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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1911
Page
8
Police officials report a tranquil fair week with minimal public disorder. Last Saturday sighting was the only notable disturbance and drunken incidents remained at ordinary levels. A fragment reads "WANTED A girl for general house" among incomplete listings.
A fragment notes a mailing address for Mrs R B Cun Iliffe of Pleasant Valley Or and a phone reference 97 with terse directions.
A man executed a paint store scam this afternoon by passing two worthless checks. At the Coolidge store he received $5.25 in paint and a brush after presenting a $20 check drawn on J. B. Clark in favor of George Emerson. He repeated the scheme at the Golden Rule store, netting $30 total and leaving with two brushes.
Testimony in the Zuber case concluded and the accounting suit with David Brichoux vs Mason W. Bullard was sent to the jury after the noon recess. About 1700 is at stake over a mortgage. attorneys Finn and Turner Oliver presided. The accounting case likely to be disposed of tomorrow.
Bulletin from System Federation Board reports a widespread citywide walkout by superintendents and master mechanics with most inspectors in Portland striking. Officials claim east reports favor federation and predict imminent victory as equipment deteriorates and railroads struggle to operate. Leaders listed include H. Weber, C. R. Merrill, Carl Wohlforth, J. W. Tarnasky, and J. Vana.
A Maryville Missouri user reports thickening hair after about a year of Parisian Sage use, praising its effects on baldness. The testimonial appears tied to Dr. C. D. Koch of Koch Pharmacy and a 1911 notice for a large bottle sold at Newin drug store and druggists.
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