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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1911

Page

7

Eastern Oregon Normal School Plan Stirs Debate

Senator Turner Oliver advocates locating the Eastern Oregon Normal School in La Grande to serve scattered districts. He defends the proposal against Weston’s central-location criticisms and notes Eastern Oregon’s teacher shortages, high school enrollments, and lack of higher education institutions outside the Willamette Valley.

Turner Oliver la Granda Eastern Oregon Normal School la Grande Institutio Monmouth Oregon Bisco Weston Eastern Oregon Normal College Union County State Board of Education Willamette Valley

Dream Nightmares End by Simple Stomach Tablet

Nervousness and disturbing dreams blamed on upset stomach from undigested food. MI-O-NA stomach tablets sold by Newlin Drug Co promise relief in six minutes and a money back guarantee if indigestion is not cured. January 10 19 31.

Newlin Drug Co Drugetsta Everywhere

Davis adept at comedy in Pinafore at La Grande High

The high school presents the comic opera Pinafore next Friday and Saturday with local talent. Dick Deadeye is well played by WoW Nevis who also sings. Merlin Batley shines as boatswain and Mrs C E Silverthorne excels as Buttercup. Rob inson trains the cast. Silverthorne’s shop sells reserved seats as the new auditorium opens Friday night.

la Grande Dick Deadeye Mr Wow Nevis Orbs Merlin Batley Toe Buttercup Robinson Northwest Portland Silverthorne’s

Uncalled for Letters Listed for Weekend in Office

A list of uncalled letters includes Miss Della Boye Mia Eberhauser Hollen Mrs Lewis Aneta Smith Mrs Emma Smith Miss Ethel Starr Mrs Florence Smith Mrs Martha Sleaffner Miss Ida Williams Mrs T C Bryer David Foster Bourn Mrs T J Corbett Mr J J Christensen Mr A A Dilion Mr Howard Davey Mr James Emerson J W Fisher Oliver C Fyke Mr Edward Gold King Mining Power Co Hollinger Mr and Mrs S Ju Keyes Mr J W Sonner Mr Luke V Scott Mr Rudolph Shields D C Turkington J W These letters will be sent to the dead letter office on February 10, 1911 In calling for the above say Advertised giving date of list G M RICHEY P M

Boye Della. Eberhauser Mia. Hollen. Hollinger Lewis Aneta. Smith Emma. Smith Ethel. Starr Florence. Smith Ethel. Smith Martha. Sleaffner Ida. Williams T. C. Bryer David Foster Bourn T. J. Corbett J. J. Christensen A. A. Dilion Howard. Davey James. Emerson J. W,. Fisher Oliver C. Fyke Edward Gold King Mining & Power Co

Local Fraternal Lodge Meetings Across City Elevated

A survey of regular gatherings across Masonic bodies Welton F A M La Grande Lodge No 41 meets first and third Saturdays at 730 p m with cordial welcome to all Masons Elk's Club hosts La Grande Lodge No 433 Thursdays at 8 pm visiting brothers invited Dr G L Biggers and Huch McCall Moll Woodmen of the World La Grande Lodge No 169 meets every second and fourth Saturdays at K P Hall visiting mothers welcome D Fitzgerald and J H Keeney announce M W A La Grande Camp No 7703 meets Mondays at I C C F hall Rebekahs Crystal Lodge No 68 meets Tuesdays at I O O F hall with visiting members invited Mrs Katie Arbuckle and Miss Anna Alexander Knights of Pythias Red Cross Lodge No 27 meets Mondays in Castle Hall a Pythian welcome given Paul, C C and R L Lincoln M of R K B S C Hope Chapter No 13 C B C holds stated meetings second and fourth Wednesdays visiting members invited Mary A Warwick and Pauline Ederles announce W W U

A. F A. M—La Grande Lodge No A. M Masons L. M. Hoyt W. M. A. C. Williams Secretar la Grande Lodge Mesta Eich Elk’s Club Depot Street Washington Avenue G. L. Biggers Huch McCall Woodmen OF the World la Grande Lodge No K. P. Hall D. Fitzgerald C. J. H. Keeney M. W. A—La Grande Camp No Rebekahs Crystal Lodge No Katie Arbuckle N. G Anna Alhnxander Knights OF Pythias—Red Cross Lodge No Castle Hall C. B Hope Mary A. Warwick Pauline Ederles W. WU

Appeal to Wives and Mothers for Orrine Cure

An advertising notice urges wives and mothers to use Orrine to curb a husband or son's drinking. It claims Orrine destroys cravings and saves families from dissipation, promising a refund if no benefit. Available in powder secret or pill form with a booklet, sold by Silverthorne's Family Drug Store in Washington, D. C.

Orrine Orrine Co Washington, D. C Silverthorne Adams Ave Depot Street

Piles cured in days promise with Paro Ointment

An advertisement claims Paro Ointment cures all piles including blind bleeding or protruding types within 6 to 14 days or money back. The price listed is 50 cents with a refund guarantee.

Chamberlains Liniment Ad Promotes Relief

An advertisement endorses Chamberlains liniment as a reliable remedy for sprains bruises muscle soreness and rheumatic pain available through all dealers.

Chamberlain's

Women of Woodcraft Circle 47 Meeting Notice

Cranda Ronde Circle No 47 meets the first and third Thursday evenings at the I O O F hall. Visiting members are welcome. Chloe Robinson G M Lizzie Ellsworth Clerk.

Women OF Woodcraft Cranda Ronde I. O. O. F. Hall Chloe Robinson G. M. Lizzie Ellsworth

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