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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1910
Page
8
Freight conductor James McShain suffered a painful accident while switching. Initial belief suggested a broken leg, but later examination indicated otherwise.
A local drug store touts ample stock and seasonal readiness with reliable fall remedies. It promises pure ingredients and licensed prescription compounding, claiming dependable goods and careful buying practices to avoid uncertain items.
A freight train switcher was hurt early today west of here. He was taken to La Grande where Dr. Cr T Bacon found no bone break but severe bruising above and below the knee. He will remain in bed for some time.
An oblique apple story in last night's Observer caused readers to think a general hold was advised. Letter by George L. Cleaver from Red Oak Iowa to F R Bridges concerns only their personal interests and orchards Shields supervises.
A Toledo Blade snippet portrays a street jest about a pugilistic encounter. The exchange captures local humor with a taunt about a black eye and a remark that the speaker would know if he faced the fighter. The dialogue highlights rough talk and community banter.
A farmer questions the chores boy about milk. The boy replies the cow yielded nine quarts and one kick, adding a humorous punch line to the exchange.
Coaches and players have rebuilt the team and practice hard to beat Caldwell, with a rally planned Friday night to boost school spirit. After the game, the Caldwell squad will be hosted for a reception headed toward Union, where Democrats led by Judge Crawford and Walter M. Pierce plan a street meeting in La Grande this evening.
Democratic candidates George E. Chamberlain and John Manning travel long distances by car from Halfway to Union and Bak er City as plans shifted late last night. The pair were to return from Halfway but altered their schedule toward Bak er City, outlining tomorrow’s events.
In the Venkers Statesman dialogue, Misa Crimsonbeak declares a wish to be a lawyer while Mr. Crimsonbeak leans toward becoming a judge. The exchange plays on who would have the last word in a courtroom confrontation.
Rainy weather forces local Democrats to switch from street meetings to a speech at Steward Opera House tonight. The event was rebooked to fit weather conditions and ensure attendance.
An old fashioned country woman visits her city daughter and is shocked by late night activity. She wakes at 4 and fears murders when no one stirs until 7, prompting a crowded scene and a startled family, ending with a tearful note about a daughter who spoke to her mother as Jane led to me.
A broken wheel on a freight train at 9 am two miles west of Durkee caused three cars loaded with apples to derail. Conductor Toft and Engineer Hutchison were in charge. Eastbound traffic paused. main line cleanup may take ten to twelve hours. No injuries reported. four hundred sixty ties and four rails damaged.
Word received by the Grande Ronde Cash company that a shipment of one carload of coal is en route. The notice notes the coal consignment and the supplier involved with the local buyer, reflecting a brief commerce update.
A coal that reached the port today is described as the forerunner of a large shipment and indicates the coal supply will be good for a time at least.
Reverend J D Gillilan reports Cove revival conducted by Reverends Martin and Eliot produced more than one hundred conversions. Twenty five were baptized last Sunday with several more to be baptized next Sunday. Eighty have joined the Methodist church.
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