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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1910
Page
5
A playful critique of a new so called soul kiss fad linked to a cosmologist named Vera and her social following on Fifth Avenue New York. The column riffs on fashion neckwear and the notion of romantic kissing traveling through space while mocking modern trends.
Dr M P Mendlesohn is permanently located at 1105 Adams Avenue opposite the post office in the city news brief.
The ad states Mendelssohn offers best results with one charge covering examination, glasses and frames. It claims endorsement by Portland oculists and La Grande physicians, promises ready lens replacement, reasonable charges, and guaranteed satisfaction with office hours 8:30 to 12 and 1 to 6. It notes special cyanin appointments.
Dawson May 26 The steamer St Mincheel the first boat of the year for Fairbanks and New Diggings at Iditarod is going down the river today. The opening of the stam pede from Yukon to the new gold fields promises to outdo the Fairbanks rush.
J T Scott visits Cove and Union while 1 Menon tours Hood River. Chas A Hoff from Portland checks in on business. John Shea departs for Portland on company business. Imbler orchardist J A Thronsen guests at Savoy. A baby girl born May 25 1910 to Roy T Rogers and wife. Amy Cham bers and Mrs C C Efi guests from Enterprise. G Johnson of North Powder registers at Summer. S P Bement from Baker City marble works stays at Savoy. C Carr of Stanfield handles business. Dr J G Fleenor and W J Elsenbis with family from Joseph form Wallowa county party at Savoy. J D King of Rondown to finalize homestead proof under 4-north-41. Miss Retta Bramwell new saleslady at Scott music store replacing Dolan Lilly. Dr M K Hall family return from Portland. Walter H Galloway leaves for Union for summer. Mrs B M Snodgrass and Maud of La Grande pass through Perkins after graduation. A W Leffel from Rondown completes final proof, returns to ranch. Mrs Leffel and children stay on homestead. Water M Pierce, Turner Oliver, and J E Coffee return from Portland, some witnesses in Scribner trial. Tom Loftus returns from Ireland after 16 months, plans to resume Starkey holdings.
F B Chase from Portland arrived to survey La Grande park grounds with a committee. He will lay out driveways and plot grounds to be both convenient and picturesque. A Chautauqua committee meeting tonight will discuss plans as market activity is urged before the event. A water color drawing at W H Bohnenkamp store shows the proposed park. Blazing trails and drives will be developed under Mr Chase's direction.
District Attorney F S Ivanhoe arrived from Richmond and other eastern cities after visiting relatives there and with his father whom he had not seen in 34 years. He brought mementos from his boyhood home including a hickory switch and a Jefferson Davis band facsimile. He noted Virginia farm lands decay in value and prepared to resume duties for the June term, resting before court weeks ahead.
Washington May 26 The Cummins amendment to the railroad regulation bill was defeated in the senate by 24 to 33. The amendment would have delayed any increased railroad rates until approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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