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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1911
Page
8
Street committee backs establishing a near paid fire department with a street sprinkler purchase. A man and team would be hired, housed near the hook and ladder, and ready to respond, as council favors the plan though hiring or purchase is left to the next meeting.
In the Pacific, observers on Vavau and Tau Island prepare for a near five minute total solar eclipse. Sir Norman Lockyer leads the South Kensington Solar Physics Observatory party, with German scientists aboard Tau, to photograph the corona and identify elements still undefined in the sun.
The final Eastern Oregon district debating championship pits Baker against Pendleton Friday in Pendleton. Baker's team led by Leland Finch will argue that further navy increases are desirable. Judges come from Whitman College. The Baker threesome includes James Donald and John Jenkins with AL A. Smith assisting.
A revised program for tomorrow evening's recital by Miss N. Lucile Allen's pupils and the high school glee club under Miss Angst includes duets, trios, and a noted Evening Song. Proceeds benefit the literature library. selections list performers and pieces such as Summer Night and Tom's Little Star.
Dr. P. A. Charlton holds the new state law copy and outlines the Stallion Registry steps. Owners must file blanks with E. L. Potter, declare breed on affidavit with $10, post a breed card, and await inspection. If approved, the board finalizes. noncompliance leads to prosecution. May 26 deadline looms. inspection may occur later to avoid short breeding seasons. Also Baker liquor license petition denied. five foot partition rule to remain in force. $1,000 license not raised.
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