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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1910
Page
3
A small local program lists evening performances under upbeat titles such as Bridal Bells and Town Hall To-night. The lineup includes stage pieces and songs with playful titles like They All Look Alike to Mabel and The Work's Too Hard for Me, reflecting a light entertainment night.
A large crowd attended a season opening dance at James Mulholland's new addition in Ladd Canyon Oregon to honor Miss Kittle Mulholland's sixteenth birthday. Invitations list numerous local belles and gents from La Grande and nearby towns. A later Hallowe en party by Misses Frankle and Ruth Peebler drew a large audience as well.
A faded ad touts D. D. D. Prescription as an eczema cure after claiming ten years of complete cures. It promotes Oil of Wintergreen in D. D. D. as the instant itch relief, foundation cure, skin cleansing, soothing, and healing. The ad invites readers to discuss their case at Newlin Drug Co between November 3 and 5.
A traveler recalls a fog bound voyage off the coast where the captain guided the ship close to a whistle buoy and two warships. The fog lifted briefly revealing the buoy and harbor entrance as the crew received a gold watch in gratitude for the daring seamanship.
A Detroit News-Tribune correspondent describes hotel baths in Penang Straits Settlements. Each first class room opens to a damp bath area with a five foot high porous earthware jar filled with water, a soap supply, and a long dipper. The process involves soap then repeated dippers of water and a large towel for drying.
The San Blas Indians around Panama maintain a colonial echo of cockfighting similar to Seminole and bullfighting cultures. Men tether birds on streets, wager modest sums, and observe spur clashing bouts where exhausted birds are revived and returned to the pit until one dies, a practice noted by National Magazine.
Red Crom Lodge No. 27 invites visiting Knights to Castle hall in old Sik's hall for Monday night gatherings. Officers JH8S Paul, C, C. R. I, and Lincoln, M. of R. & G. preside.
The M W A La Grande Camp No 7703 meets every Monday in the month at the I C C Fe hall. All visiting neighbors are cordially invited to attend.
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