Local Sales and Community Notices Highlight Week
Crowd gathers for Ash Bros. clothing sale with eye care ads and Japanese porch screens. Prices range from 1.75 to 4.25 dollars. Bohnenkamp Co. promotes screen doors from 1.20 to 2.60. Presbyterian Ladies Aid meets at Mrs. Anthony’s home. Elgin couple Mae Good and Anthony marry at the Methodist parsonage. D. C. Brichous plans to move his hotel office to the ground floor within 10 days as the annex work continues, with completion in about four months.
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D. C. Brichous
Personal notices from La Grande social scene detailed
A. M. Roummels, city attorney of Joseph, visited Foley as a guest. Larry Larsson, a Portland salesman, stayed at Foley today. Baker resident H. M. Rift was a Summer guest. Mrs. F. A. Brown transacted business in La Grange and stayed at the Savoy. Several Elgin, Rondown, Pendleton, Seattle and other district residents are listed as Savoy guests and visitors, with plans for summer travel and local events including the Bisbee minstrels on July Fourth.
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A. M. Roummels
Iity
Joseph
Larry Larsson
Portland
H. M. Rift
Baker
F. A. Brown
Hilgard
la Grands
Savoy
J. Elliott
Elgin
D. Smith
Rondown
John Graham
GO. M. Heacock
Pendleton
J. W. Island of
William Pullman
W. P. Welker
Seattle
la Grande
Ed Heath
Joe Bisbee
Bisbee
Dr. Gillian
L. Owens
Owens
B. F. Cook
Kamela
Naomi Williams
Eugene
University of Oregon
J. T. Williamson
Jennie Bainbridge
Twin Falls
Idaho
Fred G. Sehilke
William Rome
Hans Rome
Montana
Stackland
Cove
Elwell Likely to Join Local Baseball Lineup
The city considers adding Elwell to the roster with Home Independent Telephone. Described as one of the best first basemen in the country, his Baker team games attest to his strong reputation. He is expected to be approached to play next Sunday against Union.
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Home Independent Telephone Company
Elwell
Baker
Union
For Sale Eight Gentle Work Horses and Mares
Eight large gentle work horses and mares offered by Matt W Mitch ell of Cove Oregon. Lost Ladies gold watch with chain attached. Finder to return to this office for a reward.
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Matt W. Mitchell
Cove
Oregon
Job
Grocery Stores Close Early July Fourth
A notice lists Pattion BROS and others closing at 1 PM on July Fourth with no reopen until Wednesday morning. Names include E. Polack, J. G. Snodgrass, C. L. Thorne, J. W. White, Geddes Bros., Stageberg and Sandborg, Royal Grocery.
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Pattison Bros
E. Polack
J. G. Snodgrass
C. L. Thorne
J. W. White
Geddes Bros
Stageberg
Sandborg
Royal Grocery
Thirty Inch Pipe Change Defeated by City Council
City council debated changing pipe length from 30 inches in Hillsboro specifications. Kelsey and a Utah interests supplier allegedly influenced the bid with a 30 inch standard. Contested due to lack of expert knowledge and bid implications. change voted down after multiple roll calls. Riot act issued to Contractor Sutherland over defective 24 inch pipe in storage.
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Kelsey
Maden
Utah
Mississippi River
Hillsboro
Childs
Child
Riot Act
Logsdon
Sutherland
la Grande
Film Well Liked at Isis in Overwhelming Attendance
An enormous crowd filled Isis last night for In the Baggage Coach Ahead. The film earned praise for acting and arrangement and many patrons chose to see it twice during its run.
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Isis
Labor notes and union gains across the states
The American Federation of Labor shows a gain of 166 898 members since last November. Thirty five states have established labor bureaus to collect industrial information and improve factory laws. The Union Pacific Railway College will be free to all departments’ employees. United Hatters of North America plan to end their referendum based section next January. Amalgamated Joiners and Carpenters of Great Britain oppose bicycle use during working hours to avoid distraction.
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American Federation of Labor
Bureaus of Labor
Union Pacific Railroad Company
United Hatters of North America
Shell Game Jests in Australian Parliament
A New South Wales member who later became attorney general staged a public joke in parliament. He praised a native flower protection bill and quoted botanical names, then extended the list to include shells like cockles and oysters, prompting laughter as officials uncovered the hoax and corrected the record.
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Australia
New South Wales
All
London
Giraffes Ignore Loud Noises Yet React to Subtle Rustles
The New York Press notes giraffes show indifference to loud blasts and heavy footsteps but startle at the faint rustle of a skirt or stocking feet near their enclosure. Officials describe a dramatic canal barge explosion barely moving the animals, while a quiet approach at night provokes strong fear.
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Zoological Institution
New York Press
Many Things Different In Holland
George R. Sims shares views on Holland noting daily canal tight rope displays by Blondin like spectacle and the novel sight of a six year old Dutch boy smoking, plus breakfast guests served Dutch cheese and penny buns, with locals visiting Maatschappij public companies and signs offering Tapperij Slitterij and Slemp, all found in a country of lively custom.
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Holland
Europe
George R. Sims
Maatschappij
Turkish doctors oath pledges aid to poor patients
The oath sworn by Turkish physicians before the medical examining board declares that when called by two patients at once, the doctor will choose the poor patient over the rich, ignoring money offered, and will answer calls day or night during common diseases or contagious epidemics.
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Turkey
Medical Examining Board
Reaping His Word Sixchange Quip On a Bet
A fragment shows a humorous exchange where Henry is accused of breaking a bet about quitting smoking. The speaker reminds him of the five dollar debt and Henry replies he is not quitting but smoking his usual amount.
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Henry
Out of Place in Family Scene
Dialogue excerpt shows Aunt Prisams scolding Maude for a kiss from Mr. Jones. Maude defends that he only touched her on the hose. Aunt Prisams condemns the act as out of place and asks Maude to explain the sudden intrusion.
Baran Hengelmuller Outsmarted In Washington Chess Match
Austrian diplomat Baron Hengelmuller loses to an unnamed Washington guest who later proves to be Pillsbury, who plays blindfolded against sixteen opponents after dinner. The encounter ends with the baron again defeated and perplexed by his rival’s skill.
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Baron Hengelmuller
Washington
Pillsbury
Wage Pact Ends Tailors Dispute in San Francisco
A serious dispute between the Merchant Tailors' Association and the Independent Union of Tailors was settled in San Francisco California by establishing a uniform wage scale.
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Merchant Tailors’ Association
Independent Union of Tailors
San Francisco
Cal
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Thelsis
William Dooley
Maurice Costello
The
Edison Co
Observer
Miss Garrick
Mr. Ferrin
A. C. Posey
Selder
Ash Bros
Japan
W. H. Bohnenkamp Co
Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
Anthony
Sixth Street
William Elwell
Weiser
Underwood
LABOR
Amalgamated Joiners and Carpenters of
Great Britain
United States
LA Grande, Oregon
Cial
J. R. Oliver
Eastman Kedak Ag’cy
Wright Drug CO Pure Drug Druggists
Meer Road
Ocean Sea Shore
Gearhart
Seaside
Columbia River
Astoria
O.W. R
W. E. Coman
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