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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1910
Page
3
La Grande business men return from Enterprise where they were warmly hosted by Waldo county citizens. They praise the fair at Wallowa metropolis with exhibits and management. The week’s program opens Wednesday including stock sales free exhibitions a four horse hitching contest for 25 dollars and multiple contests and races.
The program lists Thursday as Venion County Day with an afternoon packing contest baking by girls driving team contest and relay races. Friday features Candidates Day with pulling contest baby show relay conclusion and half mile free for all plus speeches. Saturday is School Day with singing girls riding football game between Wallowa County and La Grande High and a free horse exhibition.
Notice is hereby given that Henry P Lewis executor of the estate of John H Post deceased requests all claimants to present claims properly verified with vouchers to his home in La Grande or to attorney Turner Oliver in La Grande within six months from September 23 1910. Dated La Grande Oregon September 23 1910. Sept 23-30 Oct 7 14 21
A quoted verse from the Atlanta Constitution ponders spiritual risk and fate in playful dialect about Elijah Job and a chariot of fire. The piece imagines heavenly travel and danger on the road to heaven, with a humorous aside on Satan visiting Job during a winter holiday.
A Louisville Courier Journal item recalls a person paying $2 after receiving advice, noting the adviser told him not to seek more friendly guidance and that the listener did not heed warnings before paying. The anecdote underscores caution in taking unsolicited counsel.
The speaker recounts meeting a man who boasted ownership of tall buildings, vast acres, a steam yacht, and a touring car. Though not handsome, the man seemed strong, brave, and true to the observer, as described in the Chicago Record-Herald.
The dialogue features Mrs Widow chiding Mr Smith while The Candidate proclaims newfound love. This brief exchange appears as a vignette in Town and Country, highlighting dramatic tension between characters and a love theme.
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