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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1906
Page
3
A cheerful appearance suggests a joyous soul amid current affairs. bright wallpaper adds life even when cash is tight. Visit Wallpaper Hall to see how its decor elevates home comfort despite payment delays.
A local butcher proclaims they handle only fresh meats and stock poucoons fast. They advertise beef, mutton, lamb, pork, and poultry with emphasis on quick turnover and accepting orders to ensure freshness.
The Elgin squad, led by manager L. B. Tuttle in manager’s absence, travels to Athena for two games with the Yellow Kids. Ray Arnold, ex Mosco Idaho, pitches for the Neighbors. A Lewiston Idaho request to schedule a game here was declined. McKennon’s injury derails Hockenberry’s school in a meet expected to pit Island City against them.
The North Bend Chamber of Commerce extends an invitation to attend the Farmers and Shippers Congress in North Bend on May 6 and 24. The printed invitation features a chain of clam shells around a large crab and promises attendees an enjoyable time in Coos Bay’s rising hub.
Richmond delegates gather for the State Convention in Virginia with many accompanied by their ladies. Local host members arrange entertainment as delegates prepare to elect state representatives to the National Convention in Buffalo in June.
In Pittsburg on May 7 1906 E E Gore president announces San Francisco losses will total about one million dollars with salvage expected. Stockholders have subscribed 750000 for a guarantee fund to cover the losses, National Union Insurance Co Portland Oregon. G H Powers local agent signs the letter to Frank E Dooly Gen Agt.
Notice records the Timber Land Act of 1878 filing at the U S Land Office in La Grande Oregon. It indicates a claim to public land for timber and claimants names appear as witnesses and local officials. The document notes a May filing and the need to prove up the claim for sale or settlement.
Boston art circles buzz over claims that Lebrun tapestries of Summer Autumn and Winter, stolen from the Palais Royal in Paris, are on view at the Museum of Fine Arts. Emile Bernat, a Parisian tapestry expert, found a label reading Palais Royal Salon No5 and dates the works to 1690 to 1750.
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