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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1911
Page
7
Snow reaches two and a half feet cutting wood hauling on unplowed roads in Kamela. Local merchant F Truax reports December shipments of about eighteen cars of dry nood, while green wood holds little market value for the season.
Mrs Nelson, a Kamela resident, is reported quite ill this week. The item includes snippets from historical quotes and cartoons, noting references to Henry IV of France and Farmer Giles, with brief aside on a cashier and a check.
Paris Journal recounts the death of the queen of Siam during a boating accident in Bangkok. She lacked swimming ability and, with many courtiers nearby, none could aid her as the king was absent, and the court allowed her to drown.
Two items jump from the page a bank report from La Grande Oregon dated January 7 1911 shows resources loans and deposits with transparency in figures and signatures. A testimonial from H M Beatty of Little Rock Arkansas touts a kidney medicine as a cure and a Hills Drug Store note recommends Foley Kidney Pills for relief and health.
Regular meetings announced for Masons Woodmen Knights and other orders in La Grande area. Lodges include La Grande Lodge No. 41 AF and AM meets first and third Saturdays at 7 30 pm with welcome to all Masons. La Grande Lodge No. 433 meets Thursdays at Elk's club corner Depot and Washington. visiting brothers invited. Woodmen of the World La Grande Lodge No. 169 meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays with visiting members welcome. M W A La Grande Camp No. 7703 meets Mondays at I O O F hall. visiting neighbors invited. Crystal Lodge Neo Rebekahs meets Tuesdays at I O O F hall. visiting members invited. Red Goose Lodge No. 27 Knights of Pythias meets Mondays in Castle hall old Elk's. visiting Knights welcome.
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