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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1911
Page
4
Notice indicates the Observer Bruce Dennis Boltor and Owner entered at the La Grande post office as second class matter. Details on daily and weekly rates appear incomplete and unclear in the text.
The second Chautauqua assembly at La Grande draws hundreds each evening as attendees enjoy concerts camping and swimming. Dr Sadler discusses human nature and public health and tomorrow the state board of health closes the assembly with guidance on sanitation. Congress and politics are criticized for slow voting and a two‑chamber system debated as wasteful.
A humorous reflection on members of Congress imagining constant public interest. The piece notes that every crossroads store crowds will gather when mail arrives to learn how their representative voted or spoke, illustrating a satirical view of political theater.
Arrangements are being made to hold automobile meets in La Grande about once a month. The writer urges securing a proper park with a race track, ideally near the city park, to host auto and occasional horse racing each season. Clean racing is praised as a great sport.
Hollis Burke Frissell marks his 60th birthday this year. The article notes him as a prominent local figure and references family ties, contributions, and community involvement.
The longtime principal of Hampton Institute in Virginia, born July 14 1801 in Amenia New York, began theology study at Union Theological Seminary and was ordained in 1880. He served as chaplain 1880 1893 before becoming principal as Hampton expanded its training for negro youth noting about 1500 students today.
July 14 1602 Cardinal Mazarin born died March 4 1661. Bastille destruction marks start of French Revolution. 1790 Louis XVI swears to uphold constitution. 1853 Crystal Palace in New York City opens. 1862 West Virginia admission. 1877 Great railroad strike expands. 1882 Peterborough Ontario diocese established. 1902 Campanile of St Mark Venice falls.
C H Upton Ph G M C physician and surgeon offers special attention to eye ear nose and throat care. Office details included for patients seeking specialized medical services.
Law office of Green and Small summarizes details from a public notice area including room numbers 15 and 16 and references to Starthorne’s address in La Grange. The fragment emphasizes a legal matter involving R. Jos Green and A. Small.
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