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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1910

Page

8

Tightly Counted Ballots In Court Tied Races

A list of names from multiple towns including North Powder Island City and Union appears with a note that three constables and others tied will be tried out in the clerk’s office. The article references an upcoming trial or inquiry in the Clerk’s Office and cites individuals such as R King and Arthur Curtiss.

Justice Supreme Court R. King Schoo Ronis C.T. Bacon Republicim R— Arthur Curtiss Funtica of the Peace W. A. Maxwell Union J. A. Gaske Alical Sam White Cove George South Big Creek A. ©. Glenn Summerville Nelson Hackett Elgin Island City North Powder Ralph & A Rollins Alex Slater

Lowney Confections Highlight Popular Chocolates Bon Bons

Bor ye are the name Lowney has stood for all that was purest wholesome in confection ary. The products of this house are as good today as ever. We receive them in small quantities not often enough to insure business. We have the popular Variety Chocolates Bon Bons and small packages.

Lowney

Open contest for naming La Grande addition

Dr. George O'Connor known as Old Doc invites public entries to name the new La Grande addition. The free contest closes Monday at 10 oclock with entries left at the hotel. he hopes the public suggests a stronger name than his own.

George O'Connor Doc la Grande Dr. O'Connor Adaitia Iker

Tax deadline and penalties for unpaid 1909 assessment

The notice urges taxpayers to pay the second half of the 1909 tax before next Monday morning to avoid delinquency. It explains that half may be paid before April’s first Monday and the last half by October’s first Monday, with penalties of ten percent and interest of twenty-two percent if unpaid.

Mt. Glenn Farm and Main Street Lots Change Hands

Huntington buys three Main street building lots from J. K. Romig via Geo H Currey Real Estate. He plans improvements this fall or spring. Currey agency also sells an 80 acre Mt. Glenn farm for 8000 dollars to John M Chapman. Modern cottages to be built on the Huntington lots in coming months.

Mr. A Huntington Main Street J. K. Romig Geo. H. Currey Real Estate Agency Hyrum Williams Mt. Glenn John M. Chapman

Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy Praised

A historic ad promotes Waberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarre 4 as the best known medicine for bowel issues. It claims relief from griping and diarrhea, targets bowel symptoms early, and notes it is suitable for children with careful use.

Father Detains Son During Home Search Angers Judge

A sixteen year old boy says his father Tom Gott Lake and him searched for a home, drifted to Washington, where the father allegedly drank profits and left the boy to forage. Constable Faulk arrested the boy this morning and arranged an informal hearing. The youth plans to return to Salt Lake to be with his mother and sister. He has a temporary position and will travel home once earnings permit.

Faulk Himta Tom Gott Lake Washington Salt Lake Ofcer Faulk

Lower Gove Pleasant Family Gathering at Regaton

Residents of the Smith family gathered for a Sunday reunion at Mrs. Omi Smith Cullen's home. Attendees included Frank Cul and family members such as Mrs. Hough Mrs. Thomas Harte Myrtle Green and others. The group enjoyed feasting and visiting while recalling past experiences and planning future meetings for September.

Smith Regaton Frank Cul Omi Smith Cullen E Smith Ste

Going Someo Out and About Comedy Draws Large Crowd

A heavy crowd gathered at the Stevan last evening for a lively performance titled Going Some, enjoying a frolic in a warm, appreciative atmosphere. The audience appeared eager to hear the show’s humor despite initial confusion in the venue.

Stevan

California aviator injured as biplane crashes

Charles Hillman of California suffered injuries when his bi plane broke apart in flight and fell about 100 feet. The craft crashed downward at a slant but he survived the impact.

Banta Ani Calif Charles Hillman California

Texas Rice Day promotes meals on rail lines

Eat Rice on Texas Ride Day September 30 marks Texas Rice Day inviting all citizens to join souther rice producing states in a campaign. Dining cars on Oregon Railroad and Navigation and Southern Pacific will feature a rice heavy menu with a free rice dessert. literature on rice and its use can be obtained by writing to O R and SP agents or Wm McMurray Portland Oregon. The Spirit of Idaho by Arthur W North and Greater Than Gold by Clayton M Jonesian are on sale now in Sunset Magazine.

Texas Oregon Railroad and Navigation Southern Pacific O. R S. P Wm. McMurray Portland Idaho Arthur W. North Clayton M. Jonesae Sunset Magazine Galé Cen

Socialist County Convention Set in La Grande

A Socialists county convention in Union County will convene in La Grande on Wednesday October 6 1910 to select a county ticket. All Socialists are requested to attend.

Union County la Grande

Golfer’s Society Phases Explored In Old Commentary

A fragmentary passage discusses golf as a reflection of human society with devotees pictured amid observations on culture and tradition. The text hints at social roles and the link between sport and communal life.

The niblick as golf’s good Samaritan in a social scape

The passage contrasts golf clubs by class, praising the niblick as the trusted aid in times of trouble. It places high value on utility and virtue, while describing other clubs as symbols of social rank and labor. The niblick remains the essential, almost charitable instrument.

Earth

Fragmented OCR scribbles reveal miscellany and cartoon captions

A jumble of quotes and captions from multiple periodicals appears, including references to Detroit Free Press, London Tit-Bite, Puck, Ladies' Home Journal, and Baltimore American. The text shows dialogue and captions about stealing, singing, machines, and a stop order with stray humorous lines.

Reminiscences of Foreign Travel by Robert Crawford

The essay recounts Crawford's misgivings about lodging in Algiers after consulting the Journal des Witfangers. He weighs two hotels and exposes advertising inconsistencies in a humorous reflection on a supposed first class house with a southern view in a park. The piece notes that the tramway promise was fiction.

Robert Crawford Algiers Fir Glass House

Such a Bore to Dress

A belated traveler recalls spending a night in a back woods cabin where a gaunt eighteen year old youth and seventeen year old girl, barefoot, planned to leave. The mother reproves them to wash their feet before going to an evening party, and Levi grumbles he would rather stay home than fix up for it.

Levi

Diving Birds and Air Expulsion Mechanics

Water birds normally float but can sink by expelling air from feather films, increasing density. The kingfisher is cited as an example showing a rapid apparent size reduction before diving. The phenomenon is noted in divers feeding underwater.

Telltale Tale Details Injury and Appearance Notes

A fragment describes an illegal girl recounting how appearance related habits led to an injury. It mentions a small ota cutting her tongue during work. The passage is incomplete and lacks clear names or locations.

Train and Track Advances in South Chita Rail System

The south Chita railway may be completed this year with an automatic coupler for air steam on trains. The Mecca railway is mentioned as a significant project and the Pan American action discusses Guatemalan and Salvadoran railways integration. The note ends with a reflection on doing good and personal growth.

South Chita Mecca Salvador

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