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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1911

Page

3

Maids in Uniform Aid Women Travelers on San Francisco Ferries

Southern Pacific has deployed uniformed maids on San Francisco bay ferries to assist women passengers. The maids are stationed at larger stations and serve to improve comfort and reduce seasickness by offering help upon request.

San Francisco Southern Pacific Company San Francisco Bay Southern Pacific

Morton Massachusetts Celebrates 200th Incorporation

The town of Morton celebrated its 200th anniversary of incorporation in a ceremony noting its founding by William Wetherell and English settlers. Early industries included an iron foundry that cast cannon balls for the Revolutionary army and a copper works that minted cents for the government.

Morton Mass William Wetherell

Public Lands Convention Opens in Denver With National Speakers

Denver, Sept 28 Special An audience of prominent political and industrial figures fills the auditor ium as the public lands convention opens. Taft is to speak Oct 4. Governors Cary Hawley Aldrich Norris Vessey and others outline topics on land policy, forests, federal rights, and nationalism with 28 addresses planned.

Denver Colo Public Lands Taft J. Arthur Eddy Thomas H. Malone John F. Shafroth Colorado William Spry Utah Joseph M. Cary Wyoming Richard A. Ballinger J. F. Callbreath Alaska James H. Hawley Idaho Chester H. Aldrich Nebraska Robert 8. Vessey South Dakota Edwin L. Norris Montana Great West

Courtenay Morgan Co Opens Third Night of The Devil

Roy D Way stars in Franz Molnar sensational play The Devil at the Steward Theatre as Miss Morgan’s leading man. The Courtenay Morgan company receives high praise for the performance in the title role and the theatre’s engaging presentation continues to draw crowds.

Mr. Way Dr. Miller the Devil Devil Prince Albert Gull Miss Morgan Mrs. Hoffman Mr. Mayo Karl Hahler la Grande Miss Morgan and Company Miss. Morgan Peter Stone J. van Buren Courtenay Morgan Company Steward Theatre Franz Molnar Mr. Hoy D. Way

Trail of Twisted Trees Marks Abyssinian War Route

In 1880 after a battle with Abyssinians the dervishes pursued retreat to the lake district. They twisted saplings along the path into living knots to guide the march, a grim roadside reminder of the uprising now still visible in Africa.

Africa Lake Distric

John Bunyan Indicted for Nonattendance and Disturbance

The indictment charges John Bunyan with deliberately avoiding church to hear divine service and supporting unlawful meetings, disturbing the subjects of the realm. He was convicted and sentenced to twelve years and six months in prison.

John Bunyan

Get Out of Doors Improve Health Says Advert

A 19th century style advice block urges women to walk daily and take Chamberlain's Tablets to improve digestion and regulate bowels, arguing stairs, sweeping, and bed making won’t make a woman healthy or beautiful. The note ends with a dealer-focused ease line.

Chamberlain

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