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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1911

Page

3

Meats and fares offered by western rail lines

The notice advertises round trip or one way fares via Oregon Short Line Union Pacific and Chicago Northwestern with prices to St Louis Omaha Kansas City Minneapolis and other cities. It invites depositing fare value with a local agent to telegraph tickets eastward and urges reporting the state’s resources and opportunities.

Oregon Union Pacific Chicago — Northwestern Chicago St. Louis Omaha Peacrane Kansas City Paul Qtewingh Iccane

Union Girls Set For Single Clash Saturday Night

The Union girls travel to meet the local team for a closely fought game this Saturday night. Both teams have trained hard since a narrow Union win earlier, and the result will not crown a champion but will affect the standings as the local team seeks to maintain its lead.

Union la Grand

Thirteenth Annual Canadian Mining Institute Opens in Quebec

The Canadian Mining Institute begins its thirteenth annual meeting at Chateau Frontenac Quebec March 1 with international figures speaking on topics from asbestos and cobalt to gold in Porcupine and copper in Keeweenaw and British Columbia. The event runs to Friday with a concluding dinner featuring Dr. Heinrich Ries Cornell University and other prominent academics.

Quebec Canadian Mining Institute Chateau Frontenac Heinrich Ries Cornell University H. B. Gregory Syracuse University W. P. Ingalls New York City A. R. Ledoux Chibouganou California Cobalt Porcupine Keeweenaw Peninsula British Columbia C.nada

First edition anniversary of The Spectator noted

The article recalls the 200th anniversary observance of the first edition of The Spectator. It notes its brief daily run from March 1 1711 to December 1712, its revival as a tri weekly two years later, and that only eighty numbers were issued.

Lordon Maren Atdison Spectator

California invitation plan aims to lure settlers

San Jose marked Invitation day by mailing 4,000,000 invitations statewide. The project, started by the Southern Pacific Railway, seeks permanent settlers rather than tourists and will see each California county issue its quota on cards with local views.

San Jose Cal

Michigan Democrats Open State Convention in Muskegon

More than 300 delegates and many thousands of visitors gathered in Muskegon for the opening of Michigan’s State Democratic convention. The event aims to nominate candidates for regent of the University of Michigan, supreme court justices, and other state officers in this year’s election. It also serves as a rally for Democratic leaders from across the state.

Muskegon Mich Reg.nt University of Michigan Supreme Court

Moore and Maloney Face Off In Philadelphia Bout

Mehtwelehts meet Tontcht in a six round boxing bout at Philadelphia on March 1. Pat Moore and Tommy Maloney are the two principals in the lightweight clash tonight.

Philadelphia Pat Moore Tommy Maloney

Australia Fights Trusts Across Nation

Melbourne March 1. The government declares opposition to all trusts in Australia after the Minister of Trade and Customs states that the administration will not permit a repetition of scandals and methods of monopolies. It is stated that every trust now operating would be prosecuted immediately. The minister noted that several American trusts, including the meat trust, have begun operations on the island continent.

Melbourne Australia

Switchman Dies In Train Collision Near Pendleton

F W Doty an 81 year old switchman for the Oregon-Washington railroad was killed instantly in a train accident at about 5 20 this morning. He stood on the running board with Elmer Knight when the locomotive backed into cars. Knight escaped but Doty was crushed and died. A coroner's jury is investigating.

Pendleton Sonian F. W. Doty Portland Elmer Knight Avitchman Doty Cullen Ranger Knight

Aristocratic dogs gathered for Pittsburg beach show

Nearly 1,000 dogs of many varieties are in the judges’ hands as the annual beech show of the Duquesne Kennel Club opens in Pittsburg proceeding through the day and into the next.

Pittsburg Duquense Kennel Club

Prize-Winning Dogs Featured in Major Exhibition

The weeklong event showcases one of the region’s most extensive dog displays with prize winners from famous kennels nationwide among the exhibits.

El Paso Witnesses Effort to Aid Americans in Juarez Arrests

Friends of Lawrence Converse and Edward Wiatt, two American youths held at Juarez on arms charges, attempted today to prevent their transfer to Chihuahua for trial. Preliminary hearing was private but indicates they will be kept in custody.

el Paso Lawrence Converse Edward Wiatt Juarez Chipuahua

Grain revolt threatens Manchu dynasty in Peking

Reitch newspaper reports an organized grain revolt in Peking aimed at toppling the Manchu dynasty. The piece warns foreigners face danger and suggests European intervention may be necessary to prevent a recurrence of the Boxer troubles.

St. Petersburg Reitch China Peking

Seventh Annual AMA Conference Opens in Chicago

The seventh annual conference of the American Medical Association on medical education and medical legislation opened at the Congress Hotel in Chicago with prominent attendees from the United States and Canada. The session runs three days.

Chicago American Medical Association Congress Hotel United States Canada

Federal Indictments Forecast in Packers Case

A federal grand jury in New York begins examining evidence from District Attorney Garvin of Jersey City. The move follows state indictments against the Chicago Packers, which were deemed ineffective due to issues with extradition.

New York Chicago Packers Garvin Jersey City

New Salvador President Installed Amid Ceremonies

March 1 in San Salvador reports the installation of Dr. Manuel E. Armujo as president of the Republic of Salvador. The ceremony was attended by officials and featured the customary rituals marking the transfer of power.

Salvador San Salvador Manuel E. Armujo Republic of Salvador

D. D. D. Prescription Promoted as Skin Remedy

The advertisement touts D. D. D. Prescription as superior for eczema psoriasis and similar skin diseases. A 26 cent bottle is urged for home use to cleanse and soften the skin, claiming to remove the cause and leave complexions clear. The Newlin Drug Co. runs the note dated Feb 28.

Newlin Drug Ca

Parisian Sage praised by Virginia mother and daughter

Mrs J R Borgesa of Danville Virginia writes June 4 1910 praising Parisian Sage for hair dandruff and scalp troubles. Her daughter Ruth Burgess adds she once had a scalp disease with dandruff and bleeding under it after combing.

J. R. Borgesa Danville Ruth Odiile Bur Gess Burgess

Parisian Sage Hair Tonic Promises Quick Results

Testimonials claim Parisian Sage stops falling hair and dandruff in two weeks. An ad from the Newlin Drug Co. touts guaranteed improvement, noting one bottle costs 60 cents and suits men, women, and children.

Newlin Drug Co

Local Paper Hanging and Painting Service Ad

An advertisement offers in house paper hanging and painting services. It lists an address 1709 3.2 6th street and an Independent phone number with extension, noting proximity to the Observer office.

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