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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1910
Page
5
The column shares anecdotes about strong minded women and a playful tale of a wife outsmarting a peddler. It notes men’s tales of troubles and advises customers that new hats are arriving daily, priced from two to four dollars, with Willie inviting readers to visit the store for the best in its class.
Dr. M P Mendlesohn is permanently located at 1105 Adams Avenue opposite the post office, according to a local notice.
The article touts Dr Mendelssohn glasses as giving the best results with one charge covering examination, glasses, and frames. Endorsed by Portland oculists and La Grande physicians. emphasizes rightly fitted lenses and on‑the‑spot lens replacement. Office hours listed with evening appointments available.
Dawson May 26 The steamer St Michael the first boat of the year for Fairbanks and New Diggings at Iditarod is going down the river today signaling the opening of the stampede to the new gold fields outdoing the Fairbanks rush. Lawn Social at M B church Lawn No 1 May 28 4 to 10 pm at Mrs Newtons Fourth street. Silverthorns offers Caramel and Chocolate ice cream and Raspberry sherbet Saturday and Sunday with take home pints quarts and gallons available.
Local residents return from various duties in Portland and nearby towns. Clerks, engineers, and business managers travel for trials, witness subpoenas, and company matters while church and social groups plan meetings and visits continue.
In Seattle on May 27 H. R. Castleton secretary of the Iron Moulders Union was shot in the right breast at 40th and Latona streets by a hold up man. He did not have a chance to raise his hands but will recover.
President Taft released a letter to Congressman Tawney repudiating his claim that Taft was charged for his board during a swing around the circle. The dispute arose while Tawney discussed a $25,000 appropriation for Taft’s traveling expenses. Taft praised Southern hospitality and said Southern criticism grieved him.
May 27 The president nominated James Brown for Pendleton Oregon postmaster. Brown currently serves in the postmaster role and would assume the duties if confirmed.
Continued bad weather forced Curtiss to postpone his flight from Albany to New York for the World's prize.
Fred Gaskill sold 24 hogs to a local butcher today averaging 37 dollars each.
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