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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1911

Page

3

Ressler Tour Stops in La Grande Before Elgin Visit

Organiser for the National Education association Prof E D Ressler of Oregon Agricultural College lectured in La Grande this morning en route to Elgin. He will return tomorrow to address a high school auditorium audience free of charge at 3:00 pm, inviting all residents with interest in education to attend.

E. D. Ressler Oregon Agricultural College Northwest National Educational Association San Francisco la Grande Eigin ResMer

Kas and Mo Coming to Town

Famous twin baby elephants Kas and Mo will be on display in June, drawing crowds after you heard much about them.

Kas

Circus elephants grow faster this year among Sells Floto show

Imported from India at great expense the yearlings in the middle of the season appear with the Sells Floto circus in the city on Thursday June 1. The baby elephants, under Professor Alls paw, show rapid growth and perform in the parade and tournament driven tandem by Mile Zora. They execute kindergarten feats while walking on bottles and saluting. Competent trainers say they exhibit more precocity than any two baby elephants in captivity.

India Kuuwe Lee Allspaw Zora

Notable Gathering of Priests in Buffalo

More than one hundred eminent Roman Catholic clergy from America, including high prelates, gathered in Buffalo New York for the annual reunion of the Alumni association of the North American college In Rome.

Buffalo N. Y America The North American College Rome

The Parsees of India and Their Traditions

Passage notes the Parsees arriving near Surat, their religion and customs remaining stable through early periods. It mentions dress, Persian influence, and trade ties. A separate anecdote recalls a letter to C. F. Spurgeon about smoking, with his humorous reply about cultivating flowers.

Son-in-law’s value baffles budget minded speaker

A witty exchange contrasts affection with economics as a titled son-in-law defies easy placement in an expense account. The speaker jokes about whether the relationship counts as recreation or investment, highlighting household budgeting tensions.

Memory of a Child's Quick Recognition

A mother recalls her child’s vivid memory for mimes and faces and pride in recognizing former stepfathers. The quote reflects on true glory as making the world happier and better, though the excerpt includes garbled branding text and a stray phrase.

Indee Weing

East Oregon Valley Literature Sought by Harrisburg Delegates

E Happersett, delegate from the La Grande Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, reports strong interest in Grande Ronde valley literature at the Harrisburg triennial convention. He notes demand for information about the valley and that literature sent today would reach him in time for distribution. The valley's reputation extends to the east and to Harrisburg.

Grande Ronde Valley E. Happersett la Grande Brotherhood of Railway Harrisburg Happersett Harriburg United States Statens Foots Seat

Twelve Hours of Senior Gaiety at Oregon Agricultural College

Oregon Agricultural College students and nine excursion cars returned from Rhododendron Day at Newport after a 12 hour coast trip. Morning preparations began at dawn with packed lunches and beach hats. They rode a nine car train to Yaquina, enjoyed luncheon on the sand, and staged stunts before boarding the return train at Yaquina Bay.

Oregon Agricultural College Corvallo Ore Newport Yaquina Bay Corvallis

Doan's Kidney Pills Praised In La Grande Ad

Mrs. W. M. Giles of Sumpter Oregon reports two years of kidney pain backache and weak kidneys that improved after taking Doan's Kidney Pills. She says one box cured her and urges others to use the product. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's.

Bright la Grande W. M. Giles Sumpter Ore Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Right in Your Fusions patent remedy ad copy

An old advertisement claims a patent remedy for a disease with terse directions to take doses and warnings of limited time. The snippet notes it is for sale by all vendors and implies broad availability.

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