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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1911
Page
4
A fragment from The Observer notes the newspaper being marked at the La Grande post office as second class matter. The text is garbled but indicates standard distribution phrasing and location.
Editor Galloway critiques La Grande Observer for denigrating local fairs. He touts the Grande and Union counties as lacking a true agricultural showcase, praising the state fair for its size, livestock, displays, racing, and community support over five days.
A program at Arcade Theatre features Rageed Coast Gaumont with breakers and wild waves along a rocky coast Intrepid Davy Vitagraph comedy praised as funnier than previous outings The Picture on the Screen Gaumont follows a young man who becomes an actor in a romance with a happy ending Steam heated venue keeps patrons warm and comfortable.
The writer argues every Oregon county should hold a large agricultural fair. They compare to Iowa and urge Union to host one next year. The call to Brother Dennis asks him to visit a real fair to revise his editorial view.
R. F. Reasoner of Winters California disputes Tom McNeal in the Observer about Roosevelt, Colombia, and imperial policy arguing governments must promote general welfare and that Panama Canal dealings harmed Panama. He cites immigration, Monroe Doctrine, and a high right of way price as evidence of force over consent and warns of reprisals for theft.
Mrs. Ella Gilchrist of Bedford, Pa. reports she was nearly bald after erysipelas but two bottles of Parisian Sage restored hair growth and stopped shedding. The ad promises a fifty cent bottle with a money back guarantee if it does not banish dandruff and itching.
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