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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (April 13, 1911)
PAOE 3 4 ,4 Worn 4 2,y iJkbf WOT Ms o KNOWLEDGE COMPETITION The Observer today announces a novel and Interestingcompctition, the basis of which In familiarity with La Grande's commercial life and practi cal acquaintance with her various firms and business houses. - A number of questions are asked. Who will answer thimt As Will be noted, several attractive prizes are of fered as a stimulus to competition. Answers, to.be correct, must have firm, names correctly spelled and is th usnal style of the firm. By this is meant that It will not be sufficient to merely say "Smith's or "Smith's Gro. eery," when the firm's name and style is "John D. Smith ft Bro. Where the location or street number Is asked for Jt must not be omitted. The correct answers to the various questions are already on file at this office, and Id each Instance have been' furnished by the firms themselves, so there may be no chanee for a dispute. Competition closes Tuesday, April 18. Answers wDl be numbered con secutively as they arrive and the first one received that is correct will re. celve the first prize, and so on. Legi- MlVt anil Htnii will Ulan H fmnul In thV contesL ; This will be republished next week w'Hh the correct answers together with the list of prize winners. Every man, woman and child who reads this is welcome to enter the competition, ex cept employes of the Observer and their relatives. All answers must be sealed and signed with full name and address. Addrtes all answers to i KNOWLEDGE CONTEST, ' : : ; ' , ; Care the Observer. tilligent, and refined proclivities the dentist na3 become fully as Indispen sable as the physician. We must take car of the teetn or in arter years we repent the negligence iu much sor row. T , re ,is plated before you In this paratraph a dentist who has b?-n practicing here for a period of iu' years. His Inviting oftice suite I00K3 tut on Elm street. He is in a mod ern build.ng of financial cast. He is a graduatSpf the North Pacific dental college tt ortland. He is thorc?h ly up to date and has attracted a class of patrons that any dentist would be proud to. have. You are to glv: his end location. First Prize, Cash - - Second Prize, 1 doz. Photos, Ritter Studio - Third Prize, Trade Order Wright's Drug Store - $10.00 $10.00 $5.00 ttiniVllMrll Btl1?Att m am f ... .......... i thing that comes up before him. .You are to gvt his name and location. And write it down in your address book for convtnlence when your day ot trouble comes. , location of this new store, also name of proprietor. NUMBEF 7. Will it be difficult for1 con-i naa ' Thaw momifstiir. onrl trart ?U J,cat,& the ,lead,n- Picture granite, marble and stone monuments ?W ' th ? 'nstIJutlon caniot "point of all designs. There are few ceme- wtth pride to a longhistojy;, but Its teries in this part of Oregon which present standing with the people as have not some specimens ot their art- a resort for amusement go.rs fills the istlc effort to do honor to the depaft- whole city wtlh pride. Pictures are ed. This business was established by changed Sundays. Wednesdays, and the. present firm in 1900. They guar- rlaays, and they are always new antee their work dto be equal. to that here before. They get. the ' very 0f any house In the west, and they . gnest class films, those which are have a very large assortment of.de- raade by companies which tmploy the gigns from which to select. They also ' auur 10 oe lOUna. It IB the fnrn nh onn Tim anri hiillrilntr Btnntt nf NUMBER 21. This is a complete home furnishing storeone of those places from which go out more real bargains than from any other class ot business institutions extant. Many ar ticles of furniture are just as good as new, although they nay have stood in somebody's parlor or .bed chamb.r a few months. And so with stoves and ranges. When they are brought in and overhauled, all damaged parts giving way to new repairs, they are practical ly as good as new, although they sell NCMBER 2S. Who 1a the man in J this city to build that new delivery wagon, or any other kind of a wagtt you may wish? He has been a wagon maker in this city for several year3. LHe also does blacksmithlng but no norseanoelng. He will do any kind of repair work or build auy kind of a wagon you want to order. He also deals in second-hand wagons and bug gies, ; He has eight fine bargains on hand, just now, all overhauled and in good condition. You will sea bis name on the side of the, shop and over the door. There are seven letters in his name. Give the name and location. ooDular. modern nlav Tmiira of th n,, nrf enntmcti of Bfon I at half rtrice. Thla . dealer has been city, uive - tne name and location.