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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1911

Page

3

Meeting Notice for Masons in Cordial Tone

An invitation lists a regular gathering schedule Saturdays at 7 30 p m and extends a cordial welcome to all Masons. Signatures include L M Hoyt W 5 C Williams Secretary B B Daniels Ed Heath Clerk.

Mme Pd fCotte F&a M. Poe Masons L M. Hoyt C. Williams B. B. Daniels Heath Knights OF Pythias Red Crom Lodge No Castle Hall Old Elk’s Hall

Lafferty Seeks Re Election Amid Libel Fight

Oregon congressman A. W. Lafferty declares he will sue the Oregonian Publishing Co for malicious libel over a 1908 arrest claim and asserts readiness to resign if proven guilty. He details his denial of writing a letter to Miss Florence Kubel and insists the matter should not damage his campaign for another term.

Oregon A. W. Lafferty Congress Portland Journal Washington Aug. J Oregonian Publishing Company The Oregonian Kubel Portland Lafferty J. Kubel Florence Kubel

Paris to New York Fashions Show Short Coat Trend

In Paris and New York a fad for pleated little coats appears in summer and autumn wardrobes. Designers link coat color and trim with the dress, favor broderie anglaise fabrics and sheer materials, and embrace lace and embroidery in short coat styles. Belts, girdles, and belt-like silhouettes hint at a Russian blouse revival while black and white ensembles remain popular.

New York Paris Directoire Moe Newea Hugerle de Nutt Sen Florence Fairbanks

Personal note asking for a favor with warm regards

A brief handwritten style message requests a favor and conveys sincere regard. The writer signs as A W LAPFURTY with polite, formal closings.

Laurier Opens Campaign in Simcoe Speech

Sir Wilfrid Laurier travels to Simcoe to deliver his first platform address. He forecasts a favorable result for liberalism and says campaign activity will intensify nationwide with reciprocity as a key issue. He plans a northern and eastern tour through Quebec and the maritimes before winding up in Ontario.

Ottawa United States Wilfrid Laurier Quebec Montreal Maritime Provinces Ontario

Togo to Visit Boston This Week

Boston awaits Admiral Togo arriving this evening for a visit through Friday. He travels from Boston to Buffalo and Niagara Falls, hosted mainly by navy yard officers and Rear Admiral Dowles of the Pore River Shipbuilding company, with minimal city ceremony.

Boston Mass Togo Buffalo Niagara Falls Navy Yard Dowles Pore River Shipbuilding Company

Grouse Yarn Sparks Local Hunt As Birds Scatter

County Assessor Dave Clark recounts a bizarre tale of three grouse reportedly drawn to his berry-laden wagon near La Grande. Hunters like Nate Zweiffel, Arthur Weigel, Al Andrews and Tad Buehler reportedly reached bag limits by seven this morning within city limits.

Dave Clark la Grande Cove Teelf Adama ‘Avenue Clark Mill Creek al Andrews Tad Buehler

Special Train Excursion to Seashore by Oregon-Washington R R

The Oregon Washington Railroad and Navigation Company announces a special train to Portland with free reclining chair cars tourlet and standard sleeping cars in connection with steamers to North Beach resorts and Astoria. The train departs La Grande at 8 p m on Wednesday August 24 arriving Portland next morning. Passengers may choose the Steamer Potter departing Portland at.

Seashore Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Company Portland North Beach Resorts Astoria la Grande Tsigs Potter

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