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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1911

Page

6

Concert by band tonight at Washington and Depot

Midweek concert by the La Grande band draws many fans as they perform tonight. Band leader Snap announces the program including National Emblem, Goddess of Liberty, Wild Cherries, Zeona, Offenbach selections, and Lights Out. The venue is the corner of Washington and Depot.

la Grande Snap Today Howard Snyder Watts Offenbach Boetger Mareh McCoy Washington and Depot

Wreck Near Weatherby Delays Traffic on Night Run

A freight train derailed near Weatherby on the La Grande division causing delays to east end traffic last night. A wrecker cleared the wreck and resumed service by morning with only slight delay to the morning Chicago train.

la Grande Division Weatherby Here Chicago

Lane Honored on Grand Ma Lane Birthday in Cove

Cove July 27 Special Grand ma Lane birthday anniversary became a gala day as Mrs Sanford with neighbor help entertained about 40 guests in a large dining room. Eldest daughter visiting from Utah assisted with an excellent dinner and birthday cards and presents added to the memory.

Cove Grandma Lane

Recital at Alicel features Katherine Travette in impersonation

Chicago soprano Katherine Travette will present a recital at the Alicel church in Alicel Oregon on Friday evening July 8 1911 Admission is 15 and 25 cents Proceeds support the church program special note from Allcel July 7.

Chicago Alleel Allcel Misa Katherine Travette Wil Ston Alice Oregon

Farm Notes Not Written for Farmers by H L Roan

In a humorous rural column H L Roan mocks hired hands who whistle to cows, claiming a sensitive heifer is unsettled by song during milking. The piece contrasts poetry with practical farm needs and ends with a sharp, cautionary image about whistles near cattle.

H. L. Roan

Holstein Calves and Owl Songs Clash in Rural Ruminations

The narrator contrasts Holstein calves and their sleepy nature with sharp critiquing of farm life. A satirical riff mocks the Holstein breed for indolence and danger, and marvels at the owl as a melodious yet unpopular figure in society. The piece ends with a rustic tip to jar a dreaming Holstein with a fork.

Brotherhood of Hoboe

Ohio Editors to Take Long Trip

Annual summer meeting of the Associated Ohio Dailies opens at Breakers hotel Cedar Point. After electing officers and finishing business, editors and families will tour western Canada reaching Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Ohio Cedar Point Associated Ohio Dailies Breakers Hetel Canada Alberta Saskatchewan

County and District Clerks

Galveston Texas July 27 report notes the county and district clerks handling routine filings. The item outlines clerical duties and upcoming deadlines in the local administration.

Galveston Texas

County Clerks Association Convenes In City

The 19th annual meeting of the County and District Clerks association of Texas began in this city this morning and will run through Saturday with exhaustive discussion on methods of keeping mortgage records naturalization papers taxes and other daily duties.

County and District Clerks

Southeast Senate Races In Virginia Mississippi North Carolina

Warm senatorial elections press forward across the South with contests in Virginia Mississippi and North Carolina drawing voter attention and campaign activity as midterm campaigns heat up.

Southern Virginia Mississippi North Carolina

Alfalfa and grain ranch for sale in valley area

Sub irrigated ranch offering 50 acres alfalfa 55 acres fall wheat 10 acres oats with remainder summer fallow. Includes six room house barn and outbuildings. One of the valley’s best for alfalfa grain and dairy. Price 85 dollars per acre with down payment and balance terms. This year’s crop should cover a large share of price.

Timothy la Grande

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Elite Dyeing & Cleanivs Works Bate AA John Melville Adams Ave Snap Wrecker Lane Grandma” Lane OF Mrs. Sanford Toggery AL Andrews Sociation of Wenaha Lumber CO Greenwoop & Madison Bell Summerville LaGrande Elgin Country City Third Street Second Street T'’’ Avenue North Depot Vv” Avenué North Spruce Street Security Land & Trust Company
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