- work of every description. Give the The only onj on this street . ; name and location of this works, also ' ' name of proprietor. ;. v .. . NUMBER 8. In this establishment , ! . we find cigars, tobaccos, confection- ' NUMBER 15. Where la' the one ery., periodicals, newspapers and best nlace in La Gradna to Wiv vour NUMBER 35. This number is to represent a store that has been in ex istence here, end under the same man agement for 'a period of 17 years. They carry a great variety of goods. It is neither a dry good3 or a grocery store. It can not be classified in any of the usual lines of merchandise. They carry staple and fancy notions millinery, baskets, vases, hair goods," veiling, hosiery, handkerchiefs, laets. drawn work, toys, dolls, wagons, cards " games, stationery, etc. but there Is no use trying to enumerate. They have nearly everything. They are right in the heart of the shopping district. Give the name and location. DUMBER l, What drug store ts this which has a corner entrance and a side entrance in the reart It is the.' oldest drug store in the city. In this ; Store you will find everything for the' health and bodily comfort. They have ' a full line of drugs, druggists' sun- dries, cosmetics, patent medicines, etc. j It is the only place in town where j you can purchase the Nyall remedies,; a line of remedies for all ailments ' that have no superior. It is th& place! ' where they put up that excellent'Whlte j - Pine cough remedy (preceded by" the j name of the store). Also the Culem; Cream tnat has made such a hit with the ladies. Give the name and loca- tlon. .-y" : v NUMBER 2. In what leading gro cery store in this ity .will you fflnd the Barrington Hall coffees? Also the Blue Stem flour? It is the place where you get that excellent boiled ham and dried beef. It is a grocery store that has been making hlstqrv under Its present management for 2 1-2 years. Two wagons are. kept busy all the time making the deliveries to their many patrons. They make a special ty also of fresh fruits and vegetables. Everything they handle is of the high est quality and their system of busi ness is very attractive to the people of La Grande and surrounding coun try. Give the name and location. sporting goods. It is kent by a sen- tl man who wears the name of the eighth president of the United States. In any . of the lines mentioned you will always find the best quality, and always up to date. This is the place where everybody goes to get the news and to get good reading matter. Give the name and location. NUMBER 9. A large hotel will two ' hundred rooms,, ,. ; European plan, conducaed by whom? Close by the d . pots, cars handy . to take, - 1. . . , , - -, . Most excellent chefs ; do cook ; airl bake. , , ( ' . Guests arrive from everywhere To be housad and fed and cared fo ; And these will go and others com?, All entertained as good as home. . Sample rooms large for commercial men, , Bu3 Hues not needed to Berve this good ' inn. i ... . Best hotel in all this region, -Travelers aver this is the legend. A splendid place to patronize. Give its name and win the prize. ; NUMBER 3. What is the name of this meat market? It has been a going Institution under this name for four years. The name Is as broad as the valley, and Its trade is equally as widespreading. They have their own abattoir and cold storage plant, butch ering their own meat and supplying both wholesale and retail. You will always find the very choicest fresh and salt, meats, bam, bacon, lard and sausages at this market; also pickles, delicacies, olives and appetizers of all kinds. They have fresh fish twice a week. There are no stow-away cor ners In this market. Everything is fresh and clean-smelling as the out door flower garden. Give -the name and location of both markets. NUMBER 10. What- is the name and location of the oldest harness man In the county? It was 32 years ago when he first started in business here. He do. s his own manufacturing out of the very best materials and when he puts out a set of harness his name and guarantee goes right along with it. He also manufactures saddles and carries a big line in stock. Also blan kets, robes, whips, and all horse goods. There is everything here to complete the horse's wardrobe, .And when- it comes to prices there Is no man in Eastern Oregon that can discount him on quality goods. The name Is a pro duct of California. Give the name and location. . - , garden and field seeds. This number represents a house, that was establish ed bere in 1893. They operate a large warehouse and deal in