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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1910
Page
7
A historical pitch extols the General Electric Madia Lamp as vastly brighter and cheaper to operate than carbon lamps. It claims three times more light, superior white quality, and urges households to wire for electric light as a modern convenience.
The Orpheom show last night drew a full audience as four acts impressed. Sam Dalton headlined with sharp local humor, The Juggling Parrots impressed with clever training, May Emerald performed a contortion novelty act, and Miss Lillian Travelle received applause for her ballad singing.
Despite other attractions the Isis theater drew a crowd last night. Patrons praised the good pictures and popular song. The orchestra played cleverly as the main acts, with titles including Dinachustie and Hank and Lank Take a Rest.
A full house greeted Burgomaster at the Steward last night in a review of The Time Place and the Girl. Gus Weinberg delivered witty lines as did the supporting cast led by a dainty young actress in Willie. May White, a former star, praised for her role and the capable chorus, both male and female, delivered well.
Nancy a season highlight by C. H. Kerr comes to Steward for one night on December 14. Grace Cameron leads a strong company praised for heart, humor, and refreshing charm. Local theatergoers debate whether the original No. 1 company or a secondary cast will appear.
An advertisement links clear skin to a healthy stomach and promotes MI-DNA and MI-ONA stomach tablets from Newlin Drug Co. It cites a Kansas woman’s testimony and notes price, sampling, and delivery offers from Booth's Mio na and Wright Drug Co.
An advertisement claims a trial bottle will stop an itch immediately and help sleep. It states a personal assurance of the remedy’s merits and is signed by The Newlin Drag Co with dates December 6 to 8.
Washington dispatch describes subsurface fires in northern Minnesota where moss and decaying peat feed underground flames that can smolder for months. A wind on October 7 sparked wide spread infernos, destroying Beaudotte and Spooner and forcing homesteaders to seek shelter in wells.
Senator Cullom pushes for a Washington monument to Abraham Lincoln with no fixed cost limit, citing Lincoln's greatness and urging approval this winter. The plan has stalled over site disagreements, though two existing statues already stand in the capital.
Skin sufferers urged to quit greasy salves and nasty medicines. The mild soothing liquid D. D. D. Prescription stops the itch with the first drops worth trying for relief from eczema.
An aged newspaper fragment notes that want ads cost one cent per word and promote a product claimed to prevent colds and serious diseases. It mentions Mr B W L Hall of Sy Va endorsing Charily as effective and urges readers to purchase through local dealers.
Pendleton report states the state board, led by Acting Governor Bowerman, will pick a site for the eastern Oregon asylum from 17 options gathered by Cochran and McCarthy. Condon Fossil Union locations each submit several proposals. decisions loom as courts convene and officials plan travels.
Notice is given to stockholders of United States National Bank of La Grande Oregon that the annual meeting will be held at the banking house in La Grande on Tuesday January 10 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for transacting any other business that may come before the meeting. Dated at La Grande Oregon December 6 1910. T. J. Bcroggin Cashier.
December 12 1910 notice announces general election in La Grande Union County Oregon on December 11 to elect mayor recorder chief of police treasurer and one councilman per ward. also two questions on city bonds 10000 for sewer system and mayoral appointment of chief of police. polling places judges and clerks listed for each ward. Bald election will be held and con-
The City of La Grande Oregon schedules the general city election. Polls open at 9 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. on the election day. All qualified voters can vote. Mayor Fr L Meyers orders, attested by Recorder D E Cox, dated November 30 1910. Dec 12 notice.
The City of La Grande Oregon invites sealed bids by December 8 1910 for 14054 square yards of macadam pavement and 5524 feet of concrete curbing on North Second street and Lake street. Bids must include a five percent certified check and may be rejected. City Recorder D B Cox issued November 28 1910.
The Observer promotes a free berry set with paper terms. Visit the Office to view the ware and take the paper on offered terms. A big interest option lets you receive the set at no cost.
Cleaning and pressing ladies and gents clothing cleaned pressed and repaired with satisfaction. Ladies' work a specialty. 1704 East Adams avenue. W R Baxter Proprietor.
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