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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1911

Page

5

Modern Woodmen social at local store next Monday

The Modern Woodmen of America plan a pleasant social at Selder's store next Monday evening with cards games ice cream and cigars. New fall line of Indies bags displayed from New York factory. Also local notices urge visit to Silverthorn's for pure apple sherbet and fresh meat weighing machine by E Pollack.

Woodmen of America Express Direct New York Silverthorn's Express Silverthorn’s

Birth Record Signals New Daughter for McDonald Family

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Alex McDonald on July 26. The proud father receives congratulations from fellow baseball players and friends. Also features fall handbag styles and a New York express shipment of affordable samples arriving at Silverthorn's.

Alex McDonald

Harvest Joy as Farmers Finish Reaping in Ladd Canyon

Farmers in Ladd Canyon report most fields harvested with no rain damage to hay. Mrs. Dick Peebler and three children remain at Enterprise visiting daughter and son in law Mrs. Bula Dougherty. Helen, long a spinal muscular atrophy patient, improves and travels with her mother to Enterprise. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kinney return home to Joseph after five weeks visiting kin in Milton and Walla Walla.

Ladd Canyon Dick Peebler Enterprise Sldeer Bula Dougherty Helen Albert Kinney Joseph

Personal visits and travel notes from La Grande

Local society column reports numerous residents and visitors traveling or staying at the Savoy in La Grande including C M DeVere to Portland D O Brichoux to Baker H J Evang and wife Baker Stanley D Eaton Union Prof McGuire to Portland Mrs E C Stooté formerly of La Grande now from Freewater Mr and Mrs Davis Logan Davig firm to Joseph C G Mack and family Enterprise Mrs John Shea returned from Portland R G Kean Bremerton visiting E Reynolds family Laverne Wissler Pendleton to Wallowa Lake Cecile Lilly visit Irma Alkine to Joseph camping party Assessor Clark aide Mrs C A Varpilat Pendleton visiting Mrs M K Hall and others Mrs B B Kennedy and children through La Grande.

Local News Briefs On Travel and Education

The column notes Mr Mennedy formerly ran Baker Herald and departs from Baker to Portland to reside. Local Express Agent and Mrs Hibberd return from an extended visit in Salt Lake City Portland and Seattle. L F Maguee now of Portland acted as American Express agent during the regular agent’s absence. Prof G M Mickelson, longtime high school faculty member, visits Le Grande. He has taught in Southern California near Los Angeles where he led a business course in a nearby school.

Baker Portland Mr. Mennedy The Baker Herald Mra. G Hibberd Salt Lake Seattle L. F. Maguee American Express Company G. M. Mickleson le Grande Mickelson California Los Angeles

Coast rate comparisons and railroad coordination notes

The document outlines freight rate decisions affecting coast terminals and intermediate points, noting a possible 15 percent higher intermediary rate from Buffalo or Philadelphia and the need for railways to set schedules in coordination with the decision. A comparative table shows old and proposed Spokane rates for canned goods and agricultural implements, with figures from Missouri and Mississippi rivers and Chicago, plus a brief parable about a charitable Quaker aiding a town’s church rebuilding without compromising his principles.

Chicas Spokane England Merivale

Gentle Reminder of Dudleigh's Family Fortunes

A London Mail snippet notes Dudleigh's uncle has died leaving him a fortune. Tom mentions nine great aunts offering congratulations and even his tailor sent a bouquet of forget me nots yesterday.

Johnn Dudleigh Tom London Mail

Power of an Audience Influence It Exerta On Actor

A fragmented essay describes audience power over a speaker. It compares audience responsiveness to a chemical reaction where combined forces create a new energy enhancing performance. The piece notes audience presence awakens expressive force and alters tone, leaving a lasting impression on the performer.

Golpg Artuts Rome Dretestry Nocold Prtenmant

Solemn Moment Aboard Great Mail Steamer in Mid Ocean

A calm mid ocean scene follows a near stop as a bishop conducts a burial at sea. Passengers react with quiet concern then resume their pursuits while the ship slowly resumes motion and life aboard returns to normal.

Bhp Ain Alutiahis Wells Pissengers Majjesty

The Only Way Out

A comic panel shows Peter calling for milk as he has drunk too much. Small Brother proposes to drop the jug while Meggendorfer Blatter captions the scene with humor.

Peter

The Catastrophe at the Browns’ Last Night

A humorous exchange recalls an accident where Mrs. Brown hands a baby a bottle that falls from a crib and breaks its neck, revealing the bottle rather than the child as the casualty.

Browns

Also Mentioned on This Page

DR. A. C Posey, Speciailet Selder's E. Pollack Mr. Pollack Silverthornia Thelsis Indocente Wilds Garcick C. M. DeVere D. O. Brichoux H. J. Evang Savoy Stanley D. Eaton Union Prof. McGuire E. C. Stooté City Freewater George O’connnor Mrs. Davis Logan. Davig G Mack John Shea Porland R. G. Kean Bremerton Laverne Wissler Pendleton Cecile Lilly Wallowa Lake Eddie Culp W. E. Long la Grande Gwendolyn Weaver Fred Dittebrandt Joseph Lake Hadson the Lake D. C. Nowlin Jackson Wyoming Bavoy Irma Alkine Miss Alkine Clark C. A. Varpilat Mrs. Varpilat M. K Hall B. B. Kennedy Missouri River Mississippi River Chicago Conlee Spokana Metour Cald Go .c Frank Ure Fox Aretic Gewlis Hekimeo Cross T. v London Weekly West Side Sisterhood Philadelphia Ledger Arcade Theatre Moses Trea Ainn Ateemer Abb Street Dock Hassalo Pointy OREGON-WASHINGTON RAILROAD _ & NAVIGATION CO Oregon O-W. R. & WM. McMurray N. Co Ore Cigar Factory Fir Street Wright Drug Co Odak Store Dee Juose Philadelphie Prewa Children of Ware Chamberlain's Golie van Camp Herous Pattison Bros Powteffics
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