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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1910
Page
5
Locals report a missing steer a cow and a heifer branded P. L. left side with potential other marks. Notices ask Pr. E. Stilwell and warn of coming cold weather. Advertisements promote accurate thermometers from Newlin Drug Co. and prescription services. McLeod and Palmer offer dry wood by phone. Cherry New Laundry seeks two experienced ironers.
The page lists a laundry and dressmaking rooms over Silverthorn's with drugstore items at Wright Drug Co. A meeting of the FB. M. A. is planned tonight in the new club hall with all members urged to attend. A Christmas bazaar is announced by Epworth League on December 17 in the Bahnenkamp’s building adjoining the store.
Portland figures W F Devine and H L Hagey stay or arrive in town with Foley and Threshermen convention notes. Names include N Zweiffel A Ottenheimer and J M Selder as travelers, business visitors, or residents. Mrs Selder and Mr Selder plan winter arrangements in Portland and Ladd Canyon.
Cove and Portland winter plans noted as the commissioner splits time. La Grande figures Ed Kiddle returns from Portland on business. Bramwell visits Hot Lake with his son Arthur. Mrs Richardson recovers from bronchitis. Davises in the city from Meacham. Bramwell testifies before a federal grand jury. Pendleton’s BE Smith meets Threshermen and Holt Mfg Co leader. Crystal details on local illnesses and shopping as Nora Casey and sister visit. Kate Anderson of Cleveland Baking Powder registers at the Foley and plans trade calls. Fred Gaylord of Joseph comments on local butcher trade and Joseph’s prospects.
Frank Bay of Bay and Zweiffel returned yesterday from Enterprise where his firm has several contracts. He will stay home for several days while Mr Zweiffel travels to Enterprise this morning to oversee the work.
R L Hunt representing Clarke Woodward Drug Co spent last night in the city and planned to go out on the branch this morning. He says considering all conditions the past year should yield a good average in all commercial lines.
A steer and a cow, both branded T L on the left side, are found as estrays with possible additional brands. Notify F. E. Stilwell in La Grande to claim or identify the stock.
Do Not Be Misled No Extra Charge for Examination. 29 years of practical experience fitting glasses. Dr Mendelsohn endorsed by Pacific coast ophthalmologists and La Grande physicians. Skill and honesty promised. All broken glasses repaired while you wait. Office hours 9 to 12 and 1 to 5, evenings by appointment.
The St Peter's Guild presents Domestic Science lectures by Mrs. Gibson with coffee hot biscuits and potatoes. Fancy work and cooked foods will be sold Saturday December 10 in the Summer hotel sample room beside City Grocery and Bakery. Ladies invited to donate a dollar's worth of items. Per order of the Guild president.
John Mars, a contractor, leaves hospital and returns to his stone crushing plant after recovering from a broken leg. He expresses relief at resuming duties and faces backlogged work as he plans to go back to work soon.
The talipot palm of Ceylon forms leaves that expand into a nearly complete circle thirteen feet across. Large fans from the leaves are carried before ranks, used as umbrellas, and joined as tents. They serve as writing surfaces with a stylus and as material for sacred texts.
Nimrod asks for bear tracks. A native promises to show a bear instead. The exchange, reported in the Pittsburg Post, captures a humorous folk dialogue.
An anxious messenger tells a fireman a new blaze has broken out up the street. A new recruit urges to keep pushing the effort until the current fire is finished.
The Chicago Record Herald quotes a light exchange about conversations during shaving. A wife staying at home prompts a humorous line about when the husband shaves, reflecting domestic humor in the era.
A quoted Life editorial rails at crimes done by mail calling the mail sacred in US government. It argues federal action punishes misuse of the mails more than other crimes, condemning writing, stamping letters, and distributing illicit acts.
Spanish historian Herrara notes Pizarro and companions owed life to a rider falling from his horse as natives halted their retreat. The stunned Indians misread the scene thinking horse and man were one creature, halting pursuit and delaying the Spaniards’ shoreward escape.
A brief exchange shows Rose inviting Violet for a bridge game while Violet laments retreat from social life and hints at debt concerns. The scene captures a touch of humor and tension between friends as they navigate invitation and isolation.
A fragmented line of inquiry suggests a woman wed a man who later revealed she was the only child. The terse exchange hints at secrecy and social consequences within a small community.
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