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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1906
Page
5
Waters true odors from the natural flowers. Spheilers’ line includes Queen of Violets at 75 cents an ounce and offers small 15 cent packages. Ricksecker’s perfumes boast exclusive holiday packages this year, with cut glass bottles in satin and silver cases.
If you seek useful presents or ornaments our line of Toilet and Manicure sets offers an exceptionally fine selection for men women and children with varied styles and finishes.
Local store announces a full range of toilet powders lotions soaps cosmetics massage creams manicure accessories and related items. The advertisement claims broad stock selection and quality brands to satisfy customers.
Local retailer touts a complete line of hair brushes and mirrors emphasizing quality selection and large quantity purchases. Hand mirrors are pitched as attractive gifts with an invitation to view military brushes and favorable pricing.
To the particular buyers of toilet waters we will merely say that you are sure to find what you want in our stock from the 26c bottle up. Roger Gallet's Colgates Ricksecker's Palmer's Pinand's 4-7-11 Hudnut's. We invite you to come in and inspect our perfume department for quality and prices.
A local store advertises a complete line of tablets, box papers, Whitings and Eaton-Hubt ures, plus fancy box papers. It promotes a handsome assortment and latest styles, noting Colorado view tablets are on offer.
Advertises reduced prices on hand bags and pocket books with emphasis on leather quality and workmanship. Promises savings and newer styles to attract customers.
A local ad promotes shaving mugs and mirrors for the man who shaves. It markets the celebrated Gillette safety razor with razor straps of leather. Prices range from 5c to 2.50 dollars.
This year we highlight special gift books in fine bindings by well known authors. A good book makes a fine present and shoppers are urged to come early as selections are selling fast.
Shoppers are urged to consider cut glass and china as nice presents with a range of designs. The ad emphasizes attractive options and claims the lowest prices in the city.
The shop caters to customer preferences by stocking preferred brands and keeping cigars fresh. It offers imported and domestic cigars, Christmas varieties, and standard brands in boxes from 12 to 100 with prices starting at $1.00.
PIPES Come in sed ene our line of hand some pipes. They make nice presents for men and our prices are way down. Genuine French briar with amber stems. Some are plain and some have beautiful gold mountings. Be sure to see our holiday line of smoker's articles Smoaker's sets in stag gun metal etc. Ash trays cigar holders tobacco jars and many things too numerous to mention.
Rumor suggests State School Superintendent J. H. Ackerman may resign to become president of the State Agricultural College at Corvallis. If true, Governor Chamberlain might appoint E. B. Jagg, county superintendent, to fill the vacancy. The governor could not do better than selecting Supt. Brag if he must act.
A well known bird dog named Jim was accidentally shot last evening by TB Johnson Johnson who was loading a rifle. The dog, famed for its eagerness near the booting gallery on Depot street, died from the bullet that struck it as it jumped about in front of the table.
Miss McIlroy traveled to Elgin to begin holidays and Miss Mertie Aldrich a city teacher left for Waverly. J H Lawrey of Pendleton did business here yesterday. Joss Stone of Lostine visits La Grande today. Rev J D Gillian went to North Powder and Baker City. returns Monday. Win Wright of La Grande Investment Co. in Baker City today. Prof W L Tucker of Elgin visited last night awaiting Tuesdays football clash with local highs. John Wilson remains seriously ill. Mrs George Hanson Jr. arrives from Worth Powder to spend holidays with her parents. Mrs H Ferbrache of Grand Junction arrives to join her husband, manager of the Grande Ronde Valley Fruit Growers Union. Mr Chas W Noyes arrives from Stavenson to be with family during holidays. plans to stay until spring. If the person who through mistana picked up the Bible at West’s store returns it to Mrs Geo Ackles, La Grande, owner would be greatly obliged.
The regular meeting of Officers Physician and druggist will be held Thursday December 22 1906. Absentees subject to a fire. Attendees are urged to attend and address any other business that may arise.
Miss A M Scriber travels to Salem this morning to begin a Christmas celebration with her mother.
Amusement manager Steward announces a reduced $1.00 price for Alserta Gallitiant in Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall at Steward’s Opera House in Mongay on December 24. Gallitians praised as one of the season’s strongest actresses.
Prompt delivery service reported at the city market located on Stillwell and Co with contact Malin 16 for details and scheduling.
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