hay, grain, feed flour and seeds. They are the distri butors here for the Rock Creek flour, a very superior bread maker. Also represent the wholesale grocery ac counts in this district fof the Allen, & Lewis wholesale grocery in Portland, and the Baker City wholesale grocers. Do a general storage business. What Is the name and location? ' NUMBER 16. Do you Bmoke? Do you chew? Then this rhyme Is, meant for you: This store keeps goods that overwhelm, at a 'certain number next to Elm; any kind and any "price, and his candies, too, are nice. We miht have added, do you fish? If you do here you'd get your' wish. A line of tackle he keeps that, I declare, would surely the wisest iflsh ensnare. But life Is too short these rhymes to fit, therefore excuse, there'll be more nit. This is where the boys all go to. find their smokes and chews you know. Get wise, and give the namei also the number Just the same. : ' NUMBER 4. What Is the name and location of this enterprising Jeweler and optometrist vo has been doing business In this city for 20 years the oldest d:aler In that line in the city? This is an Important considera tion in buying anything In the Jewelry line. The average person Is dependent upon the reputation of the siller.. It is next to impossible for the layman to detect the deficiencies that lurk along the path of this Industry. At this store you are safe.' The 20 years of reputable dealing here is worth much to every purchaser of good3 in this line, r They are experts In this tore on repairs of watches, clocks. and Jewelry, and correct fitting of glasses to your eyes. NUMBER 5. You read, of course and probably have purchased many en tertaining books at this store. It is the one best place to get everything in the line of books and periodicals stationery, school and office supplies, pianos, phonographs and muslral in Btruments of all kinds. They keep a large line of the latest sheet music. Tney are exclusive agents in inis city for the Star, the Richmond and other good pianos which they will pell you on easy terms. You can nay for the Instrument whil" on t usin" it. They carry a large l;ne of disc aud cylinder records for the, talking mt chines. What Is the nnme and loca tlon of this concern? ' , NUMBER 11. If you 'want to eat good bread, life-giving, nutritious, healthful bread, made out of first qual ity flour, and baked In the most finish ed perfection you should eat the bread that comes from this bakery. If you are eating any other kind you are not eating the best. They also furnish the best pies, cakes, cookies, dough nuts, etc. They have a capacity of 2,000 loaves of .bread dally and they are working a good part of the time up to their full capacity. Their bread is found on sale in all the live grocery stores of the city. During the summer months they serve ice cream and bak ery lunch. Give name and location. They are outside the high rent district. NUMBER 17. There are two live ones in this grocery firm, and you will not find them in the high rent! district They are sole distributors here for the Snow White and Our Seal flour, manufactured and packed ex pressly for them. They also have the Leege & Hasklns coffees, a find blend that no one else- in this city handles. They have a large stock of groceries and houseware, and they enjoy a very large patronage. They are on a corner and they have 60 feet front, Including the wareroom alongside. Another fea ture of this store is their large and varied stock of garden and field see, both In package and In the bulk. Their expenses are low and they make low prices. Give the name and location of this Ann. v . : , . NUMBER 18. La. Grande has Its mills, its churches, Its schools and other public institutions and it has this restaurant, which has become the popular place to dine. Its name sug gests that It is a pattern for all like Institutions to go by. The very best home cooking is served here, short or ders and dinners. The service Is all that could be desired. There are 16 tables In use all the time. It is the popular place for banquets and such. You are to give the name and the loca tion. You will know it at riight by the electric sign. doing business here for bine years, all this time near the same spot He car ries a full line of household furnish ings and hardware. What is the name and location? It is the place where you can get a Standard 125.00 talking machine for only 17.88. .,."