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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1911
Page
8
A massive turnout filled the La Grande sale with goods bought quickly and many turned away for being unable to enter. The event continues daily and nightly, urging immediate participation while supplies last.
The piece notes a shift in Congress toward backing a San Francisco Panama Exposition, arguing SF offers a strong financial and artistic case with no federal building aid needed. It contrasts with New Orleans, urging recognition of SF and its Golden Gate setting as the nation weighs federal liability for expositions.
The readable lines mention wet cold feet and a vague reference to taking a remedy like Chamberlain's. Other phrases are garbled, yielding no clear event, date, or identifiable persons or organizations.
The Pinafore production is popular and shows skilled finish for an amateur group. The show will be given complete each evening as the auditorium opening, with Superintendent Staut directing efforts to ensure success.
The article lauds Gilbert and Sullivan's H. M. S. Pinafore as the era’s top musical comedy with a London run lasting sixteen seasons. It praises the witty dialogue, strong plot, and Sullivan’s music, especially Josephine's challenging role sung by Nellie Garrick and Hebe's demanding parts played by Nell Young, highlighting stage craft and vocal talent.
Delegates from La Grande and Southern Oregon report an enthusiastic Salem convention with J. G. Snodgrass elected to the state executive board for Eastern Oregon. The Oregon C E Union plans a big February Ashland convention with Dr W B Hindon and P C Brown as speakers and a round trip fare of one and one third. Delegates must secure agent certificates to receive rail pass and lodging will be provided. John Rigg of Ashland chairs the registration committee and urges delegate signups.
Portland officials announce first aid for injured will be part of district attorney office duties. Judge Cameron has supplied antiseptics and pharmaceuticals to treat victims after assaults, aiming to soothe emotions and prevent health risks from revenge seeking.
Washington reports General Wood has ordered a revision of firing rules. Observations must be more accurate, sights inspected before target practice, and defective adjustments corrected prior to firing. Enlisted men training is restricted to qualified personnel. Low Zundel returns from California to lead the department at the Toggery, after studying window dressing in Los Angeles and San Francisco.
A Market Street shoe store signboard collapsed on a crowd today in Philadelphia, killing three people and injuring several others. Bystanders reported the platform collapsed pinning three victims beneath the signs.
Karl J. Stackland promotes Beurre de Anjou pear trees for sale with other pear varieties and a full line of apple and cherry trees. He claims the Anjou is the best paying fruit in the U S and that it can be grown to perfection.
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