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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1910
Page
6
A reader recalls a humorous mix up from the Atchison Globe where a woman writing a party letter mis identifies a vegetable. After a string of wrong guesses the clue “green StU Chat grows up straight” leads to asparagus, revealed when a 15 cent bunch is spotted in a store.
The article surveys extravagantly feathered hair and hats in 18th century France during Marie Antoinette’s reign. It notes royal court tensions over hunting attendance and satirizes noble styles such as a princess of Monaco’s headdress and a nursemaid scene, with anecdotes about royal portraits and parrot motifs.
The Billiken club party at the Elks' auditorium is affected by a date error reported by The Observer. A Wednesday evening notice was incorrect and may slightly reduce attendance this evening.
The notice says the event moved from Tuesday to Wednesday and now to today. It invites all invitation holders to attend tonight and mentions plans from yesterday for the party tomorrow. It also promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy for dullness and bilious feelings.
City of La Grande Oregon announces a street improvement district for Adams Avenue from 4th to 1st streets. A cement walk project at an estimated cost of 1800 dollars will be funded by a special assessment on benefited properties. A hearing on October 26 1910 will be held at the council chamber.
Kidney and bladder ailments are serious and can be fatal if untreated. Foley's Kidney Pills are claimed to contain no harmful drugs and have withstood thorough testing at Hill's Drug Store.
The Blue Mt Grange Social Committee will host a Harvest Home Festival on the evening of October 21. The public is invited to attend and a good time is assured.
The note advises carrying Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy during summer trips. Changes of water and climate can trigger diarrhoea, so being prepared is recommended to avoid illness while on trains or steamers.
Represents Portland market listings for sugar beef and vegetables, fruit, meats, barley, wheat, millstuffs and flour with prices such as sugar at 6.40 and beet sugar 6.20, onions 4 cents per bushel, tomatoes 10 cents per pound, oranges 50 cents per dozen, beef and pork rates, and flour patent prices around 6.60 with assorted regional notes.
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