Twain's First Lecture Draws A Swarm Of Fans
Bailey Millard in Hampton's Magazine recalls Mark Twain's San Francisco debut with an overflowing audience at Mechanics' Hall. Bret Harte led a counter crowd yet Twain's slow drawl and whimsical narration won the room as claque members finally erupted in applause. The lecture ended as a resounding success.
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Bret Harte
Mr. Clemens
San Francisco
South Sea Islands
Biret Harte
Off Mechanics’ Hall
Twain
Mark
Clemens
Harte
Claguers
Bailey Millard
Hamp‘ton’s
Gathering Prunes A Curious Farm Process Explains
A Saturday Evening Post piece notes prunes are not picked but fall ripe from trees. Workers, including families, clear fallen fruit into beds, wash and sun dry them, then sort by size and pack into boxes. The process ends with a press flattening contents before shipping from the grocer’s box.
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Will Payne
Eventing Post
Vacation Trousseau Fashions for Midseason Wear
The article surveys summer dress trends including a white lace trimmed blouse and skirt set with a square neck, white belt, and sheer linen options. It notes slim silhouettes, light hemlines, and the shift toward washable fabrics, net gowns, and decorative laces suitable for resort wear and Beashore attire. It mentions black dotted net, Irish crochet, and Madeira embroidery as styling choices with emphasis on durability and lightness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batiste
France
The Smart Yoke Settled for Ocean Gowns and Seas
Striped chiffon resembling tucks will form the yoking for an elaborate gown planned for an ocean voyage. It promises to suit both formal wear and practical use at sea, offering a durable, stylish option.
Gluck Oystem Chief Tours Mountain Rail Lines
Slater, head of the Harriman block signal system west of Ogden, traveled in his private car Pacific 106 from La Grande to Boise on No. 6. He then planned a swift inspection toward Joseph to gauge mountain service as the company awaits full block system installation there.
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Slater
Harriman
Ogden
la Grande
Pacific 106
Boise
Joseph
Mountain Service
Floral Hatpins and Realistic Carnations in Cream Tones
The piece highlights floral hatpins with rose designs in deep cream and pink edged with feathers, praising their natural look. It also describes lifelike pink and yellow carnations, suggesting they rival the roses in realism. A remedy note promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for early croup symptoms in children.
Notice of street improvement in La Grande Oregon
City authorities in La Grande Oregon announce Improvement District No 1 for Adams Avenue from Fourth Street east to Alder Street. Ten days after service, owners receive notice of proposed improvement funded by a $12000 special assessment. Council meeting set for July 20 1916 to discuss costs and levy with a hearing for aggrieved parties.
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Common Council
la Grande
Oregon
Adams Avenue
Fourth Street
Alder Street
Oreeno
LA Grandi
Wilson and Brittian Electrical Contractors Ad
Prompt careful attention given all work. All work guaranteed to pass underwriters examination. Best electric iron on the market and electric fans. One door south of Observer Office.
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Wilson & Brittian, ‘Electrical Contractors
Observer Office
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C. C. Penington
Steinway, Ludwig, Kertzmann
A. B. Chase and
Conover Pianos
J. I. Scott
Tiffany
J. H. Peare
Land Office
Gluck Oystem
Chamberlain
Arenes
DR. King’s
Gures
Rex
Silverthorn’s Drug Store
D. E. Cox
Sherorder
Royal Grocery and
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