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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1910
Page
5
Small town notices advertise a $25,000 reward for conviction of sewer disruptions, a call for old cotton rags, cleaning and carpet services, aid society rummage sales on Adam Avenue, and a special beauty product demonstration by Mme. Root at West's store this week.
A class of twelve will be initiated next Thursday evening by the Women’s group. The event marks a ceremonial start as new members join the organization.
A Woodcraft initiation will feature a box social in the lodge hall and members are urged to bring boxes with goodies. Several residents and visitors, including H. M. Relff, T. J. Harner, W. M. Pollock, and Wallowa business figures, are in town for brief stays and business. Circuit Judge Knowles and officials travel to Enterprise for court with bear hunting planned on return. updates on local hospital cases and Northwest construction planner Anant Ulissran visit.
Impounded stock a bay branded M- on left hip and marked for sale. G W Ferris, Pottnd Master. Auction scheduled October 18 to 29.
A man and wife seek employment as cook and helper with camp preference. The Henry and Carr furniture store will display tomorrow its finest rug line, said to rival selections in Portland or Seattle. a special rug representative will be present for one day only.
C. D. Rich and wife of Wallowa were guests at the Sommer last evening. J. H. Steward of Portland is a Sommer hotel guest. CG. P. Van Houten of Walla Walla is registered at the Sommer. George Stoddard, the lumberman, is in Baker City today on business. F. S. Bramwell is in Enterprise today hurrying the matter of digging sugar beets.
The Stony Desert in northern Australia, discovered by Captain Sturt in 1845–46, lies north of the Darling River. It spans about 100 miles by 00 miles, with sandy dunes, scarce vegetation, and brackish water in sheltered creeks.
An eminent actor avoided a mugging on a foggy bridge by using presence of mind. A suspicious man emerged from the night asking for the time, but the actor claimed a passerby had already stolen his watch, preserving his own safety and belongings.
Mrs. DuPuy I learns Edith and Mr. Sissingham wed after years of claimed platonic attachment. Mrs. Kolkremes notes the shift in their relationship as gossip spreads in Lippincott's column.
A Milwaukee Sentinel common note opines that walking is better exercise than riding in automobiles, but many people do not seek such activity, implying a gap between advice and public interest.
Jones and Brown discuss the so called woman question with humor. They foresee ongoing inquiries and praise seen as satire disguised as praise. Broadburst notes the topic as never-ending.
A Philadelphia Record anecdote recalls a fake broker selling a defective horse to a naïve buyer on North Broad Street. The owner confronted the dealer who dismissed the complaint with a quip about the horse only interfering with itself.
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