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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1911
Page
5
Edison releases preview notes Miss Mary Fuller stars in Nell's Last Deal as a gambler facing fate. A lighthearted musical short features a magic flute and a quirky song about memories and forgetfulness sung by Max, with comedic moments anticipated.
Local ad states complete line of Sdc and 60c values on sale this week at Sic Golden Rule company. Great Northern vacuum cleaner on sale for 7.50 sold by W H Bohnenkamp Co. Complete line of new spring patterns lawns and wash goods values 2 112c and 15c on sale at 7 12c Golden Rule company
New stock at The Cash Bazaar features popular music items at 10¢ and up. Includes values on small kitchen and house furnishings such as graniteware tinware and dishes. Local shop at The Golden Rule offers diverse wares.
For sale is a first class set of tinners and glomebra tools from a Joseph Oregon tinning and plumbing business. Owner cites failing health as reason for sale. 17-12. J. HOUCK.
Advertises balbriggan and mesh underwear for men and boys, including 2hc sizing and listing in-store availability at The Cash Ba Waar.
Silk petticoats in soft taffeta highlight new arrivals. Narrow appearance with full width sold at special price. $3.79 for items previously $3.79 to $6.00. $5.43 for $8.50 values. Limited sale figures and stock availability noted.
Men's and children's straw hats offered at 10c 15c and 25c at The Cfish Bazaar with bargain pricing and limited stock.
The item notes spring fashion or styles connected to nut coal, referencing Grande Ronde Cash Company and a main six element. The readable text is fragmentary but indicates a trade or retail angle tied to a regional firm and a six-item focus.
Local society notices list guests and visitors at the Savoy Foley and Sommer hotels in La Grande. Names include Weksens of Bandon Oregon L., F. Weltze of Grande Island, W Fraser of Portland, H K Rhoades of Seattle, Claude Huffman and wife, A Van Northwich of Baker, Mrs J A Payton of Portland, Mrs Willard Conch of Lady Canton, Mrs Peter Betver, Lew Gibson of Baker, Mrs Fred King of South La Grande, and others. Also noted are Odd Fellows delegates Oscar Coolidge and others returning from Portland and plans for Russian Symphony in Baker with La Grande attendees.
London May 20 The imperial conference to be held next week will gather dominion leaders and officials for a long session before the coronation. Canada Australia South Africa New Zealand Newfoundland and others plan subjects from naturalization laws to imperial defense and a proposed imperial council.
Debates cover publicity of proceedings, civil service interchange, an Air Red route around the world, an imperial court of appeals, London declaration and universal penny postage among topics to be considered.
The Grande Ronde Meat company buys Elgin's two markets to create a single, higher quality food supply house. Improvements include a refrigerator counter for temperature controlled storage. F. H. Van Leuven oversees management and Jap Chandler ensures top nation meat products reach Elgin tables.
For rent a five room house with inquiry directed to des Bros. Local listing notes available through the estate or rental office for interested tenants seeking a comfortable dwelling.
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