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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1911
Page
4
The observer notes a lively ball game played by gentlemen that drew large crowds and promoted friendly relations between towns. Subscriptions and post office details are mentioned, reflecting community life as the season unfolds and memories form for the year.
In a season opener at Baker, La Grande came home defeated 6 to 0. The piece praises baseball as a tonic to the soul and hopes for continued good play and sportsmanship, noting the possible return match with Baker and the joy of a clean game.
Residents who witnessed the Boise aviation meet believe the flying machine is no longer a dream and foresee a commercial airship soon. They say the craft was easily controlled and that air travel between Elgin and Joseph will become practical and daily in the future.
The Dalles Celilo boat canal is nearing completion with about four years expected for full operation. Mayor Morrow reports smooth progress on the eight mile trench at 4 million dollars, with three steam shovels active and seven hundred workers on payroll. Labor turnover remains a challenge as migratory workers drift between jobs.
Jam M. Hoffer of Kane Pennsylvania filed June 30 1910 sworn statement No 08267 to purchase 8 1 2 SW 1 4 Sec 80 and N 1 2 NW 1 4 Sec 81 T4S R38E Willamette meridian timber estimated 400000 board feet value 380 land and timber valued 380 final proof set for July 15 1911 at La Grande Oregon protest allowed by affidavit before patent issues F C Bramwell U S Land Office La Grande Oregon April 18 1911
The passage promotes the Observer Contest with educational prizes and urged experiences across Portland during the Rose Festival, San Francisco meetings of the National Educational Association, Columbia River attractions, and ocean tourist hotels. It advises studying music, home study, and competitive work to gain support and organize networks for success.
Samuel B Braden of La Grande Oregon filed intent to make final commutation proof for his 1908 homestead claim SE ¼ NW ¼ W ½ NE ¼ NE ¼ Section 14 Township 4 South Range 38 East Willamette meridian. Hearing before Register and Receiver at La Grande on April 20 1911. Witnesses E T Peebler Fred W Braden Harvey Leavengood Rex Conaway all of La Grande Oregon.
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