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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1911
Page
4
The note urges building a good macadam road from the paved street to the park in La Grande. The rest of the fragment references newspaper distribution terms and dates, but no other actionable details are provided.
Citizens argue for a macadam roadway from North Fir street to the city park, noting heavy dirt-street wear and wagon damage. A paved park highway would ease travel, reduce rough riding, and boost nearby property value. Local owners on Fir Street urged to push for the improvement as a prudent city plan.
In a call to residents and businesses, La Grande officials urge immediate cleanup of alleys and backyards amid visible filth. The piece argues cleanliness wards off disease, promotes health, and sustains the city as both healthy and prosperous, urging proactive local effort.
The text notes that most meetings of the assembly should be held, as a treat not obtainable elsewhere in Eastern Oregon, specifically in La Grande. It emphasizes La Grande as the unique location for this benefit.
Solomon Schechter born in Roumania on July 7, 1849. He studied in Berlin and Vienna, taught at Cambridge, and traveled in Italy, Palestine, and Egypt researching Hebrew literature. He later moved to America and for ten years has led the faculty of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America.
The sidewalk in front of the fire department hose house was torn up and reshaped today to create a slanted surface for easier egress and quicker response. Work was completed by a worker nicknamed "Happy" Day.
Oregon Agricultural College assigns Prof Edward C Calloway to head the O A C department at Chautauqua in La Grande. He will maintain an open house at his headquarters for graduates students and friends and will be a key feature of park activities during the work.
A large audience attended last evening’s Chautauqua program with Dr. Gillilan, George Cochran, Dr. Underwood, and Senator Pierce delivering talks. The event featured a popular round table format and the programme aims to benefit farmers and business people of the Grande Ronde valley. The funny man remains the evening’s chief attraction and the talks promise practical insights for attendees.
On this date in history Gen Oglethorpe defeated Spaniards at St Simon s Island Georgia in 1742. 1798 Washington named lieutenant general of the armies. 1811 Henry Meiggs born Catskill New York later a South American railroad builder. 1814 American troops attack Chippewa. 1865 execution of Payne Atzerott Harold and Mrs Suratt for Lincoln assassination. 1898 McKinley signs Hawaii annexation resolution. 1910 Alfonso XII signs ban on religious orders in Spain.
Marie Tempest will star in a new Jerome K Jeroma play set in this country. The production marks a notable return for Tempest to English stages and signals a fresh theatrical collaboration with Jeroma.
Doctor Calvin White of the State Board of Health will speak at the park during next week’s Chautauqua program. He is the secretary of the estate board of health and is a well known physician expected to address the audience.
Augustus Thomas wrote The Devil to Pay a new stage play to be produced by Charles Frohman. The project signals a collaboration shaping a spring or upcoming theater season. Thomas is credited with the drama in early press materials.
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