Observer notice from La Grande postal listing
The fragment notes a newspaper notice related to La Grande and a post office matter. It references a second class mailing designation and a Peewee mention, but lacks full context or clear event details.
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1911
Page
4
The fragment notes a newspaper notice related to La Grande and a post office matter. It references a second class mailing designation and a Peewee mention, but lacks full context or clear event details.
The piece weighs the proposed strike by boiler makers machinists car repairers and carpenters. It argues recognition of the federation and apprenticeship training as key issues while defending workers right to quit and urging arbitration or acceptance of a strike as a citizen right in this country.
Weston on walking for health advises persistence to gain benefits and describes practical gait tips. He cautions against fancy methods like toe and heel, advocates flat footed steps, full ankle and leg movement, natural arm swing, and steady breathing for long-term endurance.
The article notes La Grande resisting calls to host a so called white-laverse headquarters amid local opposition and political maneuvering. Community groups rally to keep the location away from the city citing concerns over safety and inclusivity.
The writer urges harsh methods to punish criminal traffickers, arguing burning or hanging would deter others. They condemn sexual predators as worm in human form and claim current legal steps are insufficient to rid the city and neighboring towns of this “degeneracy.”
Albert Francois Lebrun, colonial minister in the new French cabinet, was born in Mercy-le-Haut on August 29, 1871. He studied at the lyceum of Nancy, the Polytechnical college, and the National School of Mines before serving as a professor in a top French technical school for several years.
About eight years ago he entered political life in his home district and was elected to the chamber of deputies. He gained attention for his debate skill and broad practical knowledge. His appointment as colonial minister at a young age surprised French political circles.
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La Grande Oregon city council votes to create improvement district No 8 and plans boardwalk construction on Second Street from F Avenue to C Avenue. Property owners in listed blocks face a special assessment estimated at 407.90 dollars with a hearing set for August 30, 1911.
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