... NUMBER 22. There has been some kind of mercantile business on this corner for more than 20 years. ; First it was a big general store, then a hide market, then a meat market, and for the past three years it baa been a live . grocery store. Recently it has changed hands, and 1b being enlarged and improved somewhat on the inter lor. It is not right In the center of the city, There is no need to gravitate to the center to get good groceries and provisions at the lowest price. You will find everything for the table here, Including the freshest of fruits and vegetables. Tbey have their own delivery wagons and their trade reach es out all over the city. They ate live wires. Giye the name and location. Also give name of the firm. NUMBER 23. Give the name of the leading dry -cleaning ;works In the city? This firm took charge ot It In February. It Is fitted out with every facility for cleaning and pressing. They also do "smart merchant tailoring. All cleaning is done by the dry process no fading or shrinking. Ladies' and gents' apparel cleaned, repaired and pressed. ' They also do dyeing and they are In position to guarantee their work to give absolute satisfaction. They claim that their Improved pro cess is the one safe method. Give the name and location. NUMBER 12. This number repre sents a business that has been estab lished here for eight years. They man ufacture and sell mostly in the local market the very choicest butter, under a name which if we told you the name of the brand would reveal the Iden tity at once. They also make most de licious ice cream for which they have a big sale during the greater part of the year. They supply retail deal ers and families. Also sell sweet cream, milk and buttermilk. They have built up a big trade and each season increases it very largely. T.hev have a full enulpment and the place is kept thoroughly sanitary. Give the name and location. v . NUMBER 13.-A large produce com pany Is represented in this paragraph Tbey have been doln- business in this city two rears. They are wholesale and r:tall dealers in hay, grain, feed, flour, fuel and poultry supplies. They are sole distributors , here for the Snow Drift flour, something that is classed v?ry high by those who are good bread makers. Also exclusive dealers here 'p t)te Diamond brand of poultry feed. There la. none better manufactured. You are to give the name and location of this company. 1 NUMBER 19. Where Is the agency in this city for the Columbia bicycle and the Pioneer motorcycle? Also sell the Franklin automobiles and do all kinds of automobile and bicycle re pairing, carry a full line of automo bile and bicycle pusplles. Do general repairing of all kinds fix every thing tnat needs fixing. Repairs type keys to order, grinds-and sharp ins knives, shears, files and gums saws, repairs sewing machines, etc. He Is a machinist of 15 years' experience In all lines. Has a garage and necessary machinery and tools for outw work of all kinds. What Is the nama and lo cation? NUMBER 36. One ' of the promi nent real estate agencies Is put befor . you in this number. They have hi?h grade Investments for the small In vestor, fruit, alfalfa, timber and grain lands, In large or small . tracts. 'Also do an txtenslve business In exchanges. If you have property for trade any- ; where they are the people to see. In their office will be seen a display fit Grand Konde .products that. prove in wrumjrtir'ttte Bott.- 'inm agency also handles Are insurance, represent ing the German Fire, the Franklin, the Providence, the Horticultural, ono ' of the strongest Mutual companies ' lu the state of Washington, and othelj good companies. What is the nam? and location. Also give name of the manner.'- NUMBER 29. To whom do you go for dyeing and cleaning when you have some delicate fabric which you are not willing to trust to the "ordinary establishment? This is the largest and oldest works In the city and they are now receiving new and the most modern machinery for taking, care of tnwr rapiuiy growing ousiness. i am dry or French cleaning process Is one of the Important textile discoveries of recent years. But the process, ia also somewhat complicated and difficult It needs expert knowledge and nroner machinery. This is where this house has the advantage, both in experience and facilities They do work for both ladles and gentlemen, and guarantee perfect satisfaction. ; Give the name and location. . I NUMBER 30.r-Do you know what firm in La Grande handles the Deer ing harvesting machinery, the Oliver chilled and Mollne plows, the Henney and Racine buggies, the Bain, Weber and Mandt wagons, the Monitor wheat drill, and so on down the line? It is a house that has been a headquarters for farm machinery and farm tools of all kinds for 16 years. It has been within the laBt two years that they occupied their present commodious TvrH,uBe. ney are uve ousinesa they are both kept busy. Another meu ua nave oeeu