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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1911
Page
6
La Grande Oregon May 15 1911 Treasurer Roy W Logan announces funds exist to pay warrants issued against the water fund up to No 9016 endorsed Aug 10 and that interest ceases from the date of the call. Also notes a cold remedy ad and diarrhea treatment text appearing in the same notice.
Baseball notes describe Davis of Williams College drawing major league attention, Donlin possibly joining the Boston Rustlers, Eddie Collins predicting repeat champions for the A s, and Frank Smith seeking evaluation by Cincinnati. It mentions accident insurance for Cleveland players, Dahlen’s potential on Brooklyn, and a volatile Boston Cincinnati series with ten homers.
In La Grande, Judge Humphreys fines Arthur Kertz for speeding at 50 mph but accepts a twenty dollar gold piece from him. Kertz jokes about rag money, while the judge warns him to keep his Regal vehicle in check. The exchange ends with Kertz departing and Pat Foley enjoying the moment.
Treasury department announces sealed proposals for the construction of the U S post office at La Grande Oregon. Bids due June 22 1911 at 6 p m local time and opened thereafter. Plans and specifications available from the supervising architect James Knox Taylor or custodian of site in La Grande Oregon.
N. Molitor M D Physician and Surgeon located at Corner Adams Ave and Depot Street with office and residence. H Upton Ph G M G physician and surgeon offers eye ear nose and throat care with office at La Grande National Bank Building and office phone Main 2 and residence Main 2
An advertorial for Snowflake Bakery by Jas. Farquharson promotes a large loaf claimed to satisfy the family at low cost. The copy argues bread as economical and desirable, urging households to buy the “best in the market.”
Never leave home on a journey without a bottle of Chamberlain's Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It is almost certain to be needed and cannot be obtained when on board. For sale l e cars or steamships For by.
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