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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1910
Page
4
After two days on the stand Mrs Martina Kavillishaug testifies in a murder case against Charles Newcomb. Her defense cites a confession obtained through third degree police methods.
A vivid notice proclaims handsome new parasols on show in La Grande. It touts beauty, richness, and elegance with low prices and urges readers not to miss the display and deals.
Hair goods and nets belts and bags gloves and kerchiefs fancy hose and supporters muslin underwear American Lady corgeta trimmed hats sandals and oxfords stay in fashion at the fair with a broad display of feminine accessories and apparel offered by local shops.
Tailors pursue best efforts in creating hand made garments with charming tailored suits. Prices range from 12.50 to 30.00, offering better values and more style for customers.
A new stock of weather dresses for women featuring lawns lace trim silks and linens with prices from five to twenty dollars. Geisha tailored waists also arrive in a fresh lot for you to choose from.
A newspaper blurb promotes boys clothing with nobby spring suits designed to make boys look and feel like gentlemen. It highlights New Greys and Jans lines including Boys Sailors Knicker Suits and Boys Long Pants aimed at both boys and parents.
Handsome skirts described as tailored and stylish with new ideas in beauty and shappiness. Items include serges panamas volles and novelties for women’s wear.
This ad invites shoppers to visit fats and caps for a wide hat selection. It emphasizes choosing the right hat now to become tomorrow’s buyer, urging a browse and thoughtful purchase.
The Tennessee Supreme Court decision sustaining action by Tennessee courts against Standard Oil of Tennessee has been challenged through the Federal courts after the final state ruling. The case centers on antitrust law and the state court actions against the oil firm.
Washington May 2 Senate approves measure creating a bureau of mines in the interior department to oversee mineral resources and mining regulation. The action follows passage in the House and sets up a new federal agency structure.
The Interior Department opened for entry and settlement the Coeur d Alene and Flathead reservations as well as the Cheyenne River and Standing Rock lands.
Cross examination of Dr Heyteen in Kansas City on May 2 focused on organ analysis to determine possible presence of strychnine in Col Swope. The proceedings remained technical and largely detailed laboratory inquiry.
The article extols large sinewy hands as key to infield prowess, praising Tannehill and noting George Stone and Hans Wagner as examples of powerful hands. It discusses how secure hand placement helps field grounders, with mentions of other players and the idea of “eating up” the ball.
The passage notes both Boston teams fielding very young rosters with most players under twenty five. It describes players as lively with long tapering angers and hints at performance and discipline concerns for the Doves and the Red Sox as they compete in the season.
The Collins family shows three players in the American league this season. Two are second basemen Dirdle for the Philadelphia Athletics and Joby for the Chicago White Sox. Ray Ogling of the Boston Red Sox also pitches.
Gustave Ljungstrom, the champion marathoner, will meet Tom the Indian in a twenty mile race to Buffalo on May 7. Eddie Cotter of Toronto is expected to compete in the Polytechnic Marathon in London on May 21, a premier long distance event following the Olympic course.
The Presbyterian church holds a congregational meeting in the Odd Fellows hall with department reports. A banquet and reception for new members will follow, and all are invited to attend.
London May 2 The greatest display of art and industry of the Yankees of the Orient outside Nippon will mark the Japan British Exposition at Shepherd's Bush now near the grand opening and ready for visitors and press previews.
Dog license must be paid on or before May 1 1910 or dogs will be killed per city laws. X W Farris Pound Master City of La Grande.
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