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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1910
Page
4
Publisher details and editorial rules warn against unsigned pieces and only accept signed articles. The notice states Bruce Dennis is editor and owner and instructs readers on submission standards and post office treatment. It emphasizes publication policy and discretionary revisions.
Ulrich Lottes was acquitted on the charge of selling intoxicating liquors under local option law. The article notes his solid community standing and argues sentiment in Union County favors moderation over rigid prohibition, urging restraint of the liquor trade rather than total suppression. It discusses the broader shift in opinion, contrasting past saloon nuisances with the current push for balanced policies.
The text argues that Union county residents oppose saloons with roulette and gambling. It advocates strict regulation rather than permissive policy, reflecting a current local mood favoring controls over such establishments.
In the People’s Forum Dr Seeman questions claims for liquor regulation and prohibition. He notes imagined excesses and asks where license areas hold numerous blind pigs and whether prohibition driven licenses would have prevented Townsend’s remote county joint.
List of letters remaining for week ending September 23 1910. Names include ladies Mrs Pearl Nichole Emma Robinson Flora Wilson Ida Abbott F Leeroy Deneff John Ebert Harry J Fine Lee Morrison Garold Moran P J Minney Rev J L Parker D O Petergon Karl A Watson Ray A Watson J. Upon request these will be sent to the dead letter office on October 5 1910. G M Richey P M.
A Houston Post excerpt notes a man defending his honesty saying he has never deceived his wife and that she is equally steadfast. The exchange emphasizes trust and domestic trustworthiness in a light, candid tone.
A compact quote from Lippincott's hints at the suffrage debate. It claims women will gain the franchise and must reveal their age to vote, illustrating early attitudes toward voting rights and female citizenship.
A fragment from the New York Journal shows a casual exchange about calling a sister and arriving unexpectedly, reflecting light domestic chatter in early 20th century style. The snippet captures informal dialogue with character names Tom and Tommy.
Two oil burners of the 2200 Southern Pacific class near La Grande and Amiatilla are in local shops with one broken. More engines may be added to relieve rush season congestion if testing proves successful. Engine 2 and Engine 47 sustain damage and await overhaul after collisions, with pumping into tanks at La Grande Pendleton and Umatilla storage.
The article traces cremation from ancient times across cultures, noting Greek legends of Hercules and Argus, Homeric mentions, and early Cypriot records. It discusses fire purification beliefs, the view that the body remained unclean after death, and varied ancient attitudes toward cremation.
The article describes a mechanical flogging device used by military forces across several European nations. A condemned person is secured, force is set by a dial, and the device delivers a sequence of controlled blows without human intervention.
Mrs. W H Bohnenkamp wins Bridge Club prize at Mrs. Fred Boch’s Sixth Street gathering. Alberta Brookler and Floyd Heathman wed in Pendleton with justice of the peace officiating. Billikens debut dancing season at Elks hall with fifty couples and a six piece orchestra. Doctor Mendelsohn birthday dinner hosted by Mrs Buckley and Mrs Ash with six couples.
Harper's Weekly describes a punishment device where lashes vary in angle but each stroke maintains equal severity. After the predetermined number of blows, the machine stops and the offender is released, with assurance that the exact ordered punishment was delivered.
A Chicago Tribune quip features a dealer offering a genuine Stradivarius violin for $3,000 after Mr Gaswell jokes about money. He asks if there are cheaper, more modest instruments as his wife wants a high-end purchase.
An Arctic sun tale has the explorer describing the sun as resembling a magnified elusive gold dollar, a vivid simile highlighting the harsh light and distant glow in polar skies.
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