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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1906
Page
2
Idaho producers gear up for a grand fruit exposition with hopes for record prizes as judges from thirty eight stations review exhibits from the Gem state and nearby regions. Oregon and Washington issue warnings while the event promises sizable prizes and strong competition amid state pride.
Professor Shaw of Vassar College outlines an ideal city with clean well sprinkled streets and shade trees. He condemns billboards vacant lots used as dumps and urges benches window boxes and river recreation piers to foster patriotism and beauty. He links lack of playgrounds to future crime and the need for curfews.
Reports from life saving services Wuere and MAN describe two rescues where men were revived after 16 to 26 minutes under water. In both cases recovery extended beyond a day, emphasizing cautious assessment before declaring drowning. The piece warns against premature death pronouncements during crowded seashore season and urges prompt, sustained resuscitation efforts.
Fruit and sugar beet raisers from Colorado and Utah have issued notice they will attend the exposition in Boise for the National Irrigation congress, planned for September. The notice indicates their upcoming participation and attendance details.
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