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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1910

Page

4

Subscriptions Rates List for Daily La Grende

Bruce Dennis notes subscription rates for the La Grende daily edition. Pricing shown includes daily, weekly, and monthly options with a 65 cent Lae Col figure noted.

No Named Articles Printed Without Real Names

The paper will not publish pieces by nom de plume and signed articles may be revised at the editor’s discretion. Readers are reminded to sign their submissions and save Ms appointmen.

Kansas Prohibition Opinion Tied to State Enforcement

A Kansas observer reflects on state wide prohibition, notingSecretary Coburn’s focus on agriculture, the rise of illicit saloons in major towns, and Republican support for prohibition. Governor Morrill is praised for recognizing public sentiment limits on enforcing the law in rural versus urban areas.

Coburn Kansas United States Kangas Pittsburg Leavenworth Atchison Wichita Prohibition Morrill

Local option costs debated in Union County case record

Debate over the financial burden of enforcing local option liquor laws in Union County. Critics warn taxpayers will bear higher levies as prosecutions and jail costs rise, citing the Townsend trial and ongoing indictments. Supporters favor tighter regulation over no regulation.

Union Reonte Alaniave Union County Townsend

Prohibitionist Ed Hoch’s Rise Tied to Kansan Gubernatorial Ambitions

The article recalls Ed Hoch, editor of the Marion Regard, a strong prohibitionist who supported enforcing the prohibitory law to become Kansas governor. It notes Morrill’s defeat and Hoch’s later nomination, with questions about enforcement in Topeka Wichita Pittsburg and Kansas City and reflections on Prohibition’s history in Kansas.

Hoch Marion Regard Morriell Commonwealth of Kansas Morrill Topeka Wichita Pittsburg Kansas City Kansas Coburn

Pendleton Forges Local Option Stand Against Saloon Return

Citizens in Pendleton form a farmers and business group to address local option and bootlegging by seeking a balanced approach. They condemn cowardice and endorse regulation, pledging to defend the city against a liquor dispensary and urging votes for Grant Dimick for governor if opposed to Jay Bowerman. W W Randall announces candidacy for sheriff in La Grande.

Pendleton Endleton Jay Bowerman Oregon Grant Dimick Dimick Assembly Kernal Hofer

Medicines that aid respiration and cough relief

A brief notice describes medicines that act to loosen coughs and secretions, ease breathing, and aid recovery. It emphasizes the plan's effectiveness in improving health and restoring vitality through pulmonary relief.

Steinbeck to Supervise County Fair Buildings

J. F. Steinbeck will again supervise the construction of the county fair buildings to be used this fall. Lumber for the sheds is being distributed today and will be stored, with construction starting in a few days to have the structures ready by opening day.

Fifth and Springs Streets Pennsylvania Avenue Steinbeck

Forest Fire Quickly Quenched With Recent Rains

Rains across eastern Oregon halted smoldering forest blazes that flared near Kamela and in La Grande district. Rangers report several small fires posed no lasting damage as commercial timber losses remain low, with underbrush and dead timber burned but most standing trees spared.

la Grande Land Office District Kamela

Political Announcements from Oregon Candidacy Notices

A set of 1910 political candidacy notices from Athena La Grande Enterprise Joseph and surrounding areas announces candidates for joint senator and joint representative in Union Umatilla and Morrow counties. Included are F Wilson A Barrett C T Bacon Clyde T Hockett and John P Rusk with notes on primary election September 24 1910 and calls to uphold direct primary law and men’s and people’s choices.

F. Wilson Athena Oregon Umatilla Union Morrow A. Barrett C. A. Barrett C.T. Bacon la Grande The Observer C. T. Bacon Union County Clyde T. Hockett Assembly

Hyomei promise for catarrh cures with lifelong inhaler

Advert for Hyomei claim uses eucalyptus atmosphere from inland Australia to kill germs and cure catarrh croup and throat troubles. Sold by Newlin Drug Co at 1.00 for complete outfit with inhaler and bottle. refills 50 cents. Trial sample offered to Observer readers. Booths Hyomel Co Buffalo N Y 16 26.

Newlin Drug Co Druggis's the Observer Booth Hyomel Co Buffalo

Frugal Remedy Promises Relief with Liniment

An advertisement urges buyers to skip plasters and use Chamberlain liniment priced at twenty five cents. It claims a dampened flannel with the liniment soothes back, side, and chest aches more effectively than plasters.

Chamberlain

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bruce Dennis la Grende Ag George Palmer F. J. Holmes W. L. Brenholts Earl Zandel F. L. Meyers LA Grande National Bank LA Grande, Oregon United States Depository W. J. Church FY. L. Meyers W. E. Pierce Penington Cleaver F. EH Burkit Xtra Eiderheimer, Stein and Co N. K. West the Quality Store Pendleton’s Organization W. W. Randall Steindegk J. F. Steinbeck Mountain Enterprise Rush Hockett John P. Rusk Wallowa Australia
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