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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1911

Page

2

Fraternal Lodge Meetings and Knights Advertisements

P O B La Grance Lodge No. 42 meets Thursdays at 5 PM at the depot street and Washington. visiting brothers invited. Exalted Ruler J. Ritter and Treasurer B H. Coolidge listed. Odd Fellows Grand Lodge sets meet second and fourth Saturdays. D F Fitzgerald C C and Daniel Heath, clerk. Red Cross Lodge No. 0 Knights of Pythias meets Mondays in Castle Hall. visiting Knights welcome. Jess Paul and L Lincoln listed as officers.

Oodmen OF the World Iss Bell Aji D. Fittgerald C. C Knights OF Pythias Red Crom Lodge No. 0 Castle Hall Old Elk’s Hall

Women of Woodcraft Circle Meets First Arc

A fragmentary note shows Women of Woodcraft Circle No 47 meeting on a Thursday evening in M o 4. The text references visiting mothers and a community gathering, though details are incomplete.

Woodcrafpt ras+ BRende DeLoo

City Council approves Fourth Street improvement district

La Grande Oregon July 21 1911 City Council adopts plan to improve Fourth Street with cement sidewalks and curbs within specified blocks and tracts. The estimated cost is 7300 00 and a special assessment will be levied on affected property including parts of Grand addition Chaplin addition and nearby tracts. A hearing on the levy is scheduled for August 2 1911.

City of la Grande Fourth Street Pourth Street Jefferson Stenur M Avenue Oregon City Council OF

Untitled fragment hints at a historical notice or table item

The readable text fragment mentions beds, site, chamber, and tables but yields no clear event or names. It resembles a damaged page item or catalog-like entry with scattered phrases. Further context is needed for a precise summary.

Agriculture Surges as Engineering Growth Slows, Kerr Finds

President W J Kerr of Oregon Agricultural College argues agriculture shows stronger growth than engineering. A U S report measures enrollment in agricultural and mechanical colleges from 1909 to 1919, revealing a 133 percent rise in agriculture versus 66 percent in engineering and a 168 percent higher share of agriculture in total enrollment. The study notes segregation of agricultural study into multiple departments and lists regional increases in course offerings from Iowa to Oregon, underscoring rapid expansion in agricultural instruction.

Ore W J. Kerr Oregon Agricultural College United States Commissioner of Education Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges Studen Cornell University Kanaas Agricultural College Iowa

Oregon Farmers Rally Behind Unprecedented Hay Harvest

Oregon Agricultural College reports the hay crop will reach 1 160 000 tons, up about 20 percent in Western Oregon and 10 percent in Eastern Oregon. Dr James Withycombe notes ample storage is needed to prevent waste and highlights hay as livestock feed value, while Dean Cordley praises the crop as unusually heavy and fine in quality.

Oregon Agricultural College Corvallis Ore Oregon The Star James Withycombe United States Dean Cordley Agricultural School of the College

Notice of La Grande sidewalk bids and street improvement

Notice invites scaled proposals for 400 feet of cement sidewalk on Second Street La Grande Oregon with 5 percent bid guarantee. Bids due August 2 1911 by 8 pm. City Recorder C M Humphreys. Also notices district No 6 Second Street cement sidewalk and curb construction pending council action.

la Grande Oregon S Avenue Common Council Second Street Sale Common Council Jaly Sald Council Sald C. M. Humphreys City of

Roadside district plan and assessments for La Grande project

La Grande City Council approves an improvement for a district along Second Street from Jefferson to Main and affecting the east half of blocks 7 8 and the west half of blocks 14 15 and 16 in Grandy’s addition. Estimated cost 2197 56 with public hearing set for August 2 1911 and bids for construction due July 26 1911 with 5 percent certified checks.

La Grande Seeks Bids for Cement Walk and Curb Works

Notice declares sealed proposals to the city council of La Grande Oregon to build about 700 lineal feet of cement walk five feet wide and 700 lineal feet of cement curb on designated streets, with bid submission details and deadlines to follow.

la Grande Oregon

Pipe for Sale at Foley Hotel in La Grande B

A large quantity of terra cotta pipe suitable for well curbs and drains offered for sale. Sizes range from 18 to 0 inches. This is a clearance by DAVIS at Foley Hotel in La Grande B. Uplifted as a cheap sale of leftover inventory with details provided by the seller.

la Grande B. &. Davis, Foley Hotel

Carl Morris Unhappy with Manager Ufers Plans

Carl Morris faces a rough patch after failed attempts to line up opponents with Jim Fino n for a bout. Frank Ufer, dubbed the Oklahoma white hope’s manager, considers sending Morris to the Pacific coast to showcase his skills for all challengers. Ufer, a highly unconventional figure in boxing, has built a fortune from investments and manages Morris for fun, not pay.

Sapusos Jim Fignon Carl Morris Frank Ufer Oklahoma Pacific Coast Morris Ufer

Chamberlain's Liniment Promises Soothing Relief

Fragmentary ad copy touts Chamberlain's Liniment for sprains and soreness, claiming fast relief and restoration to health. legible phrases emphasize careful treatment and comfort.

Chemberlain

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