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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1910
Page
2
A stage production titled Continental Congress of ’76 presents garb and dialogue of intrepid congressmen. Spectators at the Chautauqua Grounds will hear a storied treatment drawn from historically true data.
A Monday 3 pm reenactment at Chau Tauqua Grounds reproduces the Continental Congress with E E Bragg as John Hancock and other locals portraying delegates. The program follows preserved minutes and reads the Declaration of Independence with debates and signings in period garb by about thirty participants.
ABrooklyn Eagle reflection notes how counting by tens underpins buying by the dozen and larger lots. It argues the decimal system arose from finger counting and that twelve offers more equal divisions, yet suggests no likely change to ten despite practical quirks.
Public notice states that on June 8 1910 the La Grande Common Council created Improvement Districts 1 2 and 3. District No 3 covers Willow Street and several avenues and alleys from Adams to Fourth Washington and Pennsylvania avenues and adjacent blocks.
A struggling plan to remove a stray dog named Bluie from Ridley Park falters when a five year old boy’s plea “Bwoole loves me” reveals the child’s bond. The parents abandon the kidnapping, and Bluie remains with the family.
La Grande Oregon council on June 22 1910 announced a special assessment plan for District No 3 with Willow Street and multiple avenues listed. Estimated cost 74246 05 and a July 13 1910 meeting to consider the cost and levy with hearings for aggrieved parties.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Liniment as a superior and cheaper alternative to plasters for lame backs and pains in the side and chest, priced at twenty-five cents for a bottle.
Prompt careful attention given all work. All work guaranteed to pass underwriters' exam. Best electric iron in market. Electric fans available. One door south of Oberver Office.
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