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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1911

Page

4

The Observer Editor Bruce Dennis

The fragment from a La Grande post office notice mentions Bruce Dennis as editor and owner with mail classification details. The readable portion confirms ownership and editorial role tied to the local newspaper.

Bruce Dennis la Grande

Oregon Governor West opposes capital punishment in murders

The Oregon governor argues against hangings and proposes lenient treatment for murderers even as brutal crimes like Barbara Holzman and Myra Hill’s families are cited. The piece criticizes his stance as soft on killers and asserts swift, certain punishment would deter murder.

Barbara’ Holzman Oregonian Sellwood Hill West Ways Oregon Barbara Holaman Myrs Holzman Salem United States America

How Algy Captured a Wild Man Comedy Ad

An unique comedy based on a historic legend from the Santa Cruz Islands. Presented under the title How Algy Captured a Wild Man with a featured melody by Bernie in the advertisement text. Audience invitation promises welcome attendance and entertainment.

Algy Sellg Send Oanta Cruz Islands

Socialist Influence Shapes Local Election Battle in La Grande

The editorial argues all candidates are in and predicts a clash over socialism. It labels Wines as socialist and endorses Church as opposed to socialist policies, asserting Wines would back social reforms while Church would resist them.

la Grande Mr. Wines Mr. Church

La Grande Observer Opens Columns to Election Debate

The La Grande Observer invites both mayoral candidates to address readers in its columns. The paper opposes Mr Wis’s election but pledges fair access to all communications. Personalities from either side will not be printed. focus remains on the big public issue between Mr Vines and Mr Church.

Observer Church la Grande Wis Vines

Etymology of Step Words Traced Through History

A London Chronicle note explains the evolution of step related terms from early meanings like orphaned to later forms such as stepchild and stepfather. It traces how the sense shifted as language evolved and social roles changed.

Johnson London Chronicle

Japanese Landowners and Mineral Rights in Japan

A British Consular Report explains landowners in Japan hold surface and products only. Minerals beneath the surface belong to the government. If the government or its nominee extracts minerals, the landowner receives compensation but cannot legally block development.

Japan Fta

Illusion of Mushrooms Appearing in Rain Shown False

Report describes a crowd claiming mushrooms sprang up in a shower after rain. Experts explain the effect is optical and the fungi were already present, hidden by grass and soil, becoming visible as rain reveals them. London Mali

For Sale Bargains: 170 Acres Valley to Trade or Sell

Property listings offer 170 acres in the valley seven miles from La Grande at 5000 dollars with potential value growth. Also 40 acres near town with fair buildings and orchard, 2 miles from town and 1 mile to school, priced under 60 dollars per acre. City property balance available against small cash payment.

la Grande Yeex Palmer Mill Sixth Street Sixth N Street Ninth Street

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