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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1909
Page
7
An elderly ad promotes eye tests and eyeglasses by an optometrist and jeweler in La Grande Oregon. It claims glasses cure refractive defects, urges early use and guarantees work. It also touts Electric Bitters as a health tonic for stomach liver and blood, linking vitality to overall wellbeing.
Tom Williamson, a big line plunging fullback, was elected captain to lead La Grande High School football next year, succeeding Joe Ingle. The vote occurred in Ritter studio after team photos. Ingle praised by his men. No manager chosen. selection to be deferred.
An engaged crowd heard He Frendle Lybarger discuss current conditions and future travels in a two hour talk. The Observer plans a feature on Lybarger and his unusual career path for Portiam, with potential appointment as Oregon chair for the coming summer.
Notice states the La Grande Commercial Club will hold its annual meeting in the Club rooms at La Grande National Bank building on Tuesday evening December 14, 1909 for electing six directors and to transact other business. John Collier, President, La Grande Oregon, Nov. 13, 1909.
Fraternal orders in La Grande hold regular meetings with visiting members invited. Notes list La Grande Camp No. 7708 Odd Fellows groups, Hope Chapter No. 13, Star Encampment No. 51, Woodmen of the World and other fraternal bodies meeting on set midweeks and weekends in local halls. References to attendees and officers appear alongside role titles.
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