Local notices and ads from the Observer page
Advertisements offer used school books disposal Newlin Book and Stationery Co seeks unfurnished rooms for a couple Parties agreeable with good references Cherry Blossoms at Selders and food tent stands Grand Union Tea Co contact Hotel rule and trespass cards Rent cards printed at The Observer office Agricultural bulletin notes nourishment percentages Geddes Bros agents for Rosey Rolled Rye Vacuum carpet cleaner service First shipment of Gage Pattern hats at N K Wests
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Geddes Bros
Savoy and Foley Hotels Host Numerous Travelers Today
Portland attorney C. H. Finn arrives in the city and registers at the Savoy along with T. L. Shinn of Eugene, Gertrude Thompson of Marienville Pa and others. Baker City residents W. E. Powers and L. H. Newton also register at the Savoy as do Moscow Idaho’s C. H. Buffington. W. S. Welch, A. T. Bereher and several more travelers are listed at the Savoy or Foley reflecting a busy day of registrations and visits. Ed Rumble Jett travels to Wallowa on business. Merril Van Houten and others stay at the Foley. J. C. Endicott arrives from Joseph and registers there. District Attorney Ivanhoe returns from Yale. Monterey, Cal, arrangements loom for M. J. Bailey’s move south. Fred BE Ames visits with H. S. Massee and reflects former Wisconsin ties.
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T. L. Shinn
Eugene
Savoy
Gertrude Thompson
Marienville
A. T. Bereher
Enterprise
W.S. Welch
Baker City
C. H. Buffington
Moscow
Idaho
W. E. Powers
L. H. Newton
O'Conner
Ed Rumble Jett
Wallowa
Merril van Houten
Foley
R. B. Coonahan
Ranchett
Okla
Lee Turner
Giles Plassa
Joseph
W. R. Parker
R. P. Arnold
Elgin
Frank Lilly
Maude Thompson
Island City
Savoy Hotel
J.C. Endicott
EF. Cochran
Portland
Ivanhoe
Yale
A. V. Andrews
Albert Hunter
James Spence
FE. L. Windom
N. Bolston
M. J. Bailey
Monterey
Cal
California
Fall Suits From High salaried Designers and Expert Tailors
Suits produced by the highest paid designers and tailored by expert workmen. Crafted from elegant foreign and domestic woolens. No radical style changes this season but tailoring details improve the garments’ overall appearance.
Fall Suit Selections Priced From 12.50 To 30
Sales pitch highlights ready made suits at 12.50, 20, and 30 dollars. Emphasizes opportunity to compare options and visit the store first for Fall attire.
Local visitors stop in Summerville on brief trips
C. J. Porstorm of Union visits Sommér 7 and Waites operia Summerville this afternoon on a short business trip. D. Sommer and wife from Union drive over and stay at the Sommer, planning to return to Elgin tomorrow morning. Mrs. M. K. Bratman of Milwaukie arrives by afternoon train from Wallowa and stops at the Foley.
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C. J. Porstorm
Union
Sommér 7
Waites’ Cies
Operia
Summerville
D. Sommer
Sommer
Elgin
M. K. Bratman
Milwaukie
Oregon
Wallowa
Foley
Idaho Homestead Law Changes Not Limiting Oregon
Idaho passes a homestead law allowing winter absence from home steads on government land. Oregon’s similar measure died. Officials announce no change to Oregon law while Idaho’s bill cleared last winter. Sen. Bora h of Idaho led the Idaho action. Oregon’s Bourne failed.
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Idaho
Oregon
Borah
Bourne
Post's Thoughts on Humor and Philosophy
A Vancouver Province excerpt collects brief maxims on humor and philosophy. The quips touch on choosing what to notice, staying busy, polishing as a habit, and the gap between theory and practice. The voice mixes wry observations about restraint and expression.
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Muir
Vancouver Province
Joseph Mining Belt Prospects Highlighted by Expert
A special meeting of the Joseph commercial club is called to discuss mining prospects in the Joseph belt. Colorado mining expert Mr C Heffron of Victory reports positive findings after several days of investigation and will confer with club members on development plans in Oregon.
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Joseph
C. Heffron
Victory
Colorado
Oregon
Rear View Suited Scene Reflects Family Tension
A fragmented dialogue hints at a tense household moment as a man greets his mother-in-law with mixed emotions. The line suggests relief at her return and underlying strain in their relationship.
National Corn Exposition May Go International in 1912
Madison Square Garden in New York City urged as host to expand the National Corn Exposition into an international event. Officials note Ohio State Exposition Grounds in Columbus already near capacity for the 1912 show, with widespread federal and state agricultural interest and growing exhibits from many states.
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Columbus
Ohio
Madison Square Garden
Ohio State Exposition Grounds
New York City
Associat Uction
United States
Departments of Agriculture
National Corn Association
Chicagb
Chicago
Omaha
Mattison Square Garden
Agricultural College and Experiment
Itn
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Randown Ave
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