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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1911
Page
4
A fragment shows Bruce Dennis identified as editor and owner of the Hc Observer with a La Grande post office designation, suggesting a second class mailing status. It contains garbled text about court or office terms and unreadable phrases.
The article urges northwestern counties to stage fairs with races to attract visitors while showcasing grains hay horses cattle and local crafts. It emphasizes county pride and public display at La Grande and argues fairs provide publicity and knowledge exchange for farmers to improve stock and crop methods.
A local exhortation praises La Grande and the Grande Ronde Valley, arguing the city rivals others in growth. It urges residents to inspect comparisons, support improvements, and remain loyal boosters, asserting streets, housing, and business are advancing and the town is substantial.
An extract discusses Dr. Bigelow, a mathematician from 1834 to 1888 at Racine College who left to join the Danish States Eclipse expedition in western Africa. Since 1891 he has served as meteorology professor for the U.S. Weather Bureau in Washington and as solar physics professor at Columbia University, also in Washington.
The article surveys late summer to fall trends with double faced silks and woollens, reversible coats, and bright color contrasts. It notes chiffon blouses with metallic brocade, stenciling, and embroidered waists, plus high collars, long shoulder lines, and fashionable foulard fabrics shaping autumn outfits.
A compact list notes August dates with historical milestones and figures. Henry Hudson’s discovery, John Stark’s birth, James Wilson’s death, Tolstoy’s birth and Granger’s death appear alongside British abolition, telegraph advances, rail travel, and Montenegro becoming a kingdom.
Florence Fairbanks bids farewell as summer ends in a reflective personal notice noting the season's close and a quiet transition.
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