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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1909
Page
4
The LaGrande Evening Observer outlines editor George H Currie as editor and proprietor and details subscription rates and advertising terms. It notes use of real signatures, prohibition of nom de plume articles, and revision rights by the editor with signed pieces encouraged.
Ninety one years ago Ivan Turgenjeff born in Oriel Russia. He grew up in a powerful family with a strict French court culture and a harsh mother who ruled her household with absolute authority. His education spanned Moscow St Petersburg and Berlin shaping his later political philosophy and literary impact. He died in 1885 but his ideas influenced generations and stung the mighty.
St Martin’s Day was observed in England with weather superstition linking Nov 11 to winter severity. The foretelling tradition says cold and clear means a harsh winter, stormy means a mild season. Martin was bishop of Tours in 397 and died on November 11, a date now commemorated worldwide.
In Vicksburg the aged Confederate veterans held annual Mississippi division reunion with marching songs and martial music echoing through the town today and tomorrow. Local residents welcome the visitors with Southern hospitality, preserving their patriotic memory.
Readable text describes anticipation around Baker's upcoming football game. Mentions Pendie ton schools and spirit of competition with strong regional tone. Details are fragmented but imply local rivalry and community pride in the match.
The letter-writer argues athletics should stay in La Grande schools and condemns alleged graft by eye specialists who overcharge residents. The piece notes rising real estate activity by locals, referencing John Blackland’s $76 per acre sandridge farm purchase as a notable early high price in the valley.
Ninety men jailed and Spokane overwhelmed by damage reports from many arrests for addressing public gatherings. The city, backed by a new ordinance prohibiting street addresses, risks bloodshed as socialist leaders converge on the area and tensions rise before resolution.
Local merchants report a prosperous year with early holiday displays. Planners expect higher spending this season than in recent years, signaling robust consumer activity for shops and vendors statewide.
Portsmouth druggist Frank C. Hanrahan praises Chamberlain's Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a reliable cure. He notes he sells other products for higher profit but prefers this remedy for its proven effectiveness and customer appreciation. Sold by all good dealers.
A dampened flannel with Chamberlain's ointment applied to the affected area provides superior relief for a lame back chest or wide pains. The liniment relieves rheumatic pain and offers prompt relief to sufferers. Sold by all good dealers.
County Treasurer John Frawley announces there are fuels on hand to pay all county warrants issued before August 1, 1408 and interest on those warrants will cease after October 23, 180y.
William McBeth as executor has filed the final account in Union county Oregon. Judge J C Henry sets November 18, 1909 at 10 a.m. in La Grande Court House for hearing objections and settlement. R H Lloyd attorney. Oct 21-28-4-11-18.
New waists silk komonos golf gloves kid gloves rain coats and an elegant line of Mexican drawn work including waist patterns handkerchiefs addleys and other fancy articles are featured at Van Duyn Co.
J C Jenkins of Glasgow endorses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy saying he has used it for fifteen years with satisfactory results. He reports administering it to many traveling men with traveler's troubles and never failing to relieve them. The remedy is sold by all good dealers.
Notice is given that the undersigned has been appointed administrator of the estate of M. Bloom, deceased. All claims against the estate must be filed with the administrator at the stated home in Cove, Oregon or as required by law.
Co. BH. Crawford attorney at law practices in all state and U S courts. Office located in La Grande National Bank Building La Grande Oregon. Cochran and Cochran attorneys also based in La Grande National Bank Building La Grande Oregon.
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