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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1910
Page
7
An ad extols the General Electric Media Lamp as a breakthrough in artificial lighting. It claims nearly triple light output over carbon incandescent lamps, superior white sunlike light, and low operating cost. The copy urges readers to view demonstrations and wire homes for electric light.
In the stage production Nancy, Miss Cameron stars as the clever but troubled heroine guiding the audience through a tearful moral drama. Louise Wagner as Piera and Al C Newman as Hzra Peckham join a capable company. Nancy appears at the Steward theatre December 14. Republicans and Democrats maintain normal shares of the vote though total congress turnout drops to 184,394 from 167,860 two years ago.
The readable text recalls a voyage episode with a narrator interacting aboard a boat. A concerned scene shows discussions of money, family, and moral reproach as a daughter figure appears during the voyage, with partial dialogue hinting at debt and social tension. The fragmentary style reflects a broader wartime or travel memory.
The Orpheum presents Swor and Westbrook tonight as premier song and dance artists. They are praised as among the best the world produces and connected with the strongest circuit. They have pleased the most fastidious crowds in the country, with the remainder of the change described as excellent value.
The Isis in La Grande drew a large audience last evening for pleasant picture stories. Supremacy of the films and superb lighting have earned it an enviable reputation along the coast. Its manager studies the moving picture business daily and new offerings reach the Isis promptly.
Olympia reports an 80cialist surge in state board canvassed returns. The top socialist total reached 15,994 for W. B. Richardson as supreme judge, up 12,970 from 1908. Socialists also led in congressional races with a threefold vote share.
To the Public The Paris Hair Store announces a new hair manufacturing department with guaranteed weaving. Miss Marie Swann formerly of Los Angeles is now located at the store. Private work is available by appointment.
An elderly narrator recounts guiding a planter to retrieve his enslaved body servant aboard Mississippi river steamers. Disguised as a minister, he gambled with counterfeit money to expose a card sharp and redeemed the family, delivering a moral sermon before leaving.
Notice 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. to transact any other business. Dated La Grande Oregon December 6 1910. T J Soroggin cashier.
City of La Grande Oregon announces an improvement district 18 on N Fir Street from Monroe Avenue to 5th Avenue. The council plans to lay bitulithic pavement and will levy a special assessment of 2620.40 dollars to cover costs. A public hearing on the cost and levy will be held December ith 1910 at 8 p m in the council chamber.
Mrs BD Giliereda shares wisdom gained through experience about a child’s throat and ear infections. She notes relief after a single bottle cleared throat and lung inflammation and credits Foley’s Honey and Tar as a reliable cure for coughs and colds, selling at Hills Drug Store.
Voters in La Grande Union County Oregon will elect mayor recorder chief of police treasurer and one councilman from each ward on December 12 1910. They will decide on a 10000 city bond issue at 6 percent interest for 20 years to complete the sewer system and a charter amendment to appoint the chief of police by the mayor. Polling places are Court House Corinthian chambers tent at 4th and Adams Geddes store. Polls open 9 am to 7 pm.
A notice lists Dr. Richardson a physician and surgeon with office hours from 2 to 5 pm except Sundays. Sundays by appointment. Office telephone Black 1362 Ind 853. residence Main 66 Ind 312.
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