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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1910

Page

4

Bruce Dennis Exister and Owner Entry at La Grand

Bruce Dennis listed as exister and owner in a post office second class matter entry for La Grand.

Bruce Dennis la Grand

Editorial Note on Signatures and Publication

The paper states articles signed under a nom de prime will be revised at the editor's discretion. It urges writers to sign their pieces and warns against disappointment if revisions occur.

La Grande Sets Eastern Oregon Fair Standard

The Great Fair closed and workers tear down the pavilion after what is described as the greatest exposition ever held in Oregon outside the state fair. The event earned praise from locals and visitors, with La Grande credited for blazing the trail and proving Eastern Oregon can host an enduring, high quality fair drawing attendees from across the northwest.

Oregon Paten Salem Cascades la Grande Ths Northwest

Union County Fair Praised by Rural Spirit Official

Dr Charlton and D J Stewart of Rural Spirit praised Union county fair calling it among the finest in the state. Stewart predicted a halftone pavilion display in the next issue and hailed local merchants and farmers for community effort.

Charlton D. J. Stewart Rural Spirit The Observer Stewart Union County la Grande Salem Northwest

Great Valley Spotlight Calls Nation to the Center

A call for national focus on the country’s great valley as a long-awaited project gains momentum. The passage emphasizes the valley’s importance and its potential to symbolize national pride and progress.

Col Eckley Roused by Bowerman Rally in Oregon

The veteran editor Col Eckley felt a rare stir as the crowd cheered Bowerman at last night’s fair. He penned a lively paragraph for his morning paper, weighing his support for Jay Bowerman from Condon as Oregon voters prepare to name a new governor.

Col. Eckley Bowerman Colonel Democratic Wheel Horse Oregon Jay Bowerman Condon

Expansion Ends Infant Grave Remains In City

A man who buried his baby boy decades ago tried to relocate the remains but found the grave at the old cemetery had already been disturbed. He learned someone had removed the infant's dust and ashes, leaving no clue to their new location. The piece urges proper care of unmolested graves and identification where possible.

Orime advertised as cure for drunkenness by eminent scientists

The Orrine Company promotes Orrine No 1 and No 2 as at home treatments for drunkenness, calling it a disease and offering a money back guarantee if no cure. Priced at $1 per box with mail order from Washington DC and local sale at Silverthorn's Family Drug store.

Orrine Co Orrine Washington, D. C Silverthorn

Parisian Sage advertised as cure for dandruff and hair loss

An advertisement claims tiny microbes cause dandruff and hair loss and promotes Parisian Sage as a guaranteed remedy. It cites Newlin druggist in Buffalo as a seller and offers a 50 cent bottle with money-back guarantee, noting delivery nationwide if not local. The copy features a girl with auburn hair on every bottle.

Newlin Newlin Drug Store Giroux Mfg. Co Buffalo N. Y

Columbus Day Observed Across Fifteen States

Fifteen states have passed Columbus Day bills from the Knights of Columbus movement. Across cities in these states the anniversary of Christopher Columbus discovery of America is observed today as a holiday.

Washington Knights of Columbus America Christopher Columbus

Itch Dirt: Old Anglo-Saxon for Dandruff

The term itch dirt is presented as the ancient Anglo-Saxon name for dandruff. If you have dandruff, you have itch dirt.

Columbus Day Parade Highlights Brownson Memorial Commit tee

Thousands of Italians and other Catholics joined a Columbus Day parade in New York. The Brownson Memorial National Committee led the day’s exercises to honor Dr. Orestes A. Brownson, hailed as the most distinguished layman and scholar of the American Catholic church.

New York Brownson Memorial National Committee Orestes A. Brownson

Boston Columbus Day Parade and Regatta Highlight Fleet Celebration

The third division of the Atlantic fleet joined the Columbus Day observance in Boston on October 12. Soldiers militia sailors and marines and fraternal groups took part in the parade while the New England Amateur Rowing Association held a regatta on the Charles River basin.

Boston New England Amateur Rowing Association Charles River

Columbus Day Observance in Fairmount Park

In Philadelphia a Columbus Day celebration featured a procession at Fairmount Park near the Columbus monument and included addresses from local speakers.

