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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1910
Page
4
A brief readership notice from La Grande postal staff outlining that articles entered at the post office are subject to editor discretion. It invites signed submissions and mentions daily publication with Sunday excluded and subscription terms.
The Portland Journal discusses Latin American autocracy and upheaval in Mexico, noting chronic despotism, foreign interests in mining, and the U S desire for stability. It mentions public ignorance of real popular sentiment and warns that progress often comes from bottom up, not top down.
Telegraph service notes the revolt appears likely to be quelled and power in Mexico passes to President Dias. Analysts doubt Mexico will endure under an actocracy as the crisis unfolds with regional implications.
Oregon artists showcase three Gib son Catlett photographs in Chicago as first of their kind. The works depict the Willamette and Columbia rivers with Portland in the foreground and snow peaks visible from the hills. Oregon bananas apples draw attention with 25 cent Portland pricing last year.
A Chicago piece argues the closure of Chinese laundries will curb the spread of scarlet fever and diphtheria and protect public health. It claims elimination of these laundries would remove a menace to life and force patrons to seek sanitarily run facilities.
Portland shows 207214 residents with suburbs uncounted while Seattle and suburbs reach 257197. Yet ten years ago Portland’s census was 129 percent lower, underscoring remarkable growth and expansion in the city.
Baker City mourns Grant Geddes, a prominent Eastern Oregon businessman who built and led ventures across the region. His death marks the loss of a influential figure in the local business community and the directory of Eastern Oregon enterprises.
A surface reading suggests La Grandea may benefit from Baker City rate changes. The note frames potential advantages for La Grandea amid local pricing discussions and regulatory expectations.
The claimant argues for distributive rate parity grounded in common sense. Her arguments are tangible and she contends that the most equitable resolution is the granting of her prayers.
The article recalls Mrs Humphry Ward potential Order of Merit honor, noting her literary stature and philanthropy. It highlights her influence on the Passmore Edwards Settlement in London and her work with crippled children through specialized instruction and care. Born June 11 1861 in Hobart Tasmania she comes from a distinguished literary family.
A collection of wry observations on seasonal woes, domestic worries, fashion misfires, and ironic takes on proverbs. The notes poke fun at luckless poetry, census moods, Sunday routines, and the perpetual habit of blaming bosses, with a light, satirical voice.
City council approves assessment roll for Adams Avenue improvement from Cherry to Spruce streets. Total $5118.08 with ten yearly payment option at 6 percent interest. emergency clause allows immediate payment. City bonds of $5118.08 issued for project costs. Assessment roll No. 9 lists individual parcels with amounts due and owners in Coggin's Addition and related blocks in Le Grande Oregon.
A ledger lists individual buyers and payments in Coggin's Second Addition, detailing blocks, lots, buyer names such as John Blumenstein, F. Newhard, D. C. Callahan, Annie Moore, Bertha Somers Est, Calla Richardson, THorsen, J. G. Johnson, Annie M. Ostlund, James Begg, Mrs. L. M. Sullivan, and amounts ranging from 45.74 to 240.00 dollars for numerous lot purchases across Blocks 5 to 7.
A middle aged woman seeks a housekeeper position and provides contact by phone Red 1561 for responses. The notice is short and requests prompt replies.
W C Ornstein of Green Bay Wisconsin says Foley's Honey and Tar prevented colds and croup in his two children aged six and eight. He notes it is the only medicine he can give without a fight and claims it cures coughs colds and croup and prevents bronchitis pneumonia and more.
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