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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1909
Page
4
Local notice row details subscription rates and postal information. Editorial policy emphasizes genuine signatures, protects anonymity, and outlines pricing for notices and corrections. Pricing listed for daily, weekly, and advance payments, with per-line local reading notices and condolence resolutions.
A department of agriculture statement cites that during the fiscal year farm product imports valued at 540 million dollars, 14 million less than 1906 and 87 million less than 1907, indicating a shift toward greater domestic cultivation and a decline in farm imports since 1900.
The piece warns La Grande residents about fakers selling glasses, noting overpricing and poor fitting that can injure eyes. It urges trusting qualified local opticians permanently located in the city to avoid risky doorstep solicitations and uncertain promises from traveling salesmen.
London reports preparations for large scale drills in Japan at Utsunomiya beginning Saturday. A total force of 76,000 fighters will practice targets and mock battles with 4,000 officers and about 60 trained soldiers as principal participants plus 3,000 non combatants. International observers from England and the United States will witness the maneuvers.
Two cases cited in the press challenge the idea that race death by own action is common among parts of the British population. Mrs Bulpin of Freezehill Taunton, wife of James Bulpin and a Great Western Railway worker, bears her 23rd child and notes she was married at 18.40 after 25 years of marriage. During a court hearing in Neottiuhiam the defendant, a Mah, stated he had not seen her for three years.
W. Hilton-Simpson returns from the Congo praising cannibal porters. He notes eighteen of twenty-five porters were cannibals yet the expedition faced no native resistance. He calls the cannibals among the porters mild, obliging, honest and industrious.
Damage estimated at 8000 dollars was found Sunday in Carlinvellie Ohio cemetery from Halloween pranks by vandals. More than 100 tombstones and many modern monuments were damaged as a vault door was hammered and chiseled. Two arrests have been made.
Henry White United States Ambassador to France and his wife depart for the United States amid French press regret and notes of a happy future for the Whites. The envoy may not return to present his letter as successor Robert Bacon plans to take over the Paris residence.
Prof W A Bratton reports Superintendent J D Stout that Frank Spagie and Joe Bassett are chosen as officials for the La Grande vs Baker City football game to be played in Baker City on Saturday. Spagie is a Northwest standout formerly with Oregon Agricultural College and Whitman, while Bassett is a younger player with game knowledge.
The notice states that individuals may obtain separate tickets and, if 40 or 30 people attend nearby, a special car will be provided for transportation.
One hundred and one salutes signal the Emperor's birthday as offices close and public buildings fly flags. Dignitaries visit the Imperial Palace. foreign envoys send congratulations by mail. The day ends with a carnival and lanterns. A list of about 500 prisoners deemed good citizens grants pardons. any future crime leads to immediate execution.
Henry McRae fronts the Steward next Monday night with a stage version titled The Spoil ers. His handling of Alaska life themes promises a striking presentation.
Dentist. ARCHITECTS. C R THORNTON, Architect and Engineer. Surveying, Civil and Structural Engineering with twenty years experience. Wigin a4.
MISS LELLEAN WO KENNA stars in a dance girl act featuring The Spokers with witty accessories. The Northern revival recreates a classic blithe dance hall with a gambling room and bar, showing eighteen performers including notable favorites. Also billed is The Man from Kekomo by Edwardes Comedy Company at Scenic theatre with strong audience draw.
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