Pick Oralue Tonight Declamatory Contest at La Grande
An evening declamatory contest selects La Grande’s representative for the Whitman contest in May. A gold medal awaits the winner with admission priced 25¢, 15¢, or free. Participants include Irma Geddes Pauline Newton Olive Massee Philis Moore George Currey Virgil Bolton Kenneth Carpy Will Hamilton Joe Ingle Marble Green and Miss Bessie M Brown with various recitations solos duets and a judge’s panel.
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Tonigth
la Grande
Irma Geddes
Pauline Newton
Olive Massee
Philis Moore
George ‘Currey Jr
Catherine
Romat Senice
Virgil Bolton
Kenneth Carpy
Will Hamilton
Joe Ingle
Marble Green
John Adams
Bessie M. Brown
Olive Mas
Delegates Head to Atlantic City for General Assembly
Union and Wallowa counties send delegates to the Presbyterian general assembly in Atlantic City New Jersey leaving tomorrow evening. Dr and Mrs Seemann plan to stay about two months while others intend one month. Delegates from La Grande include Dr and Mrs S W Seemann Mr and Mrs R E Smith Mrs W D McMillan and Mrs J K McDonald of Wallowa.
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Union
Wallowa County
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
Atlantic City
N. J
la Grandi
8. W. Seemann
R.E. Smith
W. D. McMillan
J. Kh. McDonald
Wallowa
Chicago Traders Face Secret Probe Over Board Of Trade
Investigations long kept secret in Chicago concern the board of trade and its role in rising living costs. Rumors of a federal probe circulated among traders before confirmation came that Attorney General Wickersham ordered the inquiry with District Attorney Symmes leading. President White of the board expected publicity to help the public. Ho Dahistram of Allcelte visited the city.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Athroney
Wickersham
Symima
White
Boant
Holidays in Garuda and Canadian working days
The text notes ninety five non working days aside from Sundays. It states the year has about 270 working days for Canadians. It mentions holidays in Garuda and a celebration of rejoicing.
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Garuda
Early ships and ancient vessels tied to the ark legend
The article notes the ark as the earliest ship in record yet mentions much older Egyptian boats dated around 2840 B C. and possibly seventy to eighty centuries old, suggesting ancient naval craft predate the biblical ark.
The Diving Bell Through Early Uses
The diving bell first appeared in Europe around 1500 and later aided wreck searches for the famed Spanish Armada before 1009.
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Europe
Nickname Mutton Bye Emerges in Greenwich Assault Hearing
During a Greenwich assault hearing, witnesses frequently referred to a man known only as Mutton Bye, a nickname by which they recognized him without using any other name.
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Greenwich
England
Sausage Varieties Worldwide Showcase
A London market offers 120 curry German sausage varieties while Westphalia traders list 400 distinct kinds. A Bern sausage exhibition displays 1,785 varieties, all described as types of worst.
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London
Prussian
Westphalia
Bern
Ants and Their Slaves
A short note explains a species of ant reliant on slaves for survival explaining that without its slave species the ants would go extinct in a single year.
The Ruby of Elizabeth of Austria Record
A historic ruby valued for its deep azure tone, prized for minimal blue saturation. Noted as the largest ruby in history owned by Elizabeth of Austria, wife of Charles IX, described as nearly the size of a hen's egg.
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Elizabeth of Austria
Charles IX
Saxon Dinners and Food Traditions
In Saxon dinners bread slices served as plates with aluis baskets for leftovers. Grandee guests received a silver platter beneath bread, later discarded as metal and pewter gained favor.
Our First Incorporated City and Early Varnish Glue
The piece states New York as the first incorporated city with a charter and privileges in 1064 by Segweed. It notes Segweed seaweed glue and varnish used to fill bamboo window interstices, strengthen paper lanterns, and mentions daily water intake of two to four pints, or four to eight ginas, increasing in hot weather.
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New York
China
Fire escapes crafted in Paria in 1761
Fire escapes described as float made in Paria during 1761. The note mentions the craft and place with minimal context, highlighting a historical fabrication method and locale.
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Paria
Postage Stamps and Inventions Mentioned in Fragment
The text credits Howland All and Au Gugushinn with early postage stamp ideas. It describes a design using paper to bear impression and a sticky back that moisture activates. It notes glowing insects and night creation on abdomen segments.
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Howland All
Humor and Philosophy Nuggets on Deserving and Wit
A string of wry observations on virtue, brains, grooming, and social quirks. The pieces joke about who deserves kindness, brains from fish, facial hair, and the oddities of churchgoing, dreams, and pipes.
He Has an Ax to Grind in Political Talk
A suspicious speaker masked as friendly, probing for backing to boost a grand design. He masks motives with concern for family, then hints at favors, invitations, or crumbs to gain influence and votes. The passage ends with a fading comic aside about a hatpin mishap and a chaotic crowd.
When Is a Man for a Man In a Lane
An exchange hints at a joke about a man’s status and a lane. The dialogue reaches a punchline about money, mentioning a figure around fifty thousand bones as a sign of success or failure.
What to Do in Case of Trouble with a Husband
A dialogue features a person who was run over by a car and contemplates suing the driver. It mocks excuses and addresses domestic strife, suggesting the remedy is to leave the husband to his wife. The piece reflects social norms and humor about marriage and legal action.
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Hils
Golden Rule Store offers mixed packs with value claims
Next Saturday 212 packages priced 60c to 10.00 will be sold at 25c each, containing wear for men women or children. A $10.00 item is a ladies fine volta skirt with many articles priced at 1.00 1.50 or 2.00. Purchasers get more than their money’s worth, per the store. Also included are questions during a trial about affiliations with Standard Oil and Amalgamated Copper. Massachusetts Legislature backs direct US Senate election plan.
Heinz Trial Sees Defense and Prosecution Clash
New York on April 26 reports intense clashes between the defense and prosecution in the trial of Augustus Heinz. The courtroom exchanges focused on key evidentiary questions and witness credibility as both sides pressed for a decisive ruling.
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New York
Augustus Heinz
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