Sale dates span May to September with numerous daily departures and stop overs allowed. Final return limit October. Inquiries directed to WM McMurray Portland. Also found Epworth League medal note and a Cold remedy tip.
A brindle faced hen hints at going into business while a young rooster probes the idea. The exchange, from the Chicago News Poor Indeed, notes Hewitt’s collapse and a postal savings failure referenced in the New York Press.
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