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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1911
Page
5
A fragment praises Miss Mary Fuller in the star role of a lively illustrated song with jokes about a gambler and a magic flute. It hints at a comedic production with Max returning and a catchy line about a picture and a letter, noting the humorous performance.
Local retailers advertise a sale on silk waintings suiting and wash goods with values from 25c. The Golden Rule company offers the Great Northern vacuum cleaner at 7.50. W H Bohnenkamp & Co advertises a complete line of spring patterns lawns and wash goods at 1 1 2c and 9c. New popular music arrives at The Cash Bazaar.
A sale highlights unmatched values for a small kitchen and household goods. Graniteware tinware and dishes feature among items offered by the Golden Rule company in a concise catalog note.
Local tinning and plumbing business owner in Joseph Oregon offers sale of business assets due to failing health. Includes first class set of tinners and plumbers tools. Seller J. Houck dates May to specify listing. additional note on silk petticoats and price unrelated to business.
The catalog lists reduced prices with items like hats, underwear, and coal reflecting big discounts. A collocated report notes a horse injury near La Grande after a barbed wire accident, while a valuable colt is slated for a sale at Grande Ronde Meat Company.
La Grande Commercial club reports that the Interstate Commerce Commission may grant terminal rates for wool hides and pelts destined to eastern points. Direct shipment from La Grande could match or beat Portland rates if the Spokane rate case favors the west, following hearings in Washington on April 3 with ICC members present.
A stream of travelers and locals, including J Fit Lowery from Tampa, Rev Dr Kimball of Walla Walla, and Campbell of Portland, stayed at the Foley. Guests from Seattle, Spokane, and St. Joseph arrived. District Attorney Ivanhoe left Enterprise to finish trials. H and Sayer of Dayton billed at Foley. several locals moved or returned from Portland and Elgin.
Directors of Grande Rapids chautauqua back the event at Riverside Park and launch a street canvass to sell 600 tickets. Dr W D McMillan John Collier J C Black and William Miller lead efforts as the neighborhood club moves to house to house sales in town and residences with strong early support.
Directors from Baker and La Grande met in President Crawford's office to discuss a protested game from last Sunday. D A Barvies and Jess Hindman led the Baker side while Dr. J C Price's La Grande group sent Dr. Lincoln as representative. The meeting began at 2:00 PM and extended into the afternoon.
A cautioned health claim appears promising care for soreness and restored comfort. The advertisement notes gale and ply Chamberlain's Liniment offered by all dealers for sale.
Heavy rains slow rail traffic this week with delays of about an hour for the morning bound train and several hours for No. 5 last night. A car derailed at Horseshoe Bend near Baker yesterday evening causing additional disruption.
An advertisement touts MI-DNA stomach tablets to aid digestion and weight gain for thin people. It claims rapid stomach rebuilding improves nutrition and skin, with a two week program and a money back guarantee. Also lists local sale notices for a bed, household goods, and horses with contact details.
Carl Richter of 614 Brons Avenue Peoria writes that Foley Kidney Pills relieved his kidney trouble backache and sleepless nights. He claims two bottles cured his pains restored energy and improved his overall health and recommends the product. Mill’s Drug Store sells the pills.
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