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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1910
Page
8
Lou Rayburn flatly denies circulating rumors he will be appointed deputy chief of police if either Richard son or Monroe are elected mayor. He says he would not take the office under any circumstances.
Official move to rename the Baker City post office to Hamahaneadson Babos Cito Baker aligns with the city charter update. Postmaster W. J. Lachner faces expiration of term and seeks reappointment, with Congressman Hillis to appoint per public wishes. no other candidates have yet emerged.
The American Express company through agent G. M. Hibberd urges early shipment of Christmas packages to avoid congestion and ensure safe prompt delivery. The notice cites the ongoing Christmas rush affecting parcels and emphasizes timely mailing by business houses.
The shop urges shoppers to buy early for Christmas with a wide range of day to day goods. Hand painted china, cut glass, perfumes, mirrors, books, brushes, purses, pens, and confectionery fill the shelves. Strong savings and quality gifts are emphasized to avoid a rushed last minute spree.
From Charles Winelow Hall in National Magazine the piece recounts Commodus disguising himself as a barber to amuse his court, luring customers with jests while a safety razor ends in the victim’s removal, reflecting ancient Rome’s luxury and brutality within public spectacle.
In Fiji missionary work, Rev. Joseph Nettleton recounts cannibalism as a central religion rather than hunger. He describes temples, sacrifices, and a brutal war dance, noting colleagues killed and eaten and noting a miraculous escape for a friend spared at the last moment.
Visiting Elks were warmly hosted by the La Grande brothers with a clambake banquet and late night smoker. Antlered members feasted on large and small clams and then enjoyed vaudeville acts from the Orpheum theatre, highlighting Elk fellowship.
Tommy Boatman will play Don McLaughlin in a call shot exhibition at Paul’s cigar store starting tonight. The three night event features Boatman handicapped and promises continued play each evening.
Millions of Americans own HYOMET Inhalers and can obtain HYOMET at Newlin Drug Co. for 50 cents. An extra HYOMEI bottle is available for a small price. A few drops in the inhaler provide relief from coughs colds and stuffy heads in minutes.
An advertisement touts HYOME L inhalers and a complete HYOMEL outfit for $1.00 claiming the device will last a lifetime and be in every family. The free sample offer is framed by Booth's Hyomel Co in Buffalo New York with a design date of 9-19-30.
A letter from Mrs I M Van Leuren of La Grande Oregon commends Mary Baker Eddy and her Bible reading methods. She credits Eddy with guiding believers to live without malice and to love neighbors as themselves, calling her doctrine a beautiful religion.
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