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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1910
Page
5
Local ads promote accurate mercury thermometers and wood prices from Newlin Drug Co and McLeod and Palmer. Meanwhile readers see snippets from magazines and newspapers including Sunset Magazine and Philadelphia Bulletin, plus a humorous exchange about an engagement.
A garbled ad list mentions oysters, shellfish, and chowder daily at Parquharada's. It notes tobacco factory work, a Wright Drug pin display, and various shop items including pins, buttons, combs, papers, books, and fountain pens. The W. C. T.U. plans a 2:30 pm meeting at the Methodist church.
Julius Fisher, a Seven Nations director, reports an assay from Idaho state assayer showing 25 cents in free milling gold per ton. The Boise assay boosts stockholder confidence as the meat work indicates a 23 foot thick ledge. Fisher plans to visit the mines after month’s start to inspect and arrange operations. Local stockholders, all Union county residents, claim full capital and skill to develop the asset for La Grande.
Miss Wisterway visits Union while 8 L Brooks of Imbler and W L West of Palmer are guests at the Savoy. H L Tyler of Joseph and A C Smith with R A Green of Elgin register at Foley Sprat. Montgomery of South La Grande is seriously ill this week. Paul J Beanor of Portland at Foley. Mrs Will French recovering from Hot Lake operation. Chris Miller and H Livengood of La Grande arrived in Baker yesterday. A J Pipes of Wallowa in city with relatives in Umatilla. Johnnie Ormond O R N conductor called to Dillon Mont as witness in Oregon Short Line damages suit. Ted Seibird and Andy Mulvehill of Union attend The Time the Place and the Girl at Steward. J H Peare and La Grande party return from Salem development league. more expected home tomorrow night. Harry Folsom of Umatilla County visiting old friends. once blacksmith for Joe Jones.
A short description highlights refined design and precise tailoring of the garments. The piece emphasizes craftsmanship and aesthetic appeal, mentioning style and fit as key qualities.
A brief exchange features a jokey bet about quitting smoking. A character questions the value of quitting while another suggests thinking of the money saved as a reason to quit. The dialogue hints at personal finance and habits without a clear outcome.
A humorous verse laments doctors and cures, noting how mild pains prompt urgent visits while bigger ailments invite skepticism. It mocks patients who delay care until illness forces action and the doctor’s probing questions as he diagnoses.
A brief urging readers to start early on holiday shopping. It highlights the broad selection including pocket books purses cut glass watches and jewelry to secure novelties before they sell out. The article promises general stock details now with more information to come.
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