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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1910

Page

4

Divorce after marriage to Japanese husband shocks readers

A column mocks Miss Gladys Emery who married Aoki the Japanese man and now seeks a divorce. The piece contrasts public scorn with sympathy for her parents and lauds Western loyalty, then notes ministerial salaries averaging 663 dollars and questions ministerial merit.

Gladys Emery California Aoki

Burdens We Carry Compared In a Competitive World

The excerpt reflects on personal burdens and suggests everyone believes their struggles are heaviest until confronted with a neighbor’s troubles. It argues that in a commercial world many lives mirror an equal burden, framing life as a survival of the fittest competition.

Gladys

Census Enumerators Reminded by Federal Court

Hood River census workers faced a stern federal court reprimand after a dispute with a woman over improper questions. The incident underscores that such confrontations will not be tolerated and warns against repeating similar inquiries.

Hood River

Solemn Day Honors Gray and Blue Veterans

The poem laments divisions between Union and Confederate ancestors and honors veterans from both sides. It recalls a solemn day to honor those who founded liberty and the fallen, urging love and unity across past conflicts and praying for a future of harmony and peace.

Union Confederacy

Wagner and Cobb Standouts in Baseball Again

Hans Wagner of the Pittsburg Nationals and Ty Cobb of the Detroit Americans again lead in batting and base running honors. The piece notes their distinct styles, with Wagner as a ponderous, perfect athlete and Cobb as a slender, brilliant player whose speed and spirit set him apart. Both are celebrated as among the game's greatest players.

Hans Wagner Pittsburg Nationals Tyrus Cobb Detroit Americans Ty Cobb Cobb Wagner Diays Liu Lajoie Jennings Willie Keeler Gibraltar Hans Pleb Hines

Plans for Child Conference in Worcester Mass Gather Officials

The National Child Conference For Research and Welfare plans its second general meeting in Worcester in late June and early July to unite 33 child aiding groups. Henry S Curtis notes broader representation this year as the conference aims to pool information and coordinate efforts for juvenile welfare across related fields.

National Child Conference For Research and Welfare Worcester Mass Henry 8. Curtis

Noted basketball star faces relentless threats from rivals

For four years Tyrus has endured threats from disgruntled players yet continues to excel. His only remaining rival is Wagner, as he keeps playing strong despite calls for caution.

Tyrus Wagner

Bids Sought for Concessions at Chautauqua Grounds

Bids for exclusive restaurant and confectionery stand concessions at the Chautauqua grounds for the July 3 to 13 1910 season will be received at the next regular committee meeting on Thursday June 2 at 8 PM in the Commercial Club room. The committee reserves the right to refuse any or all bids. GEO. COCHRAN.

Public Land Sale Notice in Oregon June 1910

Public Land Sale notice from the Department of the Grande Oregon directed by the General Land Office. It states a public sale to the highest bidder at 10 o clock a m on the sixth day of June 1910 to offer described land, under the 1906 act.

General Land Office

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bruce Dennis United Press Telegraph Service Postouwice Larence West Grand Junction Danton and Pythias United States E. C. Moore Nity Strew Honus National Society GEO. Cochran George Palmer F. J. Holmes W. L. Brenholts Earl Zandel Yers ILA Grande National Bank LA Grande, Oregon W. J. Church F. L. Meyers C. C. Penington L. Cleaver F. M. Burkit W.M. Pierce Penington’s Folgers Golden Gate M. J.B Edwards the Quality Store Oregon India Sylvia Batiste Weyd New City Grocery J. and M Smith & Green Depot Street For ISO Department of the Grande W. M C. Bramwell Colon R. Ebherhard Clerk State Land Board
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