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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1910

Page

8

Baker City Visitors Praise Local Exposition Exhibit Quality

Baker City visitors express astonishment at a Union County exposition in La Grande. Editor B E Kennedy and Western Union staff praise the fair’s diverse displays from livestock to paintings noting it could rival exhibitions in Portland and urging local business leaders to visit before closing.

Baker City Union County B. E. Kenendy A. E. Tunnecliffe Western Union Elmer Swayze la Grande Belgium Kennedy Portland Baker's

Personal News from Imbler to Eugene Visitors at Local Hotels

Brooks of Imbler was registered at the Savoy last night. St F Bhoemaker of Elgin is at the Foley today while handling business in the city. H L and B G Hedge of Lostine were Sunday visitors at the Savoy. Nate Ardrey the piano tuner is in the city staying at the Foley and plans to remain several days. Mrs Edna McCall Seitz and her son Gifford of Eugene are guests with Mrs Seitz's mother Mrs J M McCall. Frank Jolly leaves the hospital this evening after a weeklong stay for appendicitis operation.

Brooks of Imbler Savoy St. F. Bhoemaker Elgin Foley Nate Ardrey Edna McCall Seitz Gifford Eugene Cly Frank Jolly

Burleigh Registered at the Savoy Nightly

J A Burleigh a prominent attorney from Enterprise was registered at the Savoy last night. Mr Burleigh.

J. A. Burleigh Savoy Mr. Burleigh

Union residents register at Foley during fair visit

The passage notes several Union residents, including Retor Nadine Vera Nadine N. D. Bieldman Mies Ryan and Miss West, registering at Foley yesterday while attending the fair. It also mentions Uncle George Hansen an engineer at Telecasetts visiting Portland on business and in poor health.

George Hansen Telecasetts Retor Nadine Vera Nadine N. D. Bieldman Mies Ryan Miss West Foley

Hamilton of Hamilton & Son in Summerville on business

C C Hamilton of Ham ilton and Son general merchandise firm Summerville is in the city today returning from Union where he conducted business for his firm.

Cc. C. Hamilton Hamilton & Son, General Merchandise Summerville Union

Local Recruit Visits From Baker City

Guy E. McCully, a former La cy hag local, came up from Baker City to visit friends and was recruited into service for the day.

Guy E. McCully Baker City

Spokane visitors share fair enjoyment and Pendleton plans

Mrs Hattie McCrary and daughter Lucile write from Spokane praising the Spokane fair. They will visit Pendleton before returning home. George H Clark of Pendleton is staying at the Foley and is interested in groceries and produce, surveying fruit and vegetable supplies for his city.

Hattie McCrary Lucile Spokane Spokane Fair Pendleton George H. Clark Foley Mr. Clark

Thompson Family Arrives to Make City Home

Mr and Mrs Thompson and their son from Marionville Pa arrived yesterday to settle here. Their daughter Miss Gertrude teaches at the high school and son Charlea works for the O R N railroad.

Thompson Marionville Gertrude Charlea Thompson

Widow of Enterprise editor relocates to Everett with relative

Mrs W H Dilworth of Enterprise widow of the late editor who died by suicide after the deaths of his two boys traveled through the city yesterday with a relative from Everett Washington. She will establish her future home there.

W. H. Dilworth Enterprise Everett Wash

Portland official to visit for Ardrey wedding week

The Portland land office head, a former local resident, is expected tonight and will be hosted by Dr. and Mrs. C. T. Bacon. Mrs. Ardrey plans to stay through the week for the wedding of Archie Bacon and Florence McCall.

ee _ister Portland Land Office C. T. Bacon Ardrey Archie Bacon Florence McCall

Two contrasting views on marriage customs abroad

A Philadelphia Ledger quote contrasts arranged marriage in China with American norms noting no bachelors there and potential emigration for work. The piece includes a La Follette remark about corporate clashes and a witty New York Tribune exchange at a luncheon where Prince Tsai Tao counters Western notions of pre marital visibility with a quip about American couples.

China America Philadelphia Ledger Tsai Tao United States New York New York Tribune

Principle and Morality Define Social Power and Conscience

The text argues that money and social status grant power but only if morally sound. Conscience is described as a man’s best protection against misuse of power. It emphasizes ethical evaluation over mere wealth or position.

Wes Shaw

Dialogue About Music Interest Sparks Brief Exchange

In a short exchange a speaker asks about fondness for music. The respondent admits not caring about music, mentioning bagpipes tuning as a misdirect before clarifying the topic was music. The snippet captures a humorous misunderstanding and casual tone.

Mascagni to Present New Opera With American Star

The Italian composer Mascagni returns with a new English subject opera titled Ysobel. American soprano Bessie Abbott will star as the central female figure based on the Lady Godiva legend, though the heroine is named Ysobel.

Pietro Mascagni America Lady Godiva Tennyson Coventry British Museum Ysobel

Newport Fashionable Cane Trend Attracts Noted Attention

Newport society observes a new fad as fashionable women begin carrying canes on walks to the casino and during dinners. Mrs. Frederick C. Havemeyer popularized the style, and reports say the trend may spread nationwide. Some caution that all canes should stay home during big bargain sales.

Atlantic City Coney Island Newport Milady Frederick C. Havemeyer

Humor and Philosophy by Duncan M Smith

A collection of wry maxims on friendship honesty and self reliance. The notes poke fun at advice givers the price of toil and the fruitless search for happiness amid public scrutiny. A sharp concise satire with playful and pointed observations.

Geers Named Greatest Driver Of The Sulky

Ed F. Geers, longtime sulky legend, is praised as the greatest trotting driver. His calm, minimal-contact style and late-quarter charges have won countless heats, with experts noting his mastery of speed and technique over decades on the grand circuit.

Ed F. Geers Isaac Murphys Ted Sloanes Geers Ed Geers Sui Generis Tennessee

For Sale Items Listed Include Home Orchard Rifle and Furnishings

A 7 room modern house with barn on corner 60 by 120 feet at 1108 Penn Ave is offered by R. E. Smith of Smith and Green's. An apple orchard of 10 acres near Fruitdale near the school is offered for trade for city property. A baby carriage is for sale at Red 462. A dining table chair rug and heating stove are listed for sale at 1314 Jackson Ave. A Thirty-thirty Savage rifle and a .38 revolver are also for sale via phone Black 272.

Penn Ave R. E. Smith Smith and Green's Fruitdale Smith & Greene's Jackson Ave Savage Phone Black

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H. L and B. G. Hedge Lostine The Cherry la Follette Atlanta Mascagni Mascagh Bessie Abott By Duncan M. Smith Coats American Press Association 4Th Street Lady Demonstraor Savoy Hotel Smith's My Place G. W. Love Blue Mountain Wright Drug Co C. Z. Darley
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