instrumental in feature Is the asentlo . sfctelel. white NUMBER 37. WIjo is the dentist la La Grande who gets out of the old ruts and practices the modern kind of dentistry? No old time methods, no old-time prices. To b eup to date you must find out to whom this sketch refers. . There Is progesa In every thing else, why Is it not reasonable and ethical for charges to come In den tistry? This dentist is a graduate of the Philadelphia Dental College. He has been practicing here four years. He , makes a specialty of the latest crown and bridge work. His office Is fitted with two dental chairs and NUMBER 24. This cigar ' factory was established in this city five years ago. You are to give the name ot the factory andthe location. You are al so to give the name of his leading ci gar, which sells at 10 and 12 1-2 cents two sizes. If we gave you the name of this cigar it would reveal the iden tity. He Also manufactures the C. B." and the Lord James" 10c cigars and the "Little H" 5c cigar. You will And them all the very best values for the money. Next, time you Una up at the cigar counter call for them. The proof of the pudding is in the smok ing. ' - 1 . ., (';- drawing lots of trade to this city. Give the name an dlocatloa of this company, . . . : s 1 ; NUMBER 31. It Is a fact that one can tell a good liveryman the first time you djive out la one of his rigs. There is always something to give the "slip-shod" man awav before one has gone a block. -The ;- liveryman in La Grande who makes, good is wbo? He has been a practical liveryman : for many years and has had charge of thesd stables a half dozen years. He Knows the business,' thoroughly, enamel dental furniture, where all Instruments are sterilized. You will notice the metal Blgn at the foot of the ttairway. Give name and loca tion. ' ,.--'-'v-'-"' . NUMBER 25. One of the leading you are thinking of makln an Invest paint and wall paper marta Is put ment. He has lands In large or small before your Imagination In this little tracts for sale, Improved and unim- word picture. You will see hit name proved, some splendid bargains- He placarded all over town, on nearly ev- also does an extensive insurance busi- ery corner. The city would hardly ness, being agent here for the N. Y. know how to keep house without the Underwriters, the Concordia, the Cltl- little receptacles which ha has made zens, the Hamburg-Bremen; the Na- so prominent. He has been following tlonal and other gilt edge companies, the painting business heie. for many His name suggests a very dense colon years. Carries a full line of the Bass-, . , .. , Heuter paints for which hi is the sole' NUmBER 33.-Where in this city is agent in this city. Also rtsa a in wall the piace to get the wet paper, el s. glass, and painters' sup- g0 .rtgM t0 th, gpot-if y0u know piles of all kinds. He is a painter and where that Is? The? make i specialty decorator of exceptional skill. , GIt , of cholce whiskies, bottled inbond. name and location. , V . - . Ther are 'also the distributors in this city for NUMBER 38. Who are the" insur ance experts of La Grande, and where will their office be found? . Tbey make a specialty of fire Insurance, repre senting 14 of the best companies, headed by the Home, of New York.. The combined assets of their com- k panies amount to J129.616.4G0. Thev ' . his stables he has a department for Insurance business, paying little at the vehicles and one for the' horses, tention to real estate, -and considerable And he gives the horses a change at attention to mortgage loans. They !' night time,- taking them to the base- 'can generally furnish money promptly ment where they rest their feet on the on good property. They have been ground, rather than on hard boards, doing business in this city a number i0.tanAmLi0f thu"at18 18 artV of years. They have an office on the large American city. You are to give ground floor, name of the stables, name of propri- , '" " etor and the location. , , NUMBER 39. 'TIs ' the sweetest . - . '! ' story ever told. There is always one 1 NUMBER 32 What is the name and .leading candy store in every town of ' location of the' prominent real estate this slzs a place where they manu man that is always In the market to facture the verv choicest confections buy and sell Grande Ronde valley ', and ice cream and other frozen daln- lands? There is. probably no one in, ties. In none of the Oregon towns this valley better posted on the value ( is there on-, that will excel the one and adaptability of lands than this which La Grande has to Its credit' ' gentleman. He is one of the best men -You are asked to give the name and in the whole valley to counsel with if location of this popular place. In this establishment tiy.e highest skill is brought to bear to produce the most edible and delicious products. The proprietor is thoroughly familiar with every phase of modern manufacture of this character. The place Is beauti fully fitted. 