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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
4
Fragmentary text from The Observer mentions Bruce Dennis and a post office in La Grande as second class matter with unclear surrounding context and garbled wording. The readable items suggest a note about mailing status or publication placement.
The town of Tiwi and nearby residents expect a large turnout for a Union rock show headlined as La Grande Day. Local buyers anticipate visitors from the valley and Easter Oregon as stock show interest grows.
Today was circus day and the town woke early to see the elephant and hear the music. Spectators lined the streets as bands played and families enjoyed the performance in the sunshine.
Community leaders push school garden program as a healthful, constructive use of summer downtime. They argue gardens teach life skills, prevent wasted leisure, and build character by linking play and work through outdoor education. Cooperation from residents is sought to start now.
The piece argues that lack of adequate transit and open-space regulation drives slums and crowded, dilapidated housing. It cites G A Forni on city congestion, land speculation worsening conditions, poor air and sunlight in living rooms, and stagnant shaft air with garbage accumulation in tenements.
A New York Evening Mail critique condemns advertising frauds in large communities and urges merchants to uphold truth in ads. It warns fraudsters will face consequences and praises advertisers who meet their promises, calling for better cooperation between merchants and newspapers.
The writer notes that best conjectures about the true spring of actions are uncertain and history only supports the actions themselves. He doubts Caesar was killed by twenty four conspirators and questions whether their motive was solely love of liberty.
P O E La Grande Lodge No. 433 meets each Thursday at 8pm in Elk's club corner of De pot street and Washington avenue. Visiting brothers invited. H J Ritter Exalted Ruler H E Coolidge Rec Sec. Knights of Pythias Red Cross Lodge No. 27 meets every Monday night in Castle hall old Elk's ball. A Pythian welcome to all visiting Ksighta.
Ronde Crecig No 47 holds a meeting on the coming Thursday evening at the LOG saw All visiting members are requested to attend Carrie Robb G M Lizzie Ellsworth listed as attendees.
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