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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1910
Page
4
Bruce Dennis editor and owner states policy against unsigned submissions. Signed articles will be revised at editor discretion. Paper will not publish articles under nom de prime and urges readers to sign authors to avoid disappointment.
The article urges voters to participate in the upcoming primary to name candidates for state and county offices. It promotes Jay Bowerman and the Portland Republican ticket, noting support from 1200 citizens, contrasts organization with anti assembly funds, and stresses the cost and importance of responsible suffrage.
Wisconsin senator La Follette attacks Oregon representatives Hawley and Ellis for backing Roosevelt Taft era policies and regular House organization. He urges Oregon to elect leaders of Bourne and Chamberlain, citing past elections and national policy battles.
The ticket emphasizes straightforward issues and no trading for candidates, arguing that its platform delivers economy and decent governance. It frames the lineup as offering voters all they need without dodging key concerns.
The passage argues that it is common to accuse public men of crime and theft when in doubt. It notes that Hawley and Ele might face hostility from some without the ex-President’s clear testimony on their behalf.
Acting Mayor Max Waddell, a youthful councilman, enforces liquor laws and closes dance halls in Seattle while Mayor Gill tours the Sound and Chief Wappenstein is away in California. Privileged interests panic as restricted districts see bold reforms.
William Jensen and Edith Rowe of Baker City married this morning by County Judge J C Henry at the courthouse.
Cherry Blossoms are marshmallows and cherries as Silverthorn's family drug store presents a new and pretty confection demonstration. Flemish Art Goods and Silverthorn's invite the public to call and see the novelty now on display.
John P. Breckenridge of St. Joseph, a Missouri blacksmith with a past as a cowboy and rope and cattle performer, announces his bid for the U S Senate. His petition is filed in Jefferson City, and he vows a strenuous statewide campaign visiting every county. He previously ran for congress as a Socialist and labor candidate in New Jersey.
Six colleges Yale Harvard Columbia University of Pennsylvania George Washington and Massachusetts Agricultural College will send rifle teams to the intercollegiate match in Washington June 18 under the National Rifle Association. Yale lists a Chinese student and a son of Secretary Dickinson among its shooters. This is the fifth meet. the cup goes to the team with the most wins across twelve meets and is already held by Princeton, Columbia, and George Washington University.
Bay rum is produced from dried leaves of Pimento acris. Leaves are picked and dried, placed in a retort with water, and distillation yields bay oil. A small amount of oil is required for each puncheon of rum.
An exchange between a husband and wife in Chicago Tribune satire hinges on a river metaphor. The wife accuses the husband of meandering while he’s waited for breakfast, while he retorts that a river remains in its bed even when meandering.
After a quarrel the man admits he was a fool to marry her and she concedes she knew it but hoped he would improve. Exchange of sharp lines conveys relationship tension and self awareness.
Readers are told those who seek praise avoid delays and find quicker rewards in simple exchanges. The aphorism links flattering behavior to small, easy gains and friendly, shallow settings.
An authored advertisement claims Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Lore provides relief to women suffering chronic constipation headache business ness dizziness sallowness of the skin and dyspepsia. The copy emphasizes stomach and liver benefits and targets female readers.
Sealed bids will be received until September 28 1910 for 14267.7 square yards of bitulithic pavement plus excavation drainage and curbing on Fourth Adams Chestnut and Jefferson avenues. A 6 percent certified check accompanies each bid. Council may reject any or all bids. D B Cox Recorder La Grande September 21 1910.
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