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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1910
Page
4
A newspaper note from La Grande states subscription rates and publishing policy. It mentions daily and weekly prices, a nom de plume policy, and revival of the paper subject to editor approval. The notice appears as a publication detail within the issue.
President Charles R Van Hise addresses the Association of American Universities condemning retention of inefficient staff. He argues universities exist for students and the public and professors must be effective teachers or researchers. In aging institutions worn out faculty should be pensioned to protect student instruction.
Two recent bulletins from the Oregon Experiment Station at Corvallis review poultry breed values and the American Poultry Association standard focused on feather color. James Drrden explains productive qualities of fowls in one bulletin, while another covers the Vegetable Growing Industry in Oregon. Both are free to state residents who request them.
A Salem gathering of boosters considers consistent methods to advertise Oregon’s resources. The development league seeks substantial funding, aiming to surpass earlier exploitation efforts and secure stronger promotional results.
Businessmen and citizens praise the paved streets already completed in the city and anticipate further improvements. Property owners plan to act when paving weather is favorable, signaling a potential surge in wholesale improvements.
A schooner named Anelé Sari is described as cold blooded at the best for the Winslow and Ensign Worth Bagley the navy officer killed in the Spanish American War. The Biren and the Anelé Sari will be sold to the highest bidder on January 2 1911.
The census indicates about 1600 school age children in the area this year, a material increase over prior counts and reflecting growing enrollment.
Sealed bids will be received by the City of La Grande Oregon until December 7 1910 for macadam pavement of 14054 square yards and 5524 linear feet of concrete curbing on North Second Street from the O R and N to Lake Street center and on the south half of Lake Street to North Cedar curb. Bids must be accompanied by a certified check of five percent of the bid.
Dowell and associates reserve the right to reject any or all bids as ordered by the City Council. City Recorder D. B Cox of La Grande records the action dated November 24, 1910, with publication November 26, 1910.
Mrs. Hedgeman of Nelsonville endorses Parisian Sage for stopping hair loss and improving hair quality. The ad claims the product halts shedding, brightens hair, and provides a scented hair dressing guaranteed by Newlin Drug Co. with money back if it fails in two weeks. Large bottle 50 cents. Nov 26 to Dec 7.
A Green Bay Wisconsin parent reports two children ages six and eight suffered from recurring colds and croup since infancy. Since using Foley’s Honey and Tar three years ago the medicine has prevented and cured these illnesses without family conflict. It claims to ease coughs colds croup and prevent bronchitis and pneumonia.
A newspaper ad touts a mild soothing liquid formed from Wontergreen thymol glycerine and other ingredients. The D D D Prescription claims ten years of success with thousands cured and offers instant relief from the first drops. Newlin Drug Co advertises a trial bottle for late November to early December.
An old advertisement extols Chamberlain's liniment as the best remedy for sprains bruises and rheumatic aches. Sold by all dealers.
The piece contrasts regulated white workers with Chinese laundries, arguing Chinese methods are unsanitary and exploitative. It touts Cherry’s New Laundry as modern, sanitary, and reasonably priced, urging patrons to compare and support local employment.
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