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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1910
Page
5
A day in La Grande features visits by businessmen and delegates, with several relocations and appointments. Mendéiionn fit but confined to his room. L. Zundel joins A V Andrews clothing. Mrs. Robertson’s funeral held. Knights of Pythias plan Union visit. lectures planned on May 19 under U S government auspices.
The Portland Oregonian reprinted an Observ er editorial credited to Baker City Herald, causing misattribution. The author, new in La Grande, dislikes being seen as duplicating the Baker Herald, though no harm occurred as both papers had good intentions and no serious impact.
Mrs. Joe Campbell of 1108 Second Street shows improvement after illness. M. J. Halley of La Grande Meat Co visits Parma Idaho on business. H. T. Shelley returns from Portland due to his father’s illness. his father remains precarious. Miss Henrietta Spader, Belasco St Elmo advance agent, in La Grande arranging May 5 premiere. Mrs. Miles Woodell and children of Summerville visit with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Currey.
A terse poem warns that remembering certain hidden truths would ruin happiness. It suggests a plan to forget painful secrets, lies, and lurking dangers that could bring sorrow, gloom, or the loss of joy if revealed. The piece emphasizes choosing oblivion to protect current peace.
A collage of quotes notes rising costs in the 1920s food and art markets. An auction in New York saw The Frugal Meal fetch 19500 dollars while experts discuss cold storage as a price equalizer. Rest of the passages reflect restaurant surcharges and tipping pressures.
A French magistrate who recently died weighed 567 pounds. A Violet Cross league was formed in Paris to suppress swearing. Dr Hohmer of Mareville extracted twenty three forks from a patient who had swallowed them on purpose.
The notice notes 130000 foreign workers in London and Liverpool’s water line funding near 3 million pounds. It cites the upcoming census date set for April 2, 1911, and observes a shift in London bread production from Scots to German bakers.
The first regularly constituted church of the Mormon faith was organized in Manchester New Hampshire on April 6 1880 and since that date marks the Mormon era for the region.
Classified notice seeks a woman to perform housework at 1614 Fourth Street or by calling Main 726. Includes stray ads and poetry about local cleanliness and seasonal fashion from Hart Schaffner & Marx and The Peoples Store. Also mentions Rescue Hose Company election at the fire station 7:30 p.m. and local garden cleanup guidance.
The Woodlark Squirrel Poison is touted as the most reliable device against gophers squirrels sage rats and prairie dogs. It requires no mixing and is claimed to remain effective despite moisture or climate. Dealers will refund the price if not accepted and a pamphlet is available from Cubancat Co Portland Oregon.
The Peoples Store touts Hart Schaffer and Marx outfits as the best this season, claiming exceptional quality and style. Shoppers are urged to visit and see the new stock.
The market page lists prices for butter creamery 27¢, fan cy 26c, eggs local candled 23 24c, poultry mixed chickens 21 24c, turkeys alive 21 21c, dressed 27 28c, flour various grades from Willamette valley 5.60 bbl to bakers 6.50, hay new timothy fancy 20 21, potatoes selling 50 00 and eastern Multnomah 4 Clackamas 450, onions jobbing No 1 3.00 pan ent, apples 2 2.50, and other commodities including wheat, millstuffs, and fruits with numerous price figures.
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