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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1910
Page
4
Daily La Grande paper lists editor Bruce Dennis and ownership details. It states subscription rates and a policy against unsigned or overlength articles and warns items may be revised by the editor. It urges sign-your-article to avoid disappointment.
Statewide sources claim Jay Bowerman is sure of the nomination on the 24th and will run on a plain, economical platform. Backers praise his self made background, hard work, and fearless stance, predicting a businesslike state government with reduced expenses at Salem.
Union Scout reports a prolonged dispute over a new school building fund. The article notes bonds voted, authority questions for the school board to purchase land, and rising tensions as factions pledge to pursue the case to the supreme court, with no quick resolution anticipated.
The document discusses public trust in local school board actions and property titles, argues for transparency, and highlights Fred Plaisted’s long political tenure from mayor of Augusta to sheriff, noting his Democratic prominence and repeated electoral comebacks. It frames the tax-payer stakes and legal questions surrounding district titles and legislative accuracy.
Frederick M. Plaisted’s win as Maine’s governor signals a broad Democratic landslide. Analysts note national issues like tariff and living costs drove the result, with liquor as the only local factor of note. Plaisted arrives at the capitol with a larger plurality than the prior defeated Republican foe, marking a significant political shift.
W R Jasper returns to challenge Hon Jerry Rusk to a public debate on the assembly question. Rusk, an able young attorney, has debated before juries, and the contest is expected to attract attention with potential informative discussion for all voters.
A town newspaper printed a communication from Col. Hofer indicating he planned to run for governor of his own accord. The notice suggests Towans were prepared for his nomination.
In the closing days of the campaign Lafferty's strength weakens while Ellis appears to surge ahead. Projections suggest Ellis tops the field followed by Shep pard Reed and finally Lafferty, who had gained momentum before waning before the third quarter.
Pendleton East Oregonian reports the famed bucking horse Black Diamond owned by W C Gibbs is in Pendleton for the Roundup. Gibbs bought the horse yesterday after two others were damaged on barb wire fences. Three more buckers were secured by Judge Fee and Lee Caldwell who will compete for the Northwest championship with local admirers backing him.
At the state house today the legislature appointed committee to study a practical milk inspection system began its first hearing. Physicians say deaths from impure milk are frequent in the state. The committee has toured Chicago and New York gathering information.
Ad copy claims chronic appendicitis causes gas sour stomach and constipation and may become acute. It promotes Adlerika, a German remedy with buckthorn bark and glycerine, as a single dose to relieve quickly, attributed to A. T. Hill.
Ambitious young men and women can enter wireless or railway telegraphy as the 8 hour law spurs station growth. Beginners earn 70 to 90 dollars monthly with room to rise. The National Telegraph Institute runs six official schools under A A and Wireless officials and places graduates nationwide. Write for details to Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Memphis, Davenport, Columbia, or Portland to choose your entry location.
Help wanted for immediate apple picking and packing positions. Apply to Doctor C. H. Upton.
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