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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1910
Page
6
In a PEOPLES FORUM piece the writer defines bootlegger as a law breaker who dispenses intoxicants and urges citizens to act. It condemns idle bystanders and calls for active enforcement of laws, likening the fight to defending the ballot box and flag against destruction. General Grant is cited on enforcing laws.
A terse message declares resolve to bring violators to justice and remove those who oppose the will of lawmen and the bootleg era, signaling enforcement against unsavory acts and the bootleg economy.
Workmen removed supports under the O R N water tank near the depot yesterday and toppled it with a jack. The fall smashed the tank into kindling and released dozens of pigeons that had made it their home for years. A new tank will be erected nearby and a well dug. trains now draw water from city mains as track and sidewalk work continues. The sand house was moved to Railroad and Aura streets.
A paid advertisement highlights Congressman Ellis securing winter appropriations for Oregon federal buildings and river and harbor work totaling 1.8 million dollars. The candidate notes ten years in Congress, strong committee influence, veteran support aid, and long district residence to argue against change.
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