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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1910
Page
7
The article extols the General Electric Maida Lamp as a revolutionary incandescant light. It claims triple brightness, lower operating cost, and sun like white quality. It notes widespread wiring for electric light and invites readers to visit and be convinced there is no excuse to be without electric light.
Review notes a reverse chorus concept in The Time Place and The Girl at La Grande. Johonie Hicks the comedian earns praise while male leads impress, female principals fall flat, and dancing features attract attention though voices show weariness. The act lineup includes Trio and Herihann Lang with Pantages acts planned tonight.
Jull Pictures continues popular screenings with two sold out performances. The films are praised as good and worth seeing with music up to the usual standard. Tonight is the last chance to view these pictures before they change tomorrow.
The Steward presents a lavish edition of The Burgomaster with Gus. C. Weinburg starring and a large company led by Manager Wm. P. Cullen. The production reimagines Peter Stuyvesant in a musical comedy debuting Monday, Dec. 5, as part of the 1910-13 season.
The Orpheum opens with Flynn and Howard direct from the Pantages circuit. They perform four nights in La Grande as singers dancers and Irish comedy. The Male Sister team leaves today. Kellum and Wilson remain with minor act changes through Sunday.
Notice of a general election on December 12 1910 in La Grande Union County Oregon to elect mayor recorder chief of police treasurer and one councilman per ward. Voters also decide bond issue of 10000 for sewer system and charter change to appoint police chief by mayor. Polling place is Court House ward one with listed judges.
City election information lists polling places by ward with judges and clerks named for each ward. Polls open from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm with all qualified voters eligible to vote as required by law.
Legal voters of Hilgard precinct petition Union County Court to grant James D. Porter a license to sell spirituous malt or vinous cider in quantities under one gallon at the Home Hotel lot 7 block one Hilgard starting January 5 1911 with signing voters listed and notice of application January 4 1911 in La Grande Oregon
A Green Bay mother reports two children aged six and eight with a history of frequent colds and croup. She began using Foley's Honey and Tar three years ago and claims it prevented and cured these troubles without causing conflict at home. The ad suggests widespread success curing coughs and preventing bronchitis and pneumonia.
Notice is given that Clarence O Morgan has been appointed administrator of the John Morgen estate in Union County Oregon and has qualified. Creditors must present verified claims to the Union National Bank Union Oregon within six months from the date of first publication November 3 1910. Attorney S 0 Correll Baker City Oregon represents the administrator.
Justis Warner of LaFayette Indiana says two years of kidney and bladder distress ended after using Foley Kidney Pills. He reports improved appetite sleep strength and overall health and offers his endorsement through Fall’s Drug Store.
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