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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1911

Page

4

The Observer Post Office Entry at La Grande

The Observer lists La Grande as the post office of record with second class matter. unreadable OCR text follows, insufficient details for a full summary.

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Pilot Rock Voters Face April Primary Candidacy Split

Eastern Oregon precinct leader Pilot Rock headlines a push for primary candidates. Jonathan Bourne and Stephen A. Lowell seek Senate seats with support from Republican factions, while discussions of Judge Lowell and J. H. Burgess linger amid debates on reform and money in politics.

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Old Joe Williams Dies in Oregon Train Switch Incident

Old Joe Williams, famed Klondike dog driver with government mail contracts, perished at a railroad switch in Teleéaset Oregon while hauling wood under contract. The rugged pioneer endured extreme weather and perilous voyages before meeting a sudden end, highlighting fate's mysterious workings.

Joe Williams Klondike Northlands Teleéaset Oregon

Thief Valley Project Promises Prosperity for Union and Baker

A visitor reports on the Fisk ranch purchase by J. C. Almirall and partners for 32000 as a reservoir site. The planned Thief valley project would transform sage brush land into fertile area, bring a dense population, and funnel vast millions into Union and Baker counties through construction and improved irrigation and freight access.

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Elginites Fall Before Locals in Hard-Played Stadium Battle

La Grande defeated Elgin high school 12–0 on Elgin grounds as forward passes set up two touchdowns. Couch caught a third quarter pass for 20 yards to score, Garrity added a second on a 10 yard run after a forward pass. Bolton, Lottes, Garrity, Crawley and Bahnenkamp highlighted La Grande’s improved line and backfield play. Elgin hardly reached La Grande territory, with Ralston punting poorly at times and Crawley excelling after replacing Garrity.

la Grande Elgin Caylor Couch Garrity Elginites Bolton Lottes Ralston Crawley Bahnenkamp Woods Snyder Casey Grimmit Reynolds Raleton

War Declared Catarrh Germs Must Be Conquered

Health warning urges decisive action against catarrh, portraying germs as an invading army. Persuasive note emphasizes defeating persistent microbes before relief from symptoms can occur.

Parisian Sage touted as real hair growth cure

A reader testimonial from Gaines Brown claims Parisian Sage restored a thinning scalp, noting initial fuzz reduced to thick growth after about a year of use and urging others to try the product with full confidence.

Gainse Brown

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