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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1910
Page
5
A reader contrasts grocery and catalog bargains with in town pricing. The piece argues genuine economy comes from buying durable shoes at 3.50 to 4.00 that wear as long as higher priced pairs, offering a cautious critique of impulse spending and freight costs.
An ad proclaims permanent location at 1105 Adams Avenue opposite the post office offering eye testing and glasses fitting. It touts Dr. Mendelsohn as reliable with extensive equipment, claims to prevent eye ailments through proper lenses, and promises reasonable prices with guaranteed satisfaction. Office hours are 8:30 to 12 and 1 to 5, with evening appointments available.
Theodore Hook wandered into Dover and, after changing boots at the Ship hotel, was treated as royalty with a grand feast and a royal exit. The next day he learned the boots had been made for Prince of Orange and charged to the government.
Authorities note a sulfur shower in La Grande and Oregon fields after a Halley’s comet related rain. The rain leaves yellow cement cracks and clear sunlit streets while improving alfalfa grain and gardens across the county.
Fred Brown of Baker City guests at the Savoy with Deputy Sheriff George Lindgren visiting. Dixon and Brooks Carroll of Spokane are Savoy guests. Rev. Fujii of Portland spends day in the city. Mrs. Turner Oliver hosts Koffee Klatch Friday at Fourth Street home. G W McPherson rep Mr Patterson from Portland discusses proposed high school building. N C Nelson & Company of St Louis represented by E C Cully seeking plumbing contract for new high school.
In 1892 the Imperial Bank of Persia lent $2.5 million on Gulf port customs receipts. Persia sought $6 million more in 1895, but Russia offered a larger loan on better terms. By 1900 Persia accepted 11.875 million rubles for 75 years, paying off Britain and becoming Russia’s financial vassal in a bold diplomatic stroke.
A power boat race through Whirlpool rapids on Niagara River is scheduled Saturday September 17 for the John A. Penton $500 gold cup and Power Boating's $1,000 prize. About twenty entrants have signaled interest with several boats named. open boats are barred for safety.
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