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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1910
Page
7
An advertisement extols the General Electric magic lamp claiming three times brighter output, white sunlike light, and cheaper operation. It urges readers to wire homes for electric light and visit for satisfaction proof, presenting electric lighting as the greatest household convenience.
Patrons enjoyed the Orpheum vaudeville show last night with May Emerald delivering marvels in contortion and stunts. The act juggling from peanut to raincoat drew strong laughs while Sam Dalton disappointed critics. Lillian Travvrelle impressed with a well modulated vocal performance.
Reels at the Inig picture show last night met final standard with Mystery of Lonely Gulch showing in a Settee setting and dramatic enactment praised. His Mother's Thanksgiving is a society picture noted for its magnifi cent surroundings and heart throb. The Cheat portrays Parisian society and a rejected woman's revenge. The popular song Night Brings Stars to You is worth hearing.
The Steward announces Grace Cameron will star in Herbert Kerr's four act comedy Nancy on December 14. The original No 1 company headed by Cameron will appear, with a strong supporting cast. the article notes Cameron's high status and prior stage work.
Sealed bids will be received by the City of La Grande Oregon on December 7 1910 for 14054 square yards of macadam pavement and 6524 linear feet concrete curbing on North Second and Lake streets. Bids must be by eight oclock with a five percent certified check. City reserves right to reject all bids. D B Cox recorder. November 26 1910.
A report on Haji Mohammed Jamabul Kiram the sultan of Sulu visiting the United States with a Moro party. The intent is to sell pearls and discuss modernization ideas for his homeland while facing American customs restrictions during the tour.
The Paris Hair Store will open a dedicated hair manufacturing department with a full guarantee of satisfaction on all weaving. Miss Marie Swann, formerly of Los Angeles, now works at the store and private work is available by appointment.
A brief exchange reveals a character asking about a tune recently heard. One party identifies the melody as The Sweet By and By, while the other notes the name has shifted, highlighting a playful divergence in labeling a familiar air.
A sprightly young woman declares a lifelong wish to play a hand organ on the street. A mischievous onlooker calls her a monkey, noting it as a fact she has long desired and wished for companionship in the venture.
Poem expresses a longing to own a rural country place far from the mad human race. The speaker envisions a calm getaway to wander in that serene retreat and observe the world from a quiet vantage near nature.
The dialogue hints at Brown planning a run for public office. Supporters describe him as straightforward and polite while noting an imminent candidacy announcement.
Dialogues reveal a troubled male figure insisting a woman enjoy herself while manipulating distance and approval. The exchange hints at control dynamics and the woman’s reliance on external endorsement, with unclear plot context and missing surrounding details.
A mother from Youngstown Ohio praises Foley's Honey and Tar as a sure cure for coughs and colds after her late daughter suffered a prolonged illness. She says one dose relieved throat inflammation and a single bottle cleared throat and lungs. Hilts Drug Store endorses the product.
The city of La Grande Oregon will hold a general election December 12 1910 for mayor recorder chief of police treasurer and one councilman per ward. Voters will decide on issuing 10000 in bonds for sewer improvements and on amending sections 6 and 7 of the city charter to appoint rather than elect the chief of police. Polling places and officials for each ward are listed with 9 am to 7 pm voting hours.
Dr P A Charlton veterinary surgeon lists office at Hills Drug Store La Grande with residence and office phones 701 1561 63 and independent lines 63 in one residence listing.
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