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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1910
Page
4
Ladies may visit Paris Hair Switches for facial massage shampooing and scalp treatments. curis and puffs are styled to order and trade buyers can purchase hair goods novelties bassage cream and facial remedies for supply.
Ed Smith, a former La Grande tailor now in Enterprise, was captured at the La Grande depot after evading authorities for hours. He faces charges of obtaining money under false pretenses tied to a diamond ring found on his person. Sheriff Marvin will transport him to Enterprise for trial. The case involved trading clothing for valuables, with a diamond ring alleged as part of the fraud. A separate sports note mentions North Powder’s upcoming game lineup and expectations.
Washington dispatch confirms Baker, Oregon, will house the U S Department of Agriculture Bureau of Entomology. Special agent W B Turner and Professor H H Burke favor Baker as a base to study eastern Oregon Washington and Idaho forest reserves and advise timber owners on infection and control.
Boxer Bob Lyman will miss tonight’s Owls appearance due to travel delays. He remains at The Dalles negotiating with Kid Expo sito, a rival boxer. The planned ten round sprint bout will be rescheduled for a later date.
Local officials named the five to play North Powder tomorrow night at the rink. A. Bean will center, J. Hollister and L. Metcalf guard, Geddes and Lindsey forward. Hollister and Lindsey are the new players, the others familiar to fans.
Washington reports the American Red Cross expects five to six major disasters in 1911. The record shows US events include one hurricane one mine fire two mine explosions and forest fires across several states. Foreign calamities and relief totals push annual Red Cross expenditures to about 480 800.
The famed Rough Rider Buffalo Vernon prepares a Wild West show in Lewiston Idaho. He plans a spring road tour and has arranged with a railway to haul a 10 car train as he trains his men for the act.
Vernon hopes to tour and play in ballparks with seats already covered to avoid hauling seats and equipment. Bill Weyer of Pendleton is arranging to join Vernon on the tour, signaling a planned longer circuit in the coming era.
Poem recalling pioneers who claimed western lands under a grand mission. It honors the frontier spirit, the peril of the journey, and the enduring memory of those who traveled the Old South Trail toward distant shores. The author M. W. G. records the scene in La Grande on December 27, 1910.
The Modern Woodmen camp welcomed thirteen new members in a recent class, the last of the year. Installation of officers and a dancing party are planned for two weeks from last night.
The piece argues that women gain political and social ground by persistence. It notes opposition from some men and asserts that women will secure equal rights to drink, smoke, and vote, promising a future toast that women are now equals or superiors.
A La Grande Oregon inquiry requests full particulars about Grand View Addition from La Grande Investment Co with no obligation implied. The notice specifies mailing full information to the requester.
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