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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1910
Page
4
Daily publication statement credits Bruce Dennis as editor and owner. It notes second class matter status and La Grande post office entry.
The notice lists daily single copy, weekly, and monthly rates and states the paper will not publish articles under a pen name. It requires signed articles and notes editors may revise signed submissions and discretion.
Excitement builds for the Union County exposition with exhibits from Wallowa and Cove. Elgin, Summerville, and La Grande plan lively displays, with children, ladies, and cooking contests shaping a festive opening and extended stay in La Grande.
Judge Webster of Multnomah county pushes a road bond measure amid doubts it will pass. Voters face reluctance similar to Union county farmers who oppose irrigation bonds. Landowners remain wary of pledging property for bonded projects.
It is likely Charley Barrett grew weary waiting for returns. He seldom gets excited but in this case he appeared inclined to be fidgety at least.
The passage notes Pat's first career loss and hints at a shift in Multnomah County politics. It recalls the old slogan about fighting and retreating, suggesting a strategic reassessment after a difficult election setback.
After the primary election Union County officials push to finalize plans and move forward with several equitable cases to speed business. Local leaders urge continued cooperation and orderly progress to address pressing community needs.
The piece recounts Voltaire’s repeated, bungled attempts to duel with Chevalier de Rohan Chabot. After goading him to fight, Rohan lured Voltaire into a coach and had him whipped by hidden hirelings. Voltaire then sought municipal action and later faced arrest, ending with a Bastille confinement.
A Detroit News reader reflects on personal autonomy over a mole on his face as barbers repeatedly offer removal. He jokes about trading places with a lather seller and stresses the mole is his and should not be prescriptively treated as a job for others.
A playful exchange shows a father and son debating who has the last word while a provocative line hints at an old man’s weary wisdom. The dialogue touches on stubbornness and the idea that echoes can outlast a protest or remark.
Lawrence and Sandusky bring a west coast based troupe to Steward Theatre in La Grande for the season opener Tonight. Going Some a Rex Beach Paul Armstrong comedy promises marathon humor with strong Oregon town praise and brisk seat sales. A few seats remained available at 4 pm.
The article notes F A Wolf defending the one author theory of the Homeric poems and opposing the view that the Iliad and Odyssey were created by many authors. Andrew Lame defended the composite authorship idea citing Homer and the epic. The dispute stirred scholarly interest and influenced discussions in the field.
A rough exchange recalls how the road to ruin shaped Bill Bor ley into a one eyed, low browed sot. Cactus Charley counters that others also bear blame, while the judge insists the speaker himself bears responsibility for his own downfall.
A sentimental maiden proclaims love while a fervent suitor offers to be her caterer in a brief exchange printed in the Boston Transcript. The playful dialogue centers on devotion and the lighthearted tones of courtship.
A man bathing in a ravine in India attracts a tiger that leaps and misses. A crocodile under water then attacks, snapping at the tiger as it struggles. The tiger drowns the reptile in a rocky water fight, tearing away the crocodile’s face and blinding it before surfacing. Chicago Record-Herald reports the dramatic encounter.
A discussion of how gravity varies by latitude and affects falling speed and projectile motion. The text notes weaker gravity toward the equator reduces acceleration and impact, and computes a rifle bullet's drop from a 16 foot height with horizontal speeds.
An analysis notes gravity changes with latitude alter fall time for bullets. A sixteen foot vertical drop takes over one and a half seconds, so the bullet remains airborne longer and lands about 1000 feet away. The piece argues rifle range increases toward the equator though gravity never halves, with substantial regional differences affecting range.
The article explains chicle used in chewing gum is harvested from trees in Mexico and Central America, grown extensively in Yucatan, and notes early shipments to America by those seeking a rubber substitute. It states chicle remains insoluble to all known acids, alkalis, and solvents.
In London Punch style humor, Jane reveals she is a somnambulist and fears Arry will not marry her if she tells him. After a pause he says never mind, if no chapel exists they will wed at a registry.
A Kansas City Times excerpt notes an actor hired for farm work is praised as a very capable performer. The speaker remarks the actor seemed to be working effectively from his first week on the job.
A brief reflection on daily duties over grand gestures. It emphasizes the value of steady, small improvements in routine tasks toward betterment.
A brief note on maintaining umbrellas urges keeping them open when dry to prevent fabric fraying. During wet weather use, then open fully on entry and dry with the handle downward to avoid damage and ensure longer life.
Ivy bushes hung over tavern doors served as emblematic signboards. The plant’s sacred association with Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, explains its historical use to identify drinking establishments.
The article recalls Charlemagne’s remark about using the sword to seal treaties and ensure they are kept. It notes the sword’s varied uses and its striking appearance as a symbol of power.
Sleeping sickness has been known in West Africa for a hundred years highlighting long standing regional health impact and awareness needs.
The crow is a slow flyer yet can sustain about thirty miles per hour for many hours, gliding with ease despite its reputation.
A ton of ice will lower about 284000 pounds of water by one degree, illustrating the cooling potential of ice in industrial processes.
The August meteor shower probably comes from a vast meteoric zone that circles the sun in an elliptical orbit far beyond Neptune. Earth passes through this cluster every year, taking about ten days to traverse it, and the cluster’s thickness is estimated at roughly 16 million miles.
A cubic foot of aluminium weighs under 160 pounds while cast iron reaches 450 pounds and copper 560 pounds per cubic foot, showing stark density differences among common metals.
The Turkish language features a soft modern cadence with a refined tonal quality that distinguishes its speech and writing styles in contemporary usage. Its evolution reflects cultural shifts and influences shaping national expression.
The study shows hair darkens about 55 percent in the first five years and an additional 83 percent up to age 45, with men showing stronger darkening than women.
Natives across several south Pacific islands fashion fishhooks from mother of pearl, so brilliant they require no bait or additional lures.
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