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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1911
Page
5
A sales note at Silverthorne's drug store advertises a plate glass show counter for sale. A separate line invites fruit tree spraying by Red 3821 and mentions an expense money ad for energetic salesmen in your territory. An Albany nursery reference appears but is incomplete.
Series Inc promotes factory sample lamps at Newlin Book and Stationery. Wright Drug showcases window decorations with praise for taste. Blue Mountain Creamery posts milk prices after June 1 for five cents a quart. Presbyterian Ladies host a noon dinner at K of P hall with a fine menu for merchants during the noon rush. Ladies in charge promise the best there is.
W E Cotts of Seattle, Blanch Cook of Burley Idaho, Mrs Pete Theisen, H M Ball of Parma Idaho, Myrtle Rudd of Wallowa, J J Yasel of Marian Ohio, J B Hellan and wife of Elgin, Mrs Berry Rafter from Palmer Junction, and G C Mercer of North Powder stayed at the Savoy last evening or visited here while in La Grande on various business or social calls.
Last evening several visitors from Merrill Wisconsin William Averill and W H Averill are in Savoy guests while they pursue timber business. Mrs A M Paul and Mrs Regenbaum depart for Salt Lake City to visit friends. Brakieman Fowler on the Pendleton Huntington run visits La Grande to see relatives. C M Ryder of Baker and W M Couch from Kammerer Wyoming also stay at local hotels. J L Vose of Myrtle Creek and Mr Mrs Slough relocate to T A Rinehart home. A C Mofat and A F Tomlinson of Portland visit Foley House. Attorney L Denham arrives from Elgin on business, Ruth Selder heads to The Dalles to visit her aunt. Laura Green Wills and Ny Lucile Allen return from Wallowa County recital circuit, appearing in Elgin last night. Jess Paul and Deputy Sheriff George Lindgren back from Salem and Portland after business. James McLeroy of Sells Floto attends Foley House. The circus arrives Baker today and goes here tomorrow with two trains. supplies are ordered for tomorrow. Mrs J L McCrary returns to Portland, accompanied by Robert Pattison Jr. for a Portland visit. Pa Was Right. Chicago News.
Fragmentary notice lists remedies and household goods for sale in Dizrrboen County. Mentions Chamin's Colic formula, castor oil, and a Seyane curtain. Readable fragments imply a general local sale listing.
The Kansas City Journal and Detroit Free Press quote witty exchanges about church and domestic life. A parson notes thirty two souls in church, a deacon insists on two plugged nickels in the collection. A maid joke claims she can fool agents and peddlers by posing as mistress.
A fragmented prose piece from 1911 by Will Brownell reflecting on thoughts of today. The narrator notes nine men on a fence and one on the ground ready to be counted. It critiques pretentious calm and pine for companionship while noting irritating individuals who spoil the day.
A narrator describes meeting three men Frank Henry and Bill each day, a professional man, a manufacturer, and a day laborer. The trio differs in wealth yet shares hopeful minds and generosity toward others. All three, rich or poor, value character and faith in God and humanity.
For rent notices show single rooms available at 1914 Third Street. Contact M 819122 for details. A separate Wanted ad seeks a second hand end file and light buggy gear from Report 2002 at cor Second and Adama.
The ad promotes Kodak cameras as the Eastman trademarked choice for vacation photos. It emphasizes Kodak’s satisfaction to customers, the enduring value of pictures, and urges readers to visit the store for complete stock and expert photographic advice for amateurs.
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