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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1911
Page
4
The Observer laments organized political activity while praising local boosters of La Grande and Grande Ronde. It notes Taft supporters in Portland and opposition from Bourne and Democrats, critiques prison gossip about Heaton, and urges residents to champion the Grande Ronde valley and its prospects.
The Pendleton newspaper denounces a Patt committee proposal in Oregon and nationwide as misrepresentation. It argues the presidential primary law allows party members to vote for their candidate, while Oregon leaders push Taft support and revive assembly rules. It challenges other papers to read the law and its sanctions on campaign committees.
A convicted murderer released on parole, Bert Heaton, acting as a deputy game warden, arrested Curtis Cross for displaying a freshly killed deer in front of Cross’s meat market. Cross, from a prominent local family, was released after a brief confrontation with Heaton before officials ruled the arrest was unlawful. Governor West’s policy is challenged as authorities question the deputy’s authority and legality.
Governor West wished prison reform had never been born amid egg themed welcome. Spokane disputes dull times by noting strong bond demand.
A Chicago Tribune quip contrasts a woman seeking a bank charge account with a clerk offering a standard deposit. The exchange highlights consumer finance language and regional banking practices of the era.
George A. Richett a boiler maker was found not guilty of throwing rocks and assaulting Burleigh night foreman at the Santa Fe round house after closing arguments. The case involved Bickett and others accused of conspiring assault and disturbing the peace as strikers taunted Burleigh who was followed from his home to the stockade fence.
The article contrasts Bank of England notes with U S notes, noting England’s notes are longer, plain, and issued once with rapid destruction of canceled bills. It describes strict issuance records, fast payment, and quick counterfeiting detection due to meticulous tracking by clerks and banks.
Quoted lines discuss belief in body sulphur content and its varying amounts. The dialogue touches on how differing sulphur levels might influence people, misattributed to London Opinion and Eple. The fragment ends with the word tetusy, lacking clear context.
A vintage ad claims dandruff stems from invisible germs attacking hair roots and promises Parisian Sage will banish dandruff stop itching and promote strong rapid growth. The Newlin Drug Company guarantees results or money back with a 50 cent bottle marketed to refined women.
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