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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1911

Page

8

Night Singers Roundup After Skating Rink Noise

Police respond to a resident complaint near Wanlington avenue skating rink. More than six youths were rounded up late last night, with two jailed for intoxication or obstructive behavior. The rink management faced no action, but noise from late night singing disrupted nearby residents. Names withheld for reputational protection. The move aims to restore peace for the neighborhood and improve sleep conditions.

Wanlington Avenue Wlee McLachlin Eeerson Heartend Skatme

Sleep in theatre box lands man on vagrancy charge

Steve McLoughlin, roaming the city, slept in a theatre box at the Arcade last night. He was arrested this morning but cannot be charged with breaking and entering with intent. vagrancy is the only likely charge. Frank Hang and John Sullivan faced two ordinary drunk and disorderly charges.

Arcade Theatre Steve McLoughlin Theatre Box Frank Hang John Sullivan

What the Death Mask Reveals Beyond the Face

The plaster death mask holds an absolute fidelity to the subject, showing him as he was or is, not merely as others remembered him. It reflects self-perception, revealing a face the subject alone could see, free of posed or pleasing expressions.

Buildings in Connordale Plan Modern Homes

After improvements in Connordale, Worth and Smith will start two residences tomorrow with materials on hand and more work to begin next Monday. Mr. Richardson of Givens Investment says the saw and hammer will mark the start of a desired residence section and help solve the congested housing problem in La Grande.

Connerdale Worth & Smith Richardson Givens Investment Company la Grande

Isis Presents Honeymoon Trail Tune At The Isis

The Isis management announces another musical hit tomorrow and Thursday with You Cant Be a Friend to Everybody from the Honeymoon Trail. Miss Garrick and Mr. Ferrin star, promising another big record for the popular theatre as shows come and go yet the Isis endures.

Isis Billy Miss Garrick

Blunders by Novelists Across Time and Transport Errors

The article notes notable author miscues in factual references and travel details. It cites Sir Walter Besant and Wilkie Collins with errors about 17th to 19th century events and technology. It points to imagistic anachronisms such as ships reaching England late and early railways.

Walter Besant Eykins Providence Barnsby England America Liverpool Wilkie Collins Herne Wood London

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Pendleton Woman

Mrs. B. J. Meiners of Pendleton Oregon reports two years of kidney trouble with backache and sharp loins pain eased quickly by Doan's Kidney Pills. She later reaffirmed high regard for the remedy after recent use. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY 60 cents. Remember the name Doan's.

B. J. Meiners Lewis St. Pendleton Oregon Dean

Burgess Becomes Second to Swim English Channel

Burgess, a Yorkshire native living in Paris, completed the English Channel swim in twenty two hours and thirty five minutes on his sixteenth attempt. The task faced extreme cold water and strong tides as he crossed aided by a motorboat and food along the way. He endured near exhaustion and hallucinations, claiming future aims including a double crossing if a $50,000 prize is offered.

Burgess Yorkshire England Paria Woes Burgess

Negro given five to fifteen year sentence for hotel theft

Circuit Judge Knowles sentences Davis, a black man, to five to 15 years in the state penitentiary after a jury conviction for breaking into several Foley hotel rooms and stealing property carried away in a suitcase. Jury trials end for the term as jurors are excused.

State Penitentiary Knowles Davis Foley Hotel Circuit Court

Time Is the Test. May 17 1910 testimonial for kidney pills

A reader praise note runs about Dean's Kidney Pills with a customer saying the preparation has done good work. The item identifies Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo as sole agents for the United take no other.

Bucklen Arnica Salve Promoted as Supreme Healer

An advertisement extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as unequaled for wounds, burns, sores, eczema, cold sores and sprains. It claims quick relief and highlights a price of 25e available at all druggists.

Bucklen Eod

Civil War in Mexico Brews Over Madero Election

In San Antonio on October 17, General Reyes declared that Madero’s election was forced and illegal, saying his followers did not participate and that revolution is near though he would not pledge to lead it. Enemies claim the vote lacks legal standing.

San Antonio Mexico Madero Reyes

Headache Cured by Stomach Remedy Tablets

Claim states a sick headache comes from a disordered stomach and that Chamberlain's Tablets will correct it so the headaches disappear. For sale by all dealers. od & wkly.

Od & Wkly

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