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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1911
Page
8
Shoes are offered at less than half regular price. The stock consists of remnants and odd pairs from a spring line, mostly new but discounted as limited quantities remain available.
Local note outlines Newlin Drug company claims full stock of prescription drugs and quick procurement, plus emphasis on specialty filling and reliable service. Also mentions Savoy hotel summer rates and Silverthorne fountain strawberry service as nearby promotions.
The ad promotes Kodak products and local store support with friendly assistance. It highlights “At Home with the Kodak” as a home portraiture primer and invites readers to pick up a copy by mail or in person.
Silk sale promoted by the Golden Rule company advertises fabrics such as Rajas Sut sines Foulards Mulles at 35 cents per yard. The notice notes heavy patronage and a need to reduce stock with the silk line on offer at a very low price.
The fancy work section of St Peters guild plans a cafeteria supper at Mrs J D Stout's home at Sixth and O avenues on Wednesday May 3 starting 6 30 PM. A substantial menu at reasonable prices will be offered. Captain Childers will lead morning and evening services at the South Methodist church. Local grocers handle home grown asparagus fresh peas and other delicacies for Sunday dinners.
G W Boner of Turlock Cal spent last night at the Foley hotel. G F Durgan of Baker was a guest at the Foley. Bruce Dennis left for Portland on business. Jap Stevens and Brother Thiesen visited Elgin Saturday. C A Lilly and son of Cove are in La Grande today stopping at the Sommer. C A Babbige of Baker was at the Sommer yesterday. Palmer and Mimnaugh arrived home from Spokane after a Northwest lumbermen meeting. W E Lyons of Seattle H C Harvey of Cleveland and Chas Kerringer of Newport visited the Foley. C E Salisbury advance man for The Boston Juveniles visiting here May 15 16 is at the Foley. Mr and Mrs John Abkin and Mrs Evans of South La Grande are here visiting. Karl Gillilan is critically ill with pneumonia in Portland. J D Gillilan Jr’s letter and a telegram report worsening condition.
May 6 Cordova reports threats of a new Boston tea party style action to block landing of 3,500 tons of British coal aboard the steamship Edith. Mayor Lathrop informs Acting Governor Distin that quiet has returned. U S Marshal Sullivan may escort cargo from Valdez to Cordova.
Notice of sheriff sale issued under an Oregon circuit court foreclosure decree dated April 1911. Island City Mercantile and Milling Co. sues Grande Ronde Valley Agricultural Society for 16965.32 with 10 percent interest from April 19 1911. Further details follow in the document.
The sheriff announces a public auction on May 22 1911 at 10 a m at the La Grande courthouse to satisfy a plaintiff's judgment with interest and costs. The property is described as approximately sixty acres in unions county Oregon known as the fair ground, located in section four township three south range thirty eight E W M. Dated April 22 1911. P Childers sheriff.
The quick removal of a cold reduces danger from pneumonia and other diseases says Mr. B. W. L. Hall of Waverly Virginia. He endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best on the market and has recommended it to friends who all agree. Sold by all dealers.
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