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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1911
Page
8
George T. Cochran, city water commissioner for the second district, discusses irrigation tying modern agriculture to biblical references. He notes Genesis chapter two mentions a river for Eden, hinting at auto irrigation rather than manual distribution and jokes about early water governance by Adam and Eve.
Classified note requests a furnished room with bath, references required, phone listed as Black 1291. Dated 8 25 41.
Forest Grove resident Pank Edgar, visiting his son in La Grande, recalls early Grande Ronde years when he planted barley in 1860 and hunted goose eggs at Hot Lake. He claims to be among Eastern Oregon’s oldest pioneers and notes La Grande’s potential as a future city. He plans a return visit to Hot Lake.
Dr. M. K. Hall, a member of the state commission appointed by Governor West, seeks the organized input of Union county groups on highway needs. A Pendleton Roundup meeting of the commission, led by Dr. Andrew C. Smith, will gather farmers and organizations to convey their road wishes to the state board.
Construction of the new federal building here is paused until the arrival of the superintendent of construction who is expected momentarily to commence activities.
William Lee shown unconcerned as he faces charges for the killings of his mother brother and father and arson on the family home in Booneville Indiana Mina Taylor who was to marry him that night testified she knew nothing of the crime
La Grande Investment Company plans three months of Midwest outreach led by B A Benham to Iowa Minnesota and Chicago land shows. Benham will distribute conservative literature and provide detailed valley data to potential Oregon settlers aiming to boost Union County immigration efforts.
San Francisco reports say the Federation of Shop Employees may strike within two weeks if Harriman lines refuse to recognize the union. The ballot vote was nearly unanimous among 4000 workers, with six craft groups to sanction the action.
The text notes Mr Smith will begin a brick garage 60 by 90 feet on the property between the Christian church and Kirtley livery stable. The new building will add to existing residences and Episcopal guild hall, further developing the block and enlarging the business district.
Boxing card set for Rockaway Beach New York features Frankie Burns against Charlie Harvey in a ten round bout. The match headlines a local program with other bouts on the bill.
Purchase of two lots on Fifth Street between Spring and Washington opens a new brick building for La Grande. L. C. Smith, local Ford agent, buys the property through George H. Currey real estate agency. The two lots in question.
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