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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1911
Page
4
The notice indicates Bruce Dennis was listed as observer and second class matter at the La Grande post office. Details are incomplete due to damaged OCR.
The Oregon W C T U erected a 36 by 80 foot two story cottage at Gladstone near Oregon City with a wide front porch to host assembly work and provide a rest room and sleeping rooms for about 20 women. It will be open next July and August with a matron to supervise and admit working women and girls for a nominal fee. A second nearby outing is planned for next year to aid more tired women and girls with limited means.
The governor is described as facing several lawsuits and a libel cult, with a land company set to challenge his administration. The piece hints that sound-minded people see little basis for the accusations and notes potential support from Mont Henne if the state’s companies and stock are pushed toward stricter land sales.
The northwest crop of juniper is expected to draw heavier travel to the region next fall, while Chicago area show prospects are seen as influencing immigration patterns this year.
A playful exchange in the City Journal contrasts romance’s rough edges with the idea that too smooth a courtship may bore a young man and cause wandering. The dialogue highlights witty banter about love and permanence.
A short Detroit Free Press exchange features a wary remark, a cautious reply, and a claim of knowing the fool in question. The fragment hints at concern over purchases and judgment, with implied commentary on prudence and perception.
A local dignitary tests a schoolboy with questions about miracles and sun and moon science. The boy remains calm and exposes the adult's flawed reasoning, ending with the claim the visitor would be a liar if told the sun was really the moon. The tale mirrors comic classroom exchanges from titles like Tit-Bits.
The three-year-old son of a Methodist minister, at an Indies gathering, refused to sing for a treat and instead recited a line from scripture, God loveth cheerful giver, prompting the host to offer another cooky. The event left attendees cheerful.
On a city street Payson asks Deadbeat where he lives now. Deadbeat replies he moved to a new place with a high fence and a sign that reads Post No Bills to warn creditors. Judge notes the signage as the punchline.
A fragmented cartoon caption mix from Cleveland Plain Dealer and Puck features a thief poaching a lady’s handbag and a character shouting against women’s suffrage. The quick punchline implies arrest news and political commentary from early 20th century papers.
Notice of district 14 improvement on Fir Street from O W R N Co north line to Monroe Avenue. Cement walks to be built with a $1 010 00 estimated cost. Hearing and levy of assessment to be held August 16 1911 at 8 p m in council chamber. Public notice dated August 4 1911. City Council recorder C M Humphreys.
An unclear OCR fragment references a bribe case and a court setting with partial mentions of a chamber and a brief obiter. The readable portions include stray names and numbers, but concrete details are missing. The piece seems to report on a legal matter without full context or clear outcomes.
A brief notice lists individuals including Jess Paul and C C R L Lincoln with initials and roles, suggesting a records or meeting snippet from a local organization. The fragment implies a roster or signatory line without a full context or event details.
B. S. Hope Chapter No. 13 describes stated communications on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month. Vielting member paratie invites Carric B Hunter. W. M. Mary A. Warnick, Soc.
Sealed bids for brick and stone city hall construction in Elgin Oregon will be received until p m Saturday August 19 1911. Plans and specs available from J L Slater architect La Grande or Elgin city recorder. Council may reject any bids.
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