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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1908
Page
8
A prominent Dwight resident plans to distribute funds to all widows within the town who report their need to the First National Bank of Dwight. The donor, whose name is withheld, marks February 14, 1904 as his birthday and instructs that giving and receiving occur with strict confidentiality.
The Elks staged a grand minstrel performance led by Meyers Miller and Draper. Cast includes Charles Cochran Cecil Lilly Leroy Lessiman G M Richey James Gilham Clint Draper and H B Coolidge with a strong chorus and endmen. The show featured "Moonlight on the Mississippi" and a Roman travesty, drawing laughter and praise from a packed house. Tonight’s program promises new numbers and another strong performance.
The Bargain Department offers odd lots remnants and staples from our stock. Thousands of dollars of goods have sold from it in recent months, and we will continue to place leftovers into this department as we find them.
Readable list notes linen towels Huck Towels and Misses Hose with varying values. Emphasizes remnant odds from outings to embroideries and laces. Claims 25 to 75 percent below actual value with items like underwear, gorsets, fascinators, gaps, and goats among odd lots.
New stock arriving daily includes Panamas Voiles Batistes novelty suitings shimmer silks and more. Early selection ensures access to all fabrics and the chance to finish spring sewing when the season arrives.
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