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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1910
Page
5
A promotional note extols large red apples long cucumber and the best proposition horse as symbols of current local activity. It claims the stock is real complete new and stylish and always suggests what is doing in the community.
The military overcoat is praised as a superb garment for men who work outdoors. Makers boast perfect details including button up collar, hinged back lapels, precise shoulders, and graceful hang. Fabrics include Cheviots and Tweeds in neat mixtures and colors, available in single or double breasted motifs.
Locals D. P. O'Connell and Chas. W. Steere advertise at the Foley. OConnell represents the Lienflower shoes and Steere the Rocky Mountain brand. A girl for general house work is wanted for two, at five dollars per week. Inquiries to Henry & Carr.
Red and black cards for sale describe hotel rules trespassing notices and houses for rent with price listed as cheap at the Ob server office.
One showcase ten feet long plus three small cases, and two or three wood counters, all in good condition and offered at bargain prices by Silverthorn's family drug store.
The St Peter's Guild will hold a full rummage sale on Thursday and Friday the 13th and 14th at the Airdome. New goods with a larger assortment than ever offered before. Remember the place and date.
Mrs N K Mitchell and her daughter Miss Katherine Mitchell decide to settle in La Grande. Miss Mitchell plans to organize classes in elocution drama and physical culture and is highly recommended by Northwestern University Chicago faculty and other prominent supporters who know her work as reader and teacher.
L. A. Stoop of Elgin arrived from Portland and, active in grain and produce shipping, predicts Portland and La Grande will become major Ore gon centers. He emphasizes growth in the grain trade and shipping.
L. F. Billinger advertises vacuum carpet cleaning, taking up existing carpet, sewing, and laying new material. Contact Red 562 or Red 141 for details.
Roy Knight of Elgin, a prosperous farmer, is in the city today taking in the fall season and says it is deserving of credit.
An old advertisement urges readers to trust Newlin Drug Co for prescriptions and a White Pine Cough Cure. The copy promises guaranteed relief from a persistent cough at a price of 26 cents and touts purity and accuracy as part of service.
Mrs 8 D Vandecar is in the city to fill orders for awitches and related items. She plans to buy combings and offers a large line of awitches and puffs at room 34 Foley hotel.
Mrs Augusta Johnson has purchased via La Grande Investment Co. the corner property at Second street and Spring avenue formerly owned by Mrs Mary Prescott. The location gains value with Spring avenue opening to 4th Street. Johnson plans extensive repairs and this to be her future home.
County Fruit Inspector Stillwell concluded a county wide inspection of La Grande marts found two boxes with a slight pear blight trace. He outlined the inspection covered all fruit stations and emphasized careful accounting of the affected lot.
A brief item notes confiscations at a local grocery and a fruit land, with a third party remark about the valley being in fine scenery. The passage conveys a quiet observation rather than a detailed incident.
Noted orator Clarende True Wilson of Chicago will address the local option question in La Grande Thursday evening. A suitable and central place will be announced later. Supporters and opponents alike will hear his eloquent, logical statements.
Leading Southern California society women declare that a vote by every intelligent woman would be nullified by votes of fifty women neither educated nor decent. The Southern California association of social leaders adopted a resolution to the effect that suffragists are taboo. Los Angeles, Oct. 11. The city had been divided on suffrage, but antis are believed to have the upper hand.
Advice urges carrying Chamberlains Colic in summer travel for stomach upsets. Warns changes of water and climate can cause sudden diarrhea and recommends preparation for trains and steamers.
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