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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1910
Page
2
La Grande city council announces planned improvement of Washington avenue from Fleet to Spruce by cement walk. Estimated cost 8061.35 dollars. A public hearing on Nov 9, 1910 at 8 pm will allow objections and discuss the special assessment to fund the project.
Sealed bids are due by 8:00 p m November 2 1910 at the City Recorder for 2068 lineal feet of cement sidewalk on Main Street to Fourth Street and Fifth Street east side to A avenue, bid as per filed specifications. Council may accept or reject any bid. Oct 27 1910. D B Cox Recorder La Grange Oregon.
The Elgin show prize list outlines cash awards and trees donated by Springdale Fruit Farm, Washington Nursery Co, Better Fruit Publishing, and others. Special prizes honor Rome Beauty, Delicious, King David, Black Ben, and Stayman Winesap varieties with trees and tools donated by multiple sponsors. Auction proceeds fund prizes, with top exhibitors receiving further awards and boxes provided by the association.
Battle Creek Michigan resident reports a severe kidney and bladder ailment eased by Foley Kidney Pills. Backaches shooting pains and urinary irregularities vanished after steady use, with strong recommendation and note of Hill's Drug Store as supplier.
A World Wide Magazine account details a visit to a 120 foot pyramid in Central America. It describes carved doorposts, serpent pillars, jade eye sockets, and moonlit ruins. The narrative conjures legends of tyrant priests performing heart sacrifices before thousands of worshipers.
Retired professor quotes a Providence Journal piece decrying the hurry habit and raucous crowd behavior in public spaces. The London Chronicle traces the debated origins of tobacco and credits Jean Nicot as the key historical figure who spread nicotine through Europe.
A lighthearted dialogue notes a black cat bringing luck to Mr Juggins and his wife while they celebrate three months of marriage. A quip about Wifey’s weaknesses follows, ending with a Baltimore American joke about outspoken spouses. A final aside mentions sleepwalking case studies of compatibilists.
Notice from Union County Oregon Treasurer that funds exist to pay warrants issued on county and scalp bounty funds before Oct 1 1910 with interest rules after Oct 27 1910. John Frawley is named as County Treasurer with dates Oct 26 and Nov 1. The text includes an unrelated medical claim about digestion and Bowels.
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