Local residents return from visits and outings
D. Brischoux is home from a visit in Wallowa county. R. G. Hudson of Alice spent Sunday in La Grande visiting friends. Superintendent William Bollows inspected local R. R. & N. affairs today. Mrs. Ruth Rahe and Miss Lola Myers of Pendleton are guests in La Grande. R. W. Logan is home from Joseph after an outing with his family. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. De Vere arrived home from Joseph this afternoon after a lake visit. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Scrogeln and Mrs. R. W. Logan were among Joseph campers returning home. M. A. Matott, Union county Republican secretary, returned from Portland after attending the assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Hudson
Alice
la Grande
T. J. Scrogeln
R. W. Logan
Joseph
Wilsons Return After County Vacation Visit
Mr and Mrs C C Wilson returned to Walla Walla after a vacation in this county and at Joseph C EB Cochran a state Republican central committee member and assembly delegate traveled with Mrs Cochran. Miss Margaret Romig daughter of Mr and Mrs J K Romig Baker City and Miss Ruth French of Baker City join the B C camp on Mill Creek canyon as week long guests. Mr and Mrs Ad Topperwein demonstrated in La Grande today with H L Morris of Portland and Thos A Davis of New York known as the green squad registered at the Foley in the city. Topperwein are from San Antonio Texas.
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C. C. Wilson
Wally Wella
Joseph
C. EB. Cochran
State Republican Central Committee
Portland
Mrs.Cochran
Margaret Romig
J. K. Romig
Baker City
Misa Ruth French
B. C
Mill Creek Canyon
Ad Topper
la Grande
H.l Morris
Porland
Thos A. Davis
New York
Green Squad
The
Foley
Topperwein
San Antonio
Tex
Lumber worker injured by falling limb at Palmer yard
John Christofferson of the George Palmer Lumber Company was struck by a falling scantling and taken to the hospital for treatment by Doctor Molitor. He sustained a scalp wound but is not seriously hurt.
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John Christofferson
George Palmer Lumber Company
Molitor
Auto Trip to Joseph Spurs Local Undertakers
J J Carr and D C Stevens joined A V Andrews on a 190 mile journey to Joseph with a party vehicle. The mainly business trip was prompted by a death in Joseph requiring the undertakers to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
J. J. Carr
D. C. Stevens
A. V. Andrews
Andrews
Typhoid Patient Improves In Imbler Care
Mrs. Hugh Huron of Imbler recovering from typhoid fever after care from Doctor N Molitor. Patient shows rapid convalescence and improvement.
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Hugh Huron of
Imbler
N. Molitor
Birth of Daughter for Francis Family in North Powder
A daughter was born July 25 at the Fourth Street sanatorium to Mr. and Mrs. I. F. Francis of North Powder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. F. Francis
North Powder
Fourth Street Sanatorium
Remarkable Decay of Tin and Its Global Notes
The article describes a strange alteration in tin, a disease-like change that renders tin gray and powdery without chemical reaction to air or water. It cites Russian and Banka shipments turning to powder, links the process to internal crystal changes, and notes rare tin artifacts. It also reports local social items and short literary oddities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banka
Rotterdam
Moscow
London
In Vernacular: Binggot and HaANCIAGIMEUITie OWINE LOnis
The Washington Star quotes a humorous exchange about a desire for a more elegant home. One speaker notes the other could not get a well enough alone, implying a need for companionship or better guidance in taste. The fragment preserves a witty tone without further details.
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Washington Star
Cherchez la Femme in the Harvard Lampoon Verse
A brief verse hints at a bashful lover blushing when his watchcase reveals a woman. The line plays on intrigue and flirtation with a witty capitalization of There’s a woman In the case.
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Harvard Lampoon
Casey Mulligan exchange evokes Irish dialect in Boston Transcript
A fragment captures Casey and Mulligan speaking in rhythmic dialect about bets and refusals. The lines reference a pass with a lady, a mulligan, and removing a coat as part of a humorous exchange in a Boston newspaper style.
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Casey
Mulligan
Higins
Boston Transcript
Nobody Can Deny We Weave Web of Deceit
A cryptic line notes how initial deception gives way to practiced smoothness, acknowledging the entangled web of lies with a wink. The speaker hints at growing experience tempering naïve misdirection into practiced craft.
Progressive Woman Questioned in Detroit Free Press Phrase
A Detroit Free Press item questions the phrasing of a statement describing a woman as very progressive. The text contrasts it with the term Buchre or bridge to probe language use and biases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Playing at Some Other Door Hurdy-Gurdy Band In Town
A quirky note describes a hurdy gurdy performance set at an unfamiliar venue in Buffalo with an ironic nod to local cultural scenes and a hint of press attention. The piece peppers playful language about doors and timing in a street scene.
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Buffalo
Fragmentary Quote from Spokane Epokeaman Review
A damaged clipping quotes a speaker blaming a minister for profits from a marriage, noting money received beyond expectations. The snippet reflects local opinion and unintended humor in a short, incomplete passage.
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Spokane
Epokeaman Review
Unseaworthy Ship Signs Prompted by Early Departure
A humorous cartoon caption debates ship readiness as a ship sails away. Abie Seaman jokes that even a Chinese cook could be the cause, suggesting misdirection in maritime superstition.
Somes Day Reflections Amid Silent Rules
Fragmentary verses reflect on taking a stand in life and questioning past choices. A nameless speaker muses about the old game and its camlet era, with scattered references to a Frank L. Bomtem.
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Promised Land
Frank L. Bomtem
Desirable North Firstfeét property with three lots for sale
Real estate ad offers a two story house and three lots on North Firstfeét at $1.40. Another listing highlights three lots with a scenic site west of La Grande priced at $1,000. Additional desirably located lots and houses are available across the city.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
la Grande
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M. A. Matott
Republican Central Committee
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Franc E Wilhelm
Lee Matlock
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Dee Hunlock
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Illustrated Sunday Magazine
Royal Axminster Rugs
F. D. Haisten
Stone Foundation
East Adams Avenue
Fruit Farms
Sandridge
Sand Ridge Farm
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Telocaset
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