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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1906

Page

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Extridition Granted in Germany Case for Karl Hall

London reports Extridition of Prot Karl Hall of George Washington University to Germany on charge of murdering his mother in law last November. E P Wright father of Ea Wright, head of Jim Suilips McAsse Prose Association, died last night. funeral set for Thursday. Pacific Express to open Sunday except noon for Christmas traffic. yard switchman T T Nickerson to visit Omaha.

Pe News Association London Prot Karl Hall George Washington University Washington Germany Series News Association Cleveland Ohio E. P. Wright Ea Wright Jim Suilips McAsse Prose Association Pacific Express

The Christmas Spirit and the Joy of Giving

Happiness lives in the act of giving during Christmas. A dingy stair reveals a child’s tearful eyes lightened by a simple toy and Santa’s remembered faith. The store invites readers to discover the season’s warmth through thoughtful gifts and economical shopping for the holiday.

Santa Claus

Bent and carved handles from woods worldwide

Describes umbrellas with handles that are bent and twisted carved from woods from many places, featuring pearls, silver, and gold hues in pale opalescent tones.

Handkerchiefs Parade Exquisite Lace and Filmy Delights

A vivid description of an extraordinary collection of handkerchiefs. Some are delicate as spider silk while others feature fairy-like lace edging, promising delightful gifts to a discerning shopper.

Modish Garments Celebrate Christmas Fashion Lines

A local shop touts stylish garments including wraps suits jackets and skirts with fine needlework and Christmas cheer. The copy invites readers to view the season’s lines as a festive wardrobe update.

Santa Claus Carrie

Leather Goods Show Delights At Local Shops

Hundreds of puzzled folk stop before counters displaying new leather items from local shops. Pocketbooks handbags card cases and more entice buyers as shoppers browse and open purses to inspect the offerings.

Indian Robes For White Men And Women

A brief blurb extols Indian robes praised for appeal and versatility, noting their appeal to both white men and women and their usefulness in a hundred ways.

Furs add luxury as Santa Clara visits bring cheer

Deep-toned furs bring luxury to the holiday scene as Santa Clara spreads cheer to hundreds of people. Shoppers note the warmth and style of scarves coats and muffs, while appreciating the value of the items purchased during the event.

Santa Clara

Linen department offers handworked pieces and textiles

The linen department showcases handworked linens including centerpieces scarfs tabla covers towels and related textiles.

Hidden Jewelry Gift Wishes in a Stocking Tale

A column advises placing jewelry in the toe-tip of a Christmas stocking with rings bracelets brooches pins or studs as a cherished, small gift to be found last and regarded as the least of all presents.

Glove Gift Sparks Postholiday Exchange Buzz

After Christmas the shop expects steady crowds for exchanging glove sizes. The piece notes the gloves are popular holiday remembrances and appeal to shoppers seeking practical keepsakes.

Toys Our Toys Are Got Fast

A local retailer advertises a wide selection of toys for boys and girls including dolls drums horns and assorted playthings to appeal to young buyers and families.

Box Goods and Toiletry Sets Advertised for Purchase

Complete line of toilet sets shaving sets collar and cuff boxes kerchiefs stag sets and military brushes advertised. Come and see the rest.

Oregon Good Roads Association opens session in rain

First session of the Oregon Good Roads Association convened at the Commercial Club after a drizzly morning and train delays postponed the opening. Attendees from Salem and beyond included J. H. Albert and L. R. Webster with H. B. Thielsen as secretary.

J. H. Albert National Bank of Salem L. R. Webster Multanomah Geer Pendleton John H. Scott Oregon Good Roads Association H. B. Thielsen

Stocks Take a Slump on Wall Street

The tight money squeeze hits railroad stocks as shares slide and millions are lost. The Vanderbilt and Morgan interests announce they will pay all interest on funded debts due, aiming to steady the market. The Standard Oil crowd reportedly pounds the market, pressuring loosely held stocks.

New York Wall Street Wall Vanderbilts Morgan Hoon Vanderbilt Janet

Portland men tour Foley-Imbaus mining property in Grande Ronde

A party of Portland capitalists visit the Foley Imbaus Company's mining property at the head of Grande Ronde. The site boasts about 15000 horsepower potential at low water, suggesting significant development prospects ahead.

Portland Foley- Imbaus Company Grande Ronde

General Strike Favored to Aid Carmen Workers

Labor leaders push for a general strike to support Carmen workers. The federal trade association will consider the proposal tonight. Streetcar service remains on schedule while picketing continues. the strike effort appears defeated.

Scrippa News Association Portland

Railroad car shortage drew senator critique of presidents

Senator Hansbrough said railroad presidents should focus on running lines rather than lavish living to ease car shortages. He spoke after an animated talk with the President and urged empowering the commerce commission to move cars nationwide to relieve cold weather suffering.

Scripps News Association Washington Hansbrough Commerce Commission

Roosevelt Sends War Report On Brownsville Discharge

President Roosevelt transmitted to the Senate the war secretary’s report and documents about the Brownsville incident. The communication defends the discharge of soldiers involved in the nighttime attack on Brownsville civilians, noting misconduct by some troops and the need to rid the force of those linked to the raid.

Scripps News Association Wesimpey Coc Senate Brownsville Roosevelt Nettleton

Fine Cigars and Toilet Articles Sale After Christmas

A retailer assures customers that fine cigars and daily use items including mirrors will remain in stock through all hours until and after Christmas. The note emphasizes availability of late hour shopping and continuing stock for sensible articles.

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Wright T. T. Nickerson Omaha Where Vergere Oregon JC Henry Union County Carmen Newlin Drug Company LA Grandf, Oregon
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