Philadelphia Fairmount Park Columbus Monument

Columbus Day Banquet to Feature James A. Flaherty

Pittsburg on October 12 will host a Columbus Day banquet with James A. Flaherty supreme knight of the Knights of Columbus as principal speaker.

Pittsburg James A. Flaherty The Knights of Columbus

Columbus Day Observance Spurs Push for Legal Holiday

Chicago observers celebrate Columbus Day with strong enthusiasm as the Knights of Columbus campaign state by state to designate the day as a legal holiday. The effort targets places that have not yet acted and notes the holiday is already legal in Illinois.

Chicago Central West Knights of Columbus Tinois

California Honors Discoverer of America as Holiday

On October 12 California lawmakers declared the day a legal holiday to honor the discoverer of America. The statewide celebration ran on a large scale with observances across communities.

California

Punish Pitchers Who Hit Batsmen More

Baseball discussion argues for stiffer penalties on pitchers who hit batters. Proposals include awarding extra bases or suspensions to deter hit by pitch incidents. Cites a 1900s doubleheader where Cy Morgan and Russell Ford faced head-high throws and the impact on the Athletics.

Heaves New York Highlanders Athletics Russell Ford Cy Morgan Quakers Morgan Ford Connie Mack Ty Cobb Jack Barry Bote Botemon

Pitching at the Plate Turns Into Hazardous Game

The piece recalls era practice where pitchers hit or threaten batters to back them off the plate. Names like Hughey Jennings Billy Lauder Freddie Parent Danny Hoffman Birdie Cree Walter Johnson and Harry Lord appear as examples of injuries and control tactics used by major league hurlers. It notes pitchers admit using a beanball to deter dangerous batsmen.

Monihs Hughey Jennings Billy Lauder Freddie Parent Danny Hoffman Jesse Tennehill Birdie Cree New York Americans Walter Johnson Speed Washington Club Harry Lord Boston

Uhlan Sire and Dam From Ardmaer Farm Noted

Uhlan is described as the offspring of sire Bingen and dam Blonde owned at Ardmaer Farm in Raritan New Jersey. Whlan's mile trotted at Cleveland in 1 58% suggests potential improvement beyond current marks.

Uhlan Bingen Blonde Ardmaer Farm Raritan N. J Whlan Cleveland

England's Amateur Cup League Sees 244 Teams

The English Football Association reports 244 clubs participate in the Amateur Cup Series. The extensive field highlights broad participation across the league and regional divisions.

England English Football Association

Bowling and track events announced for 1925 season

The Baltimore American lists upcoming sports dates including the American Bowling Congress in St Louis from Jan 21 to Feb 6 at the Coliseum, Amateur Athletic Union track championships in New Orleans on Oct 13, and a 20 day meeting at Ogden Utah starting Sept 23. Richard Dwyer of California will launch the Ogden meet. Cited are Penn sprinter Texas Ramedell aiming for New Orleans October AAU championships.

St. Louis Colisseum Amateur Athletic Union New Orleans Richard Dwyer California Ogden Utah Texas

Promising Youth Causes Silly Exchange in Conversation

A witty exchange highlights misunderstandings as a parent teases about a young man who is said to be promising. The dialogue flips expectations with humorous replies about promises and debts, ending on a note of mock admiration for change.

Unappreciated and Misunderstood Exchanges

Dialog snippets show characters debating art and cost of living with terse quips. A poet faces rejection while others comment on money and relationships. The tone mirrors a restless social vignette.

Spolls the Flavor Jokes About Husband and Pipe

The quotation depicts a cheerful remark on marriage and a man’s pipe, suggesting a playful comparison that a husband should not be “well smoked.” The tone is light and humorous, reflecting domestic wit.

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N. K. West the Quality Store George Palmer F. J. Holmes W. L. Brenholts T. Cash Earl Zandel T Cash F. L. Meyers LA Grande National Bank LA Grande, Oregon United States Depository George Palnes Holmes PF. L. Meyers W. M. Pierce CG. C. Penington Cleaver F. M. Burkit San Francisco Baltimore Mame Freal United States National Bank
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