7 NUMBER 14. This Is the last firm rou wnt to see. the first one you will NUMBER 6. Among people of In- Imfr for, whpn you have need of thernd lorwtlon. t n A UiijIw.I.a. WX M .V NUMBER 26-Where do you find the WhWTU7. r"" . . JX.':. f" best kitchen , cabinets, the Gunn sec- the 0verIand beer. . Both brandr In tlonal door cases, tne park win vei- wh writers, umbrellas, guns. locks. makeaW carpets, and many other line f a soeclaltv of famiivrali nn LXJll most excellent house furnishings. qBOrg an! haTe a,,ar va,et , This house had its beginning under imported and domest wines. A verv the name of one of ) the, present firm flne bar conducted alg0 an 1 seven years ago. It is on a corner and serve excellent lunches on the side, has 60 feet of frontage. It covers one Co,d ,unche, at f Give the floor and a balcony, two departments, name and location two entrances. They carry a complete ,,. 4 , ' ,-- , . line of furniture, carpets, linoleums. vr'Mnn-o Tv ' , V lace curtains, portieres, couch covers, .,sBtR 34 This new variety etc. They make very close prices and "or kc "Pin length what it lacks command a large and growing trade. 1 tn .wn Jou th,nk of 8ome You are to give the name and location ?rtlfi.y??.ha.r1l3.kno.w where t0 turn of this firm - . . this is the place that should vuur huw nnuo. it is tne one nlace NUMBER 40 This Drug Store bears the name of a king, v, The "King refers , to a certain line of remedies for which this store has the exclusive agency in this city. These remedies have a national reputation, being the result' of 'latest discoveries and long ex perience In . medical science" a dif ferent 'remedy for each ailment, not one remedy for all. You are to give the name of these remedks, and also the name and location of this store. You will find everything In the wa. of drugs and druggists sundries here. : It is the store that has been located -bere 12 year. - it Is the store, where " they have the large soda fountain, the Pickard band-painted china and the Rlcksecker Toilet line. : NUMBER 20. "If you have beauty, come, I'll take it; If you have none, come, I'll make It." This is the incen tive offered by a certain leading photo studio in this city. And it goes with out saying that 'n threshold Is cross, ed by hundreds of the smart set, and other sets,, as the days go by. This studio has been a fixture In this city for a period of years. The class of work turned out Is of a very high grade. Portraits are th: specialty, and they are produced In the highest style known to the art, all styles, and tistry, sizes. ing is on the ground floor. NUMBER 27. In every branch of " ihe!'y whe" you can bunch all science there is progress but in none i"0",- ''J.16 notions and get them for has there been greater progress than. prIce tnat w't lea more money in In the treatment of the diseases ot an NUMBER 41 The real estate man looketh upon the country with glory and setteth the world to 'thlnkln. Here is one of 'them who has been boosting for La Grande and the Grande ' Ronde valley for many years In var- , lous and sundry capacities. He is -"the one realty man in town who has no property of his own for sale, nd does business on a strictly 5 per cent basis." ' . It Is a cold day, and very imals. This number is to represent a vniir ' huraA than 9 .m ..... -1 where whnri thv .ri-v tl, ia. wet, wn:n ne nas not a lew cnoice wDere unere. tney rcarry the regular h',na , rtt- Mnnrtv a.,H tormin " ",v7"v"! - line. You pwtinnt . ,. or, .i, i uargains in city property ana tanning ye erlnary surgeon who has been lo-. neJ Jou cannot 0e enJ lands with which tto Interest the lo cated here four years, and who prac J nylD r'.h1 to lnvest 119 tices vaccination, sureery and den-1 ien 8" "ew. "Rht from the fac- ,un flrft inBlirniir(, hnff th mi ii'H nnv n r-ta rnuninvii rti t m ....,vv. ,J MID IMM J T. VI CJVJ V UU I dll He Is a graduate of the Ohio 7. - r:: thm ,..mv nere ior ine AiunancQ ana mv i. ii naa b very suoBianiitti ouuu-: ciaie university. He treats' norses, -- ;, ,ij vu winianmhiire' Vlre Insnranra romnan In a scenic location. The sturY' cattle and dogs. He has had splen- count an are worth much more rJl"1!'. r.B"r.anc.B.c.omPaJi Give the name did success and his services are In de mand nil ovr the vallev. He- Is a than they bring here sell for more In the regular way, Give the name and (Continued on Page Rtghtl Ttere W&. si Clue to HdleinitMy mm if J