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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1911
Page
3
La Grande housewives study the sugar question as July adds 85 cents per hundred pounds. Local users predict no sudden drop and expect continued high costs during the fruit canning season.
A whimsical hymn extols Eastern Oregon's beauty and bounty. It touts rivers, orchards, wheat, and summer breezes while praising mountains, farms, and Cedar City style charm amid playful regional verve. The lyric blends humor with regional pride across towns like Mosier and Oregon.
The Arcade Theatre shows an educational film titled Washington Relics praised as a hit for old and young alike. The reviewer insists the picture brings viewers close to the great father president and should be seen by all students this last night.
Modern Woodmen of America members gathered at the Judge hall for a monthly stag party. Guests enjoyed fruit, smoke and ice cream refreshments with card games and planned future games of chess and checkers as part of the month end social.
Fire department heads from nearly 20 leading cities in Ohio gather at Cedar Point for the annual Chio Fire Chief's association convention. The three day sessions focus on school fire protection and safety restrictions for large public gatherings.
Covey Mator Cat company manager Covey was arrested after a half hour pursuit by Patrolman Sims. He allegedly exceeded speed at East Sixteenth Street and Belmont Avenue, refused to stop, and finally surrendered at Sixtieth and Belmont. He pleaded guilty by telephon and was released on 24 dollar bail applied to fines.
Water Superintendent L M Hoyt said the delay in supplying water to the burning building yesterday was due to the wrong wrench being attached to the hose cart. He stated hydrants and all others had been flushed and the mishap did not involve the hydrant itself.
Prominent Jews from around the world arrive in Switzerland ahead of the International Zionist Congress to be held in Basle in August. Delegates travel to Basel for the world congress as August meetings approach.
General merchandise store in a thriving mining town priced around $9,000 with buildings. Business last year grossed $22,000, expenses about $5,000. Corporation to dissolve. Will exchange for city or farm property or part cash with terms. Ad reads box 553 Baker Ore 7 21 81.
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