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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1911
Page
7
Patrons are invited to vote on the paper’s regular price to help deserving friends win trips to Portland ocean beaches and San Francisco. A year’s subscription paid now advances a friend in the contest for prizes including scholarships.
A brief notice outlines the 11 Trips to Portland Festival with event dates and locations. Organizers promote activities, vendors, and cultural showcases drawing local attendees.
The Observer advertises a prize contest with trips to Seaport cities and San Francisco, plus Whitman College tuition credits. Eligible entrants over 12 submit nominations, collect subscriptions, and gain votes via coupons, with districts deciding prize distribution and final winners.
The annual meetings of the Mississippi Valley Historical Association North Central History Teachers' Association and the Illinois Historical Society began at Northwestern University Evanston Illinois May 17 and continue through the week. Sprains require careful treatment with Chamberlain's Liniment to relieve soreness and restore health.
Memorial Day services are being arranged by the local G A R post led by Commander Paulka. Dr J D Gillilan will deliver the Memorial Address at 2 30 PM Sunday May 28 at the Christian church. Attorney Cochran will speak upon return to the city. Public participation urged.
La Grande Hive No 27 of the Order of Maccabees plans its annual ball tomorrow at the Elks hall with public attendance. Tickets are one dollar and first class music will be provided. The event has been in planning for weeks and aims to match last year’s successful soirée.
The splendid Odd Fellows home for aged and indigent members in Dell Rapids was dedicated today. The grand lodge led ceremonies with large delegations from Sioux Falls Huron and other locales in South Dakota.
Miss Mary Beresford Windham, daughter of Mr and Mrs Windham, wed today at Holy Trinity Church in London. The ceremony followed the May 17 gathering with family and guests in attendance.
Lexington authorities announce that the consolidation of Central Kentucky traction interests is now effective. The Kentucky Traction and Terminal company will operate the Lexington street railway system and all interurban lines emanating from the city.
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