Special: Silver Theracis Among the Gold
A vivid note highlights silver Theracis amid gold, praising its beauty and arrangement with decorative illustration.
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1911
Page
5
A vivid note highlights silver Theracis amid gold, praising its beauty and arrangement with decorative illustration.
Locals boys and girls sold twelve boxes of Take One Shoe Polish at ten cents each, making forty cents and earning a fountain pen. The ad lists A. W. Westby at 129 Grand Ave Portland Oregon and notes the Oregon will provide first class rooms and board at monthly rates of 25 30 and 45. A cough remedy from Wright Drug Company is also advertised as a better option than a mountain remedy.
One glass counter showcase listed for sale at Silverthorne family drug store. Items appear in good condition and priced to move. Local shoppers can inquire at the shop for details and pickup arrangements.
The April issue features Lloyd Osborne travel writing Sunsets in California, a four color illustration, C M A M Williamson romance The Spell, Grant Carpenter tale In the Shadow of the Dragon, and descriptive piece on San Francisco's Chinese quarters, all priced at 15 cents.
Desirable acreage with near new three room house with upstairs floored and outbuildings. Creek runs through part of the property, cultivated and bearing apples pears and cherries. Includes blackberry raspberry and vegetable ground, expandable. Part price left on mortgage if desired. John Lane Cove Ore.
Preparation for the Lyle Tuesday Musical rendition next Monday night continues to ensure the best possible results. Rehearsal takes place again.
Mrs. F. B. Wilhelm will entertain the afternoon Kaffee Klatch section this week as members are reminded to attend.
Missionary M Mrs J K Wright will host the Presbyterian church missionary society gathering tomorrow afternoon at 2 30. Much business of importance is to be transacted and all members are urged to attend promptly. For sewer pipe needs contact Fowler's Transfer office.
The Blue Mountain creamery is prepared to handle ice cream trade in any quantity, signaling readiness to supply retailers and consumers with the product.
Isis Theatre presents Silver Threads Among the Gold drawing tears and cheers from a full house. Miss Nellie Garrick and Mr. P Ferrin deliver a moving duet with a solo verse by Garrick. The program ends tonight with this sentimental favorite and audience applause.
General Manager Cowey of the American Express company spent a few minutes in La Grande this morning inspecting the local office during the engine change to No 6. He was shown the site for a new building by Local Agent G M Hibbard and expressed satisfaction. George Weston, Portland based financial manager, accompanied Cowey and will join him to Chicago.
Doctor White and two lady assistants from Lincoln Nebraska will present Shakespearean roles at the high school auditorium tonight. Admission is 15 and 26 cents.
Springfield reports that evidence in the trial of State Senator Broderick accused of bribing State Senator Holt to vote for Lorimer was concluded at noon. Attorneys plan to argue this afternoon.
Havana March 23 Rene Barrier flew from Camp Columbia to Morocastle for the aero club prize. He covered 13 miles in 15 minutes 21 seconds beating McCurdy by a minute and a half to eclipse the former record.
Persistent rumors of an assassination plot lead Lisbon to deploy a special guard to protect the president Braga and his cabinet. The army reportedly splits into two factions amid widespread public dissatisfaction.
Coal operators and striking miners remain in talks in Calgary Alberta on March 23. Miners demand a closed shop while operators push for an open shop. Resumption of operations remains uncertain.
Visitors and travelers fill Osceola to Elgin in Oregon during a busy period. Names include Mills of Osceola and Kenney of Joseph at the Oregon and Summers. Portland residents Pecht Sinschlemer and Cohn. Myrtle Point’s W. E. Orr and J. Hines from Heinz Pickle Works. registrations at Foley Blue Mountain Savoy and Oregon hotels. County official Cecil Galloway reports from Florida to Battery Springs Louisiana before possible return.
In San Francisco on March 23, Jack Johnson admitted to racing in court before Police Judge Treadwell. He was remanded for sentence on Saturday and later served with a warrant on a suspended sentence, implying likely jail time.
New York on March 23 reports the express strike settled with drivers regaining their jobs. Only about half of the Wells Fargo drivers were reinstated.
The 25 cent bottle of D. D. D. claims to treat eczema psoriasis and all skin diseases better than beauty washes. It purports to cleanse the skin remove pimples blackheads and rashes leaving skin soft smooth and clear. The Newlin Drug company markets the product for household use.
Department of the Interior La Grande Land Office 1911 notice states Samuel Braden of La Grande Oregon filed intent to make final commutation proof for Homestead Entry No 0658 dated July 29 1908. He seeks to establish BE 1-4 NW 1-4 W 1-2 NE 1-4 NE 1-4 Section 14 Township 4 South Range 8 East Willamette meridian.
Claim to land described to be filed before the Register and Receiver at La Grande Oregon on April 20 1911. Claimants witnesses include E T Peebler Fred W Braden Harvey Leavengood and Rex Conaway all of La Grande Oregon. F C Bramwell Register. WK March 3 10 17 24 31 Apr 7 14
Nathan L. Gray of Meacham Oregon filed intent to make final proof for land described as NW 1 4 NE 1 4 Sec 9 T 2 S R 34 E and Sec 17 T 1 S R 85 E Willamette meridian before the Register at La Grande Oregon on April 22 1911. Witnesses include George D Hilyard W S Hilyard Earl Gillanders and J B Baker all of Meacham Oregon.
Jease B. Paul sues James Hanson in Union county Oregon. Defendant must answer within six weeks of first publication dated by order March 14 1911. If no answer judgment for $68 plus costs and disbursements may be entered and $48.80 held under attachment may be applied toward the judgment.
James serves as Justice of the Peace for the La Grande District in Union County Oregon. The first publication date is March 17 1911 and Arthur C Williams is listed as Justice of the Peace for La Grande District.
John Somers of Meacham Oregon seeks final proof to establish his land claim on Umatilla Cash Entry No 812 Lot 1 Sec 35 T 28 R 34 W M and timbered SH 1-4 SH 1-4 Sec 24 T 1N R 3E Willamette Meridian before the La Grande Land Office on April 6 1911. Notice lists Kamela and Meacham residents as witnesses and dates Feb 10 17 24 Mar 3 10 17 24.
Sylvester V. Keltz guardian of Pearl Senter heirs of La Grande Oregon filed notice of intention to make final five year entry for lands in Sec. 20 and 21 T4S R35E W M with Willamette Meridian. Publication dates March 18 1911 and subsequent papers.
Thee E Williams of Middleboro Kentucky reports two years of constipation resisting Bristol Tennessee doctors. Two packages of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets cured her condition, according to the readable text.
Ten acres one mile from the city with trees thirteen years old and good water rights promises crop income. price 6800 with half down. Another property offers five acres two year apples and 2 1 2 acres of garden land on a county road near a school with price 3500 and terms. A third ten acre parcel features a near new six room house, 8 1 2 acres of apples and 1 1 2 acres of pasture. last year’s yield 4305 boxes. price 5500 with half down. Also offers strawberries and small fruits potential and farm lands across the valley plus residences and vacant city lots.
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