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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1911
Page
6
The advertisement proclaims Elite Dyeing and Cleaning Works can deliver the best ironing and pressing service at fair prices. It guarantees no ruin of materials and pledges prompt attention to customer garments.
County Superintendent Eve Bragg reports sufficient teachers available for Union County school districts as opening dates approach. Clerks’ reports confirm districts will hire competent staff promptly for the new year while high schools expect a large share of graduates to meet required standards, a higher rate than the state average.
Humboldt reporter notes heavyweight wrestling champion Frank Gotch, listed at 226 pounds, plans to weigh about 200 pounds on contest day. He trains in Humboldt with top wrestlers on his staff ahead of the Labor Day clash with George Hackensmidt in Chicago.
A Taft appointed commission in New York on August 1 investigates second class postage rates focusing on transport costs for itineraries at the event and pending prices. The study seeks to gauge value and justify tariff changes in postal service.
A new two story structure at the corner of Depot and Washington is nearly completed and will be ready for occupancy within two to three days. Henry Carr and Co. will move the undertaking department into the new quarters within about ten days, with the chapel and related facilities to be furnished as the building is completed.
The notice invites all visiting members to attend the Monday meetings in the month at the L Oo hall. Signers include BH Dantels and Ed Heath with clerk confirmation.
Ancient papyrus found in Egypt is said to contain an alleged dialogue between Jesus and a chief priest in Jerusalem. Researchers Whittimore Gronfall and Mun are translating the text with Nevotian exploration backing.
The text invites visiting members to attend meetings held every Tidesstar evening in brao F ball AU. Mrs Xatie Arbuckle and Miss Anna Alexander are named as organizers or attendees.
An 18 year old one legged youth from New York began a run to Children on a wager of 2000 dollars. He aims to complete the journey in months and hopes to match the trek's length.
The record notes communications with Bacond and fourth Wednesdays at 6 each month. Visiting members invited. Carrie Be Hunter and Mary A Warnick listed as officers or staff in the minutes.
Notice of sealed proposals for 400 lineal feet of boardside sidewalk five feet wide along avenue in La Grande Oregon. Proposals due by 8 p.m. August 2 1911 with five percent certified check. City Recorder Wa C Humphreys by order of the county July 14.
Fifty five acres of fall wheat and fifty five acres of alfalfa are listed with ten acres of oats and 50 acres of alfalfa. A good six room house with wood barns and outbuildings accompanies the property. Down payment and two year balance offered with favorable terms and expected crop income.
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