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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1911
Page
4
A fragment notes the Observer Bruce Dennis as editor and owner with a post office entry in La Grande, and mentions periodical pricing terms such as single copy and monthly rates.
F A Harmon of Baker is chosen to lead the Oregon shippers congress to press railroads for better rates. An experienced railroad man, Harmon understands both sides of the issue and will advocate aggressive rate talks with the rail companies.
The Arcade theater presents a clever comedy featuring a famous boy actor in a seaside elopement. Shows Pathe shorts The Art Industry in Kabyle and The Blind Princess and the Poet. Also College Sweethearts and a musical number Ohio by Mr Grice, new singer from Boise.
The Observer endorses sane policy in rate cases and warns against wild schemes while stressing a return to productive farming as a response to hardship. Mention is made of education, a pastor’s sermon, burglary at N K West’s, Medford bond issue for roads, and Governor West’s absence due to strikes, with Wallowa fair and winter weather hints.
Rain dampens attendance as the county fair roars on despite wet weather. Organizers urge patience and safety while vendors adapt to the downpour and crowds seek shelter and indoor activities.
In Union county Oregon residents petition the county court to grant Nels Halverson a license to sell spirituous malt and vinous liquors or hard cider in quantities under one gallon in Hilgard starting around November 1 1911. The notice lists signatures of local voters and residents dated September 30 1911 and Hancock period dates.
Snowstorm rages for five days in the mountains west of the Methow valley near Twisp Washington as heavy snow accumulates and weather conditions persist through February.
Ten large totem poles from Southeastern Alaska Indian villages, collected by a Brooklyn representative of the Institute of Arts and Science, are aboard the steamship Virginia. They will be transferred to the Tehuantepec railway and then to a steamer for Brooklyn and later to Sima Cruz.
An advert claims electric bitters restore tone and vigor to weak and ailing individuals. It asserts the product prevents breakdown and boosts health after a first dose, promising rapid relief and general well being for 50 cents a bottle.
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