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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1911
Page
4
Manly Habits Boost a Boy's Future, Says State Officials
A message from State Superintendent Alderman urges schoolboys to keep nails clean and shoes polished as a simple discipline. A story from another town shows how neatness and self care helped a poor boy rise from janitor to a high paying position, illustrating lasting value of grooming. The piece also promotes the upcoming Union County fair in La Grande as Eastern Oregon’s premier event, with heavy local effort to make it the best yet.
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Alderman
Sout
Stout
Prof. Stont
Alderman Jave
Oregon
Union County
la Grande
Truthful Representation Drama in Oregon Appeal
Citizen duty urged to ensure representation at the exposition. Oregon Development league demands truthfulness in literature and warns against deceptive prospectuses. La Grande Christian Science church thanks the Observer for a volume on Mrs Baker Eddy, praising her strong character and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Clearch
la Grande
Observer
Mrs Baker Eddy
Pendleton Minister Faces Hard Times Says He Could Not Find Work
A Pendleton minister discusses the struggle of finding employment and the limited opportunities for clergy, noting the difficulty of securing work and the impact on his ability to serve the community.
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Pendleton
Will Grandy oats field praised as best in eastern Oregon
Visitors to the Will Grandy field of oats southeast of La Grande hail it as the finest oat field ever grown in eastern Oregon. The claim comes from those who have seen the crops and stand by the assessment of exceptional quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wile Valley
la Grande
Oregon
Atwood Aims for Long Flight as Aviators Progress
The aviator Atwood plans a lengthy journey he promised. Several aviators expect to develop practical aerial navigation for themselves. The Guild Hall is under construction, and St Peter's Church members will soon have a new social and amusement home.
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Atwood
St Peter's Church
History Notes on Wars and Notable Births
A compact sequence of historical facts and milestones: Bosworth Field and the Yorkist- Lancastrian clash. Howe’s Long Island actions. William Kelly born 1811 and Peasemer steel method noted. 1849 Venice capitulation to Austria. 1861 Confederate Congress in Richmond. 1870 US neutrality in Franco-Prussian war. 1878 Serbia independence. 1880 Harrison stone laying for Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Monument. 1903 Salisbury death. 1830 birth year listed for Lord Salisbury.
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Richard
Bosworth Field
Confederate Provisional Congress
Richmond
United States
Servia
Belgrade
Harrison
Indianapolia
David R. Francia
Missouri
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Interior
Lord Salisbury
England
Birth of James O Connell Labor Leader Highlighted
James O Connell born August 22 1859 in Minersville Pennsylvania. He rose from apprentice to president of the Knights of Labor and later led the International Association of Machinists expanding membership from 2500 to 75000 and served as a vice president of the American Federation of Labor after the merger.
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James O'Connell
Ste Oarions
America
Minersville
Oil City
O’connell
Detroit
Knights of Labor
International Association of Machinists
O'Connell
American Federation of Labor
Colonist Train Boom Predicted for Oregon Travel
William McMurray of Harriman lines reports a surge of eastern settlers to Oregon this fall with colonist rates starting September 15 for 40 days. Special colonist trains will run to Portland daily with dining car service and enhanced accommodations to handle the influx. Charley F. Fee of Southern Pacific echoes expectations of heavy westward movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McMurray
Harriman Lines
Oregon
Chicago
Middle States
Portland
Charley F. Fee
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
South Carolina Confederate Veterans Reunion Opens in Colombia
Columbia August 22 The capital city hosts the South Carolina division reunion of the United Confederate Veterans with veterans and friends arriving from across the state. The final session this morning included opening addresses and greetings as proceedings continue tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
8. C
South Carolina
United Confederate Veterans
Chamberlain’s Linthc Freely Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement extols Chamberlain’s Linthc for sprains and injuries, claiming it eases soreness and quickly restores a healthy condition. It urges readers to buy from all dealers.
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App. Chamberlain
Pyrta
Aia
Oll
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