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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1911
Page
4
The Observer Bruce Dennis editor and owner appears as stamp at the post office in La Grande as second class matter. Subscription rates appear in the masthead as part of the paper’s standard notice.
An eastern physician describes the Grande Ronde Valley in lyrical prose. He portrays the train threading the mountains, valleys and surrounding towns including La Grande Powder River range Hot Lake Island City Elgin Union City and the Beloved scenery. He expresses reverence for nature and contentment to stay amid green fields and blue hills.
The Portland Oregonian notes the founding of a new high school at La Grande as a sign of educational progress. It argues education fuels democracy and views Oregon’s rising secondary schools, led by Portland example with Lincoln school, as vital to civilization’s advance.
The article praises Baker for introducing a full four year high school course under Mr Churchill, noting Ashland and Salem as early leaders and arguing public schools boost college attendance and statewide educational growth. It contrasts high schools with colleges and underscores long-term unity with state universities and agricultural colleges.
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