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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1910
Page
2
Local notices discuss subscription rates and postal terms. Census work begins as city contracts for paving are awarded in The Dalles and Roseburg expanding roads. Oregon fruit regions boast strong climates while migrants discuss cottage rentals and smuggling concerns at the Mexican border.
Officials say budget cuts hinder immigrant screening at Ellis Island. Aimed at limiting entrants, the policy reduces staff and exam thoroughness. An ideal immigrant must meet mental physical and moral standards, with inspectors earning 1109 to 2000 dollars yearly to quickly judge suitability. Assistant Secretary Cable seeks more skilled workers and funds from Congress.
Mrs. W K Vanderbilt Mrs J P Morgan and other wealthy patrons sponsor the Flemish pantomime Milenka to be staged at the Waldorf Astoria this evening for the benefit of the Big Brother's Society.
The Vermont Y M C A opened its 40th convention in Montpellier with a business session this afternoon. A banquet is planned for the evening with addresses by the governor, the mayor, and other notables. Sessions continue tomorrow and Sunday.
The Observer reports Portland based Der Ruf des Westens Vol one No one a weekly for farmers and stock men. The nearly completed German publication will likely be enjoyed by many Germans in the area.
Uncle Sam offers examinations for railway mail clerks post office clerks and carriers custom house and departmental clerks. The job is for life with short hours and many appointments expected. Free information and scholarships are available this month via Central Schools Rochester NY.
University of Oregon students plan aunique Kul'y Oregon banquet featuring Oregon products. Commercial groups will present boosters arguing why their locality is best with tastings to prove quality. Hood River Medford Yamhill Marion Lane Clatsop and others will showcase cherries apples walnuts potatoes salmon and more.
Clubwomen meet in West Point Mississippi for the annual Mississippi Federation of Women's Clubs convention opening today. A highly anticipated program features discussions and presentations marking a historical highlight for the federation.
A nineteenth century brief notes Merchants Mutual Fire Insurance offers a $10,000 saving to merchants. It contrasts with neighbors reportedly earning $1,500,000 in profits during the same period.
A local shop advertises specialized crown and bridge work with emphasis on quality and savings for customers seeking costly dental restorations. The message highlights affordable options and extensive experience in this dental category.
The Eye and Nerve Specialist of Salt Lake City led by Dr. Pons offers a week long consult from April 11 to 17 with hours 9 am to noon and 8 pm to 7 pm on Saturdays. He claims a new discovery to straighten crossed eyes within hours without drugs or operations and free of charge. Special nerve lenses made by the doctor address eye strain and nervous symptoms. Pediatric attention and rapid lens duplication are advertised as part of services.
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