The Observer Bantered at La Grande Post Office
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La Grande Evening Observer in La Grande, Oregon
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1911
Page
4
Death of Frank Benson Ends Long Oregon Public Service
The state mourns Frank Benson former Oregon secretary of state and governor. A respected, long serving official known for a clean career and fair administration he was a friend to Western Oregon and beloved across the state.
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Redlands
California
Frank Benson
Oregon
Ieee Wr Ae
Power Site Found Feasible for 1000 HP Plant
A civil engineer A H Rudd confirms the McCally-Rumble Powter site is feasible for a dam and power plant. Portland hydraulic engineer James Thompson estimates 1000 horsepower available. construction could start August, taking about a year to complete. The project aims to supply power and lighting to the Cricket Plat farming district, Elgin, Imbler, and surrounding valleys, with lines following the river.
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Powter Foll Valley
H. Rudd
Enterprise News-Record
James Thompson
Portland
Rondowa
Grande Ronde
Elgin
Imbler
Wallowa County Discusses Passenger Rail Options
Local interests in Wallowa County weigh daily passenger service from La Grande or a Joseph morning run with same day return. The railroad favors summer operation and an every other day freight run, opposing three times weekly freight due to livestock and lumber needs. Motor service is deemed unsafe on steep grades and sharp curves.
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Wallowa
la Grande
Joseph
Oliver Should Be Named Secretary of State
The death of Frank Benson vacates the secretary of state office. Governor West should appoint Turner Oliver of La Grande, a Democrat and staunch supporter, to honor his campaign and party loyalty while maintaining fairness in the selection.
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Frank Benson
West
Turner Oliver
la Grandé
Oliver
Wests
White
Mil ler to Open Hotel in Oregonian Building
C A Miller plans a soon to open hotel in the Oregonian building he recently bought from John McDonald. The structure began as a reading room and was prepared for full modern conveniences. L L McBeth spent several months in the area overseeing the project.
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Wallowa
C.A. Miller
Oregonian
John McDonald
L. McBeth
Oregon inn projected then altered ownership
County soliciting for the Oregonian started the movement but funds were insufficient for a large plan. McDonald took over and settled with carpenters before selling to Miller. The 14 room building plus dining room and lobby will become an up to date inn with plans for an addition once lumber arrives and next week opening is proposed.
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Oregonian
McDonald
Carpenters
Miller
Easter Lily Icon Across Continents and Bermuda
The article traces the Easter lily from historic Jamestown rituals in 1610 to its prominence in Bermuda. It notes global prosperity of lily fields, with 200 plus farms and fields up to 10 000 blooms, and cites Bermuda exports and the introduction of the Bermuda lily in 1876 by Thomas P Sergent.
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Jamestown
America
Protestant Episcopal Church
Bermudas
Bermuda
Thomas P. Sergent
Chamberlain's Soldier Liniment Adverts Reliability
A short wartime style ad touts Chamberlains Soldier liniment as a universal remedy for sprains bruises and muscle soreness urging buyers to purchase from all dealers.
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Chamberlain's
Masonic and Rebekah Lodge Meeting Notes
A F and AM La Grande Lodge No 41 meets first and third Saturdays at 7 30 p m with L M Hoyt W M and C W Williams Secretary. Crystal Lodge No 6 Rebekahs meets Tuesdays in I C O F hall and invites visiting members. Red Cross Lodge No 27 Knights of Pythias meets Mondays at Castle Hall Elk's Hall with J Paul C C and R L Lincoln M of R and S.
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A. F
A. M
la Grande Lodge
Masons
L. M. Hoyt
W. M
C. Williams
Secretar
la Grande Lodge No
Elk’s Club
Depot Street
Washington Avenue
H. J. Ritter
H. BE. Coolidge
Woodmen OF the World
K. P. Ball
D. Fitzgerald
J. H. Keeney
la Grande Camp No
I. C. O. F. Hall
Rebekahs
Crystal Lodge No
Atid Arbuckle
N. G
Anna Alexander
Knights OF Pythias
Red Crom Lodge No
Castle Hall
Old Elk's Hall
Pythian
Women OF Woodcraft
Gorand& Ronde Circle No. 47
Chloe Robinson
G. M. Lizzie
Ellsworth
Parisian Sage promises hair growth and dandruff cure
The ad offers Parisian Sage as a scientific hair treatment by a renowned dermatologist. If it does not cure dandruff or stop hair loss within two weeks, Newlin Drug Company will refund the purchase. A large bottle costs 50 cents, with the Auburn haired girl on the package.
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Newlin Drug Company
Dan
Prices for Various Garments and Accessories List
A catalog of garments and accessories with prices per item including skirts suits jackets dresses gloves handbags silk umbrellas coats and hats. Items range from 0.75 to 2.00 with notes that prices are subject to change.
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Panama
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