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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1911
Page
8
An aeroplane with a parabolic spread and a wire glass oven chute is being tried in France. The device is designed so observers can view the cooking progress as it falls, indicating a new method of processing or culinary observation during descent.
Commissioner Judd Geer of the Oregon Worticultural Society predicts a good season for Cove fruit with strong yields expected. He notes the cherry crop suffered minor damage and E. W. Pease, recently relocating from Chicago, plans to settle permanently in the valley while assisting with land title work.
Mrs J T Richardson hosted a party Saturday welcoming Pioneer friends in honor of Grandma Richardson turning 84. The afternoon proved gala with many old ladies of the city attending and extending birthday wishes for many more bright and happy years.
Residents of La Grande urged to attend a Commercial Club meeting this evening to organize a town Fourth of July celebration. Organizers aim to formalize sentiment into action and ensure a standout event in Eastern Oregon with thorough preparation.
Frank C. Bramwell, Elks committee chair, returned from Baker where he arranged for the Baker La Grande Elks series. The excursion is delayed a few days due to competing attractions, though the series will be played. Bramwell reports strong interest in Baker but conditions prevent the original memorial day excursion.
Special notices report the birth of a son in this city on May 21 to Mr and Mrs Al Jones with the baby named Joseph and recorded in local records.
A Seattle mass meeting tonight in Arcade hall will push the government to patent uncontested Alaska coal claims. Speakers include Senator Piles and Chas Hetfoe, Democratic state chairman who presides. England has 28 railway tunnels a mile or more long.
C. L. Moller of the Hotel Pendleton toured the valley with Pat Foley of the Foley hotel and declared La Grande looked good to him with no hesitation.
A shopper selects stores based on actual performance. He avoids claims and buys where the retailer always delivers more than promised. The piece notes some retailers promise big values yet others provide better real value without hype. Businesses are urged to trust proof over rhetoric.
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