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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1906

Page

6

Island City Social Notices and Upcoming Games

Mrs Elmer Scott visited the Island last week. Miss Nelle Atharton of La Grande visited Mrs E Kiddle. Mrs Lee Umphray was ill but is out again. Mrs S L Brooks stayed with brother Thomas Wade. Wayne Wade and children visit until Mr Wade’s Portland return. Fred Kiddie returned Saturday from Portland and shipped hogs that night. Rev B F Meredith preached farewell before leaving for Weiser. Mrs Head of Jefferson Iowa ill. Ed Kiddle left to assist. A wife reports slight improvement but critical. Island City schools not in session next week. High school football vs Elgin on Saturday November 24 here and Thanksgiving at Elgin. Island City teachers attend Oregon State Teachers Association in Pendleton next week. J E Reynolds to speak on 27 afternoon. Miss Nelle Grimmett and Nest Smith of 1906 class to spend Thanksgiving at home.

Elmer Scott Nelle Atharton la Grande E. Kiddle Lee Umphray S. L. Brooks Thomas Wade Wayne Wade Mr. Wade Portland Fred Kiddie B. F. Meredith Weiser Meredith W.O. Head Jefferson Iowa Kiddle Bros Ed. Kiddle Island City Elgin Oregon State Teachers Association Pendleton

National Pension Roll Decreasing but Still Large

Washington reports the pension rolls remain high with over 900000 names for fourteen years and a peak of 1004971 on January 31 1905. For 1906 total pensions paid reached 15623749 with 666453 war survivors and 11268 widow deaths. Widows outnumber survivors as Mexican Civil and Spanish war pensioners show growth.

Scripps News Association Washington

Mr Justin McCarthy M P Seventy Five Today

London November twenty second commemorates Justin McCarthy M P turning seventy five. His long journalistic life spans over sixty years with twenty two years in parliament and wide service for Ireland. He published history biographies novels and many leading articles while advancing the Irish cause and chaired the Irish National Federation.

Scripps News Association London Justin McCarth McCarthy House of Commons Irish National Federation

Hollister's Nanny Mountain Tea Promotes Beauty Start

An advertisement touts Hollister's Nanny Mountain Tea as a beauty aid for women with a stated price of 32 cents at Nowlin Drug D0. The copy ties physical beautification to an ambition for overall attractiveness.

Hollister Nowlin

Timber Claim Ads Seek Pine Location For Sale

Timber claim notice offers to locate a good yellow pine timber on a claim this week for sixty dollars. Contact A. A. Banry at 415 Adams Ave.

A. A Adams Ave

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