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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1911

Page

5

Golden Rule Company Promotes Dress Sales and Retail Refresh

Local notes report Dr Posey offering eye ear nose and throat services above Selders store with specific hours. The Golden Rule company showcases a popular one piece dress at nine dollars and announces changes at Crystal cafe under Mr Joe Woods while millinery head Etla Wehmeyer departs east to prepare fall stock.

Posey Selders Etla Wehmeyer Golden Rule Company Fall Steck

Butterick Patterns Exclusive Agency At The Cash Bazaar

The Cash Bazaar announces an exclusive agency for Butterick patterns. Begure’s new stock aims to offer a complete range of patterns and sheets for customers seeking sewing materials.

The Cash Bazaar F Butterick Patterns, Begure Get &R N- Sheet

Finish Summer Sale At The Golden Rule Company

The Golden Rule company offers one half price on men's oxfords ladies misses and children's oxfords and sandals. A special exhibit on AGc and Dc corset cover embroidery at 25. Catholic Altar Society hosts a lawn social at J. E. Foley’s home Thursday night with cake and ice cream. all are welcome.

The Golden Rule Company Agc Ladies of the Catholic Altar Society J. E. Foley

Social get togethers and visitors fill La Grande

Mrs Evans of South La Grande travels to Imblar for weeks while Irene Elliot of Birin stayed as a Savoy guest. Numerous locals and visitors stop at the Foley and Savoy, including L J Prince of Seattle, contractors Lund and Ingram from Cove, and many Mr and Mrs residents visiting friends or en route to Caldwell or Baker.

Mrs. Evans South la Grande Imblar Irene Elliot Birin L. J. Prince Seattle Foley Oscar Lund J. W. Ingram Cove la Grande T. W. Lusk Silverton Oreson George Ball Kearn Holt Lake C. Frederickson Cover d'Alene Luther Larkins Wolfville Kaw M.W. Bryant George Brand Walla Walla Ed Rand Baker Portland C. J C. G. Hickman Temple Oklahoma Geo. M. Hoff Spokane Cabarn Pike Baktor Louis Mansfield H. T. Shelley R. Relston Frank Jolly Baker County J. F. Cokelloe Mt. Angel Oregon Catholic Seminary S. N. Bolton Hanna Rogers Caldwell George Delile Greene Mr. Greene Mrs. Ritchie

Hunters to invade pear and grouse areas south of La Grands

A party led by L. A. West of Portland including John Adams Bert Hughes and Jack Hillary plans a hunt in the pear and grouse districts south of La Grands. John Adams laments the loss of his expensive hunting dog killed by a locomotive last week.

L. A Portland Savoy John Adams Bert Hughes Jack Hillary la Grands Adams

Horse Leaves Campers Reported Near Campgrounds

Sheriff Childers reports a horse from the camp has left. The Childers family and the Jack McCarty family are camping nearby. Deputy Lindgren is on alert to capture the animal when it reaches La Grinde but it is expected to travel there. Deputy Huffman will accompany another team to Phig Springs camp to pursue the horse.

Horse Childers Jack McCarty Childers Norse Lindgren la Grindé Huffman Phig Springs

Vale Oil Prospects Reported at Vale Well

Vale Oregon August 16. Developments at the Vale oil venture progress with Eames and Osborne from Everett visiting the Malheu well. Rock drilling has breached hard rock and oil sand lies ten feet deep awaiting full drilling in hopes of a large producing well.

Vale Ofc Eames Osborne Mr. Flannery Everett Washington Malheu

Farmers Union Holds State Convention Opening in Carmi

Four hundred local branches of the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union gathered at Carmi for the annual state convention opening with a picnic at the fair grounds. President C. S. Barrett delivered the opening address.

Carmi Farmers’ Educational and Co-Operative Union of America Fair Grounds Barrett

Theatrical Managers Discuss Piracy Suppression Plan

At the National Association of Theatrical Producing Managers annual meeting in New York on August 13 the group debated an international agreement to curb play piracy. They also talked over plans to improve theater conditions and address legislative opposition to theatrical interests.

New York National Association of Theatrical Producing Managers Hotel Astor

Los Angeles Marks 190th Anniversary Of City Founding

On August 15 the Feast of the Assumption and the 130th anniversary of Los Angeles are celebrated in the city. The article notes that on this date in 1781 Felipe de Neve, governor of Alta California, gave the settlement the name Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Cal Los ‘Angeles Felipe de Neve Altanfornia

Firemen Gather in Rochester for State Association Tourney

Rochester roars in gala attire as 5 000 volunteer firemen arrive from New York cities and towns for the annual convention. The four day program includes a parade and prize contests alongside formal sessions and business.

Rochester New York

Paroled Negro Held After Salem Assault Spree

In Salem Oregon John Makers a Black man recently released from prison is jailed on charges of attacking Mrs Jorgenson and frightening women in Polk county near the city late yesterday Jorgenson identified him here. The city showed excitement yesterday but is calm today.

Salem Ore John Makers W. Jorgenson Polk County Jorgenson

Cancer victim wounds self after conviction of no recovery

In San Francisco on August 11 Mrs. D. Meyers a patient at St Luke's hospital, convinced she could not recover from cancer, shot herself with a revolver smuggled by her 12 year old son at her request.

San Francisco Cal D. Meyers St. Lukes' Hospital

American hop growers urged to enter prize exhibition

Hops valued for looks and aroma divide opinion among growers in Bohemia Bavaria and Kent with Americans focusing on appearance. A Chicago exhibit October 12 22 covers barley and hop quality and the role of lupulin acid and soft resins despite uncertain aroma origins.

Bohemia Bavaria England Kent Qbicengo Germany St Chicago

Socialists name Massachusetts ticket for governor Carey of Holcome

The Massachusetts socialist party nominates a full state ticket headed by James F. Carey of Haverhill for governor. Democrats in Arkansas likely choose their presidential nominee at the March primary. Governor Harmon of Ohio to speak at a Boston barbecue next month. The National Progressive Democrat alliance to be launched soon with incorporation in Trenton New Jersey. Colonel William C. Liller leads the organization linked to the Democratic party.

Massachusetts Laws James F. Carey Haverhill Arkanadg Boston Harmon Ohio National Progressive Democratin League Trenton N. J William C. Liller Indianapolis National Republian Progressive League

Growling Up to It and Expo Ambitions in San Diego

A fragment hints San Diego aimed to host a major exposition as it grew beyond a small city. The text notes ambitions tied to opening gates and local development as a key milestone in the city’s rising profile.

San Diego

Pope in Convalescence After Illness

Rome reports a physician declaration that the pope is convalescent and expected to be fully recovered within a few weeks. This comes as the Vatican monitors his health and outlines a gradual return to duties.

Rome

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