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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1911
Page
4
The Observer scripturally argues buying playground grounds in La Grande is an investment in children. It says the long term physical and character benefits outweigh immediate dollars and cents, and urges residents to support a playground to improve chests and cheeks and build a stronger community.
A movement proposes the school district purchase a vacant block near the schoolhouse to be used as athletic grounds. The note stresses that land values rise with city growth and urges timely action to secure future sites before the city expands.
The piece notes humans as the only animals that laugh at naturalists and are omnivorous, swallowing animal vegetable and mineral kingdoms. It cites that 85 percent of digestive diseases arise from the digestive organs and discusses acquired tastes for foods once driven by necessity. Raw oysters insects and sea weeds are offered as examples and mentions that strong or abhorrent flavors may appeal after epicurean excess. It adds that some Russian dishes and certain cheeses illustrate this taste shift.
A French fried potato pushcart vendor from France expands into Chicago selling pommes frites. The setup includes a coke brazier under a covered cart and a large iron cauldron heated by beef suet. Potatoes are cut into long narrow pieces, fried, and served in paper cones like popcorn at a circus.
The Oregonian calls Portland lawyers to move to the Kansas county lacking legal representation. A card from Pat McArthur announces his intention to practice law in Portland. This marks a first step in expanding legal services locally.
In a heated exchange, Pat rejects the Oregonian's counsel as tensions rise over policy decisions. The dispute unfolds amid partisan criticism and public scrutiny of leadership choices.
The report notes Hon. Jerry P. Rusk traveled to La Grande from Joseph and did not establish a recruiting station for his rough and readies. It suggests side information from the front that the Mexican struggle may be winding down and not worthwhile.
The valley escaped heavy losses in the late freezing spell with fruit largely unscathed though reports vary by locality. A providential preservation appears to have protected the Grande Ronde fruit crop compared with other northwest areas.
Communities in the Grande Ronde valley and Wallowa county show a united push to promote local industries. If continued, the effort could trigger a campaign with noticeable results across the towns.
In La Grande Justice of the Peace court Jesse B. Paul sues James Hanson. Defendant must appear and answer within six weeks from first publication by April 29, 1911, or face default actions.
Plaintiff seeks judgment for 8.00 plus costs and disbursements and asks the court to apply 48.80 held by Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company toward the judgment. Summons published in La Grande Weekly Observer under a March 14 1911 order by Justice Arthur C Williams. Hearing on final account set by J C Henry Judge with notices in Union County Oregon.
In Union County Oregon the County Court cites Harry Bair Lawrence Bair and unknown heirs to appear May 2 1911 at 10 AM in La Grande to show cause why an administrator should not be granted an order of sale for lots in Sterling's Addition blocks 5 12 and lots 12 4 in block 12 as part of the estate proceedings
Nathan L. Gray of Meacham Oregon has filed intent to make final proof on land described as NW 1-4 NE 1-4 Sec 9 T 2 8 R 84 BE and timbered Sec 17 T 1 S R 35 E in the Willamette meridian. The hearing before the La Grande Land Office occurs April 22, 1911 with witnesses George D. Hilyard W S Hilyard Earl Gillanders and J B Baker all of Meacham Oregon.
Executor of the estate of John H. Post files final account with Union County Court Oregon. Court fixes Saturday April 15 1911 at ten o clock forenoon to hear the final accounting in the County Court room at the courthouse in La.
An old advertisement extols Chamberlain's liniment as superior for sprains bruises and rheumatic pains claiming no better remedy and noting it is sold by all reputable dealers.
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