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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1911
Page
5
Public notice warns against hunting on land belonging to Walter M. Pierce. The fragment mentions an address on Sixth Street and a contact for fresh eastern oy sere, but the primary readable item is the hunting restriction on Pierce property.
An assortment of small ads and notices list eye glasses by Heacock and a glass fitting claim, an electric and steam bath parlor opening at 1620 Sixth Street, a chicken pie dinner by the Altar society on September 23, and bargain bag prices. Also promotion for Mre H R McDonald music classes at 1616 Sixth Street, and Pendleton Business College opening September 5 with a 10 percent discount for early enrollees.
Local readers are asked to verify if Heacock glasses fit during eye tests. The ad notes specialists focus solely on testing eyes and selecting suitable eyewear, inviting inquiries from the public.
A jumble of local notes lists fresh sauerkraut and pickles at the de Ronde market, glass grinding by Heacock, a magnetic healer claim by Prof. F J Freenor, and a Portland audit firm authorized to collect for Al Andrews. Also announced are a piano studio opening in Mahaffey building, an upcoming St Peters guild food sale at Russell meat market, a Catholic ladies event at 40 O F hall, and a Harris art store glass front installation.
The Presbyterian Aid society will serve a cafeteria dinner on Union and Cove day Friday Sept 29th in the K of P ball. Proceeds support church work. Remember date and place: Friday September 29 at the K of P Ball.
Local notices report Jack O Neil traveling ps agent for the C W s here today James Spance Oregon Journal rep staying at the Foley County Judge and Mrs J C Benny Baker visitors over Sunny Raymond the county prisoner resting easily today Kenneth Bartlett son of Mr and Mrs W O Bartlett improving from typhoid Attorney John Hodgin leaves for Pendleton on legal matters Jos Paradise barber of Fakes passing through to Joseph branch with mining interests N Nelson car inspector returning from layoff reports opening exercises October 4 with President Taft present E S Walsh arrives as city manager and head accountant for Howe Independent Telephone Co hunting party returns from Imanha Circuit Judge J W Knowles among group L Vergere B J Forsythe and J Hass Two deer and two does the hunting result
County Judge Henry commits Wesley McCrary to the Portland boys and girls school for behavior issues. The boy has repeatedly run away from home, and will be housed there until he shows improvement.
Two Philadelphia women meet in Chelsea with compliments on a hat brought from Paris funded by John. The next day their families gossip at a gathering, revealing a coolness between the households as subtle snubs and mistrust emerge.
The article explains using heated air blown through a basket in a high speed centrifugal machine to polish metals. Nickel plated items regain brightness in minutes as the air both dries and polishes them, making wet metal ready without additional dyeing.
A mother and father dispute whether they punished their son Tommie after his absence. The exchange reveals parental memory gaps and a tense domestic moment. The fragmentary dialogue hints at consequences and authority within the household.
A fragment discusses hard luck tales and learning, noting opinions on whether such stories are reminiscences of preliminaries to a touch. The source presents a Washington Vernid quote fragment, reflecting informal dialect and ambiguous context.
Attorney J Slawsons a member of the Ivanhoe Simmons firm leaves La Grande for California. He came from Pioché Nevada and has been associated with District Attorney Ivan Hea for several years. He is popular with the local bar and others.
The Ted Rinehart property on Pennsylvania avenue was purchased by 8 M Slough, former publisher Welty manager for the Commercial club now in real estate. He bought the Wilson agency, held a lease on the Rinehart property for some time, and converted the lease to a sale this morning. He will make his home there.
All basketball players and friends of the game are invited to meet at the Commercial club rooms tonight at 7 30 o clock. The gathering aims to form a team and promote the sport for this winter season.
Dr E G Kirby of Elginphyatulan is resting today after an accident Friday night near Higin. Officials report the critical stage is not yet past, though the patient is said to be resting easily.
A Manville Wyoming woman praised Dr Kinks New Lie Pills claiming cure for kidney trouble. The testimonial notes the remedy calmed stomach and liver issues and made her feel like a new woman. Pills priced at 25 cents are sold by druggists.
A historical ad persuades readers that doctors advise continuing work despite fatigue and illness, claiming Electric Bitters restore tone and vigor. It touts health benefits, asserts thousands bless the product, and guarantees satisfaction with a 50 cent bottle at local druggists.
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