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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1911
Page
5
The statement promotes combining the community's working capital to fund areas of greatest need for local business development and citizens' interests. It references Sound Bank as a solid, safe financial partner.
The International Boot and Shoe Workers union re elected all officers including President Tobin and set the next congress for 1913 in Montreal.
Local notice highlights Dr A C Posey, eye ear nose and throat specialist, offering treatments and glasses fitting. Mrs E P Day continues a related service nearby under the Graenvend area, with additional details unclear due to OCR garble.
Edna Williams arrives from Wallowa yesterday afternoon. Several travelers stay at the Foley and Summer hotels including J. E. Branon, R. B. Fudesill, M. E. Hotchkiss, and Geo. Robertson. Aviator Charles F. Walsh plans Twin Falls flights, while others travel from The Dalles, Joseph, Pendleton, North Powder, and Joseph. Judge G A Phelps presides in local Hodgin vs. Ivanhoe matter.
Notes from a river of visitors last night at the Savoy include G. B. Ryder of Highway F Foster of Pendleton Wiss Prorence Laughman a Union schoolteacher Hattie Fitzpatrick of Lostine and A C Miller of Enterprise These arrivals intersect with Dr A M McKennon and wife en route to Wallowa and County Treasurer and Mrs John Frawley planning a fishing trip at Minam Local ball club figures and Dr Molitor bound for Portland then Prince Rupert describe a busy mobility scene with medical cases and recoveries at Grande Ronde Hospital John Benoy of Cove shows postoperative improvement after surgery for peritonitis and remains hopeful of recovery
Bern reports revised estimates place Emperor William as the greatest landowner in Germany with about 260000 acres across three estates. Revenue from these holdings allegedly flows into the Kaiser’s pockets alongside an annual government allowance near 5 million dollars.
In Washington on July 11 Sutherland of Utah delivered a Senate speech warning that popular government via initiative and referendum will emasculate representative government. He argued legislatures would be swallowed, courts obliterated by recall, and political parties displaced by direct primaries.
Captain Gunnison and First Mate Krause testified before federal inspectors Bulger and Bolles in San Francisco regarding the Santa Rose disaster. Gunnison said the Helen H. Drew stayed nearby to aid the doomed vessel, Krause corroborated. The inquiry continues tomorrow.
Reports state Frank Gould has acquired a large stake in the London Gayety theatre and plans to replace current manager George Edwardes with an American manager.
W B Fordyce ships three cattle cars from Enterprise to Portland while O C Geraline moves one car of stock from Joseph to Hood River in a coordinated shipment.
Aprle James stars in a romantic comedy by Mrs Burnett recently staged in Boston. The play portrays a gay mischievous Trish girl of quality who disguises herself as a highwayman.
A girl named Amy uses a $3 gift from her father to trim a hat she made herself while another, more elaborate hat she bought with the same money is given to the janitor’s little girl. Her father approves, pleased to see her creativity and generosity.
A gray headed man recalls lunch with a hotel proprietor weighing whether the owner is a hero or a slave in his own domain. They discuss tipping in the proprietor’s hotel and share a private luncheon in the dining room. The tale ends with reflections on national service and civic virtue.
A reader asks which punctuation follows the word cash in ledgers. The teacher replies that it is immaterial, though many insert a dash after cash in handwriting or typing. The note reflects ledger style guidance published in the New York Times.
A fragment from the Philadelphia Record notes a jealousy theme with Nell-He declaring exclusive love and Belle responding with disdain for amateurs, highlighting a sensational personal drama in a city gossip item.
A fragmentary quote recalls Sydney’s line on courage and fear. It contrasts cowardice with death and implies a harsh measure of bravery.
Fragmentary transit rate listing shows connections from Omaha to Minneapolis Detroit Boston New York St Louis and Atlantic City with various cents and dollar figures. Indicates multiple routes via Council Bluffs and direct options, with values like 63.0 cents and 110.00 dollars. The legible items name cities and fare amounts for several connections.
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