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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1911
Page
8
For three days we offer drastic price cuts on flowers for spring hats and the entire Spring Pattern Hats line. All items are reduced to twenty five cents on the dollar with a feast of bargains to attract every woman in the community.
Consumers predicted to pay nearly all bills as the water department notes lower disconnections. Two months ago many were cut off for nonpayment. last month fewer were disconnected and Assistant Water Superintendent L M Hoyt expects further declines as late payers settle accounts when offices opened for collections.
The advertisement touts Bell Telephone as a faithful helper always at your elbow performing many errands while a messenger does one. It claims telephone service becomes as essential as air and water, linking you to any person anytime via Long Distance Service.
Two men employed on sewer construction Glenn Smith and E B Evans were arraigned in justice court and bound over to the grand jury on $2500 bonds. Nate Zweiffel, the complainant, said he lost a valuable pointer dog after it fed on poisoned food in the woodshed.
Mr. Zweiffel states he secured arrest of two men based on what he deems sufficient evidence for conviction. The text notes his role in pursuing the case and framing the charges.
The M A A team leaves on a tour through Pendleton Milton and Walla Walla to renew the series with Pendleton. Pendleton handed the M A A its first defeat in two years and the clubs aim to reverse that result on the road.
Supporters predict a different outcome for the team as stronger weak points loom. The trip party includes Manager Geddes Captain Lindsey Bean Metcalf Childers Ainsworth and Black with plans to return to La Grande Saturday evening if no other games arise. Whitman College reports a new sorority Beta Sigma with a banquet at the Dacres Hotel honoring patronesses Mrs Penrose Mrs Ruby and Miss Burr led by toastmistress Myrtle Melcher of Sprague Washington.
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