Institute at Elgin Proves Successful
Mrs Helen D Hartford of Newberg head of the Christian Citizenship department of the national W C T U and Hattie Wolfe county president visited Elgin for a two day W C T U Institute. An afternoon session in the M B church featured Mrs Hartford addressing the Sunday School and leading a children’s gathering. Aims included forming a permanent L T L group with mottoes songs and salutes. Five cent lunches fed attendees and a picnic dinner followed. Mrs Hartford gave the main address on Christian Citizenship at the union meeting Sunday evening. County president Mrs Laura Boyd hopes to hold similar institutes in other towns during the summer and early fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Helen D. Hartford
Newberg
Department of Christian Citizenship
la Grande
Hattie Wolf
W. C. T. U. Institute
M. B
Harford
Wolfe
Laura Boyd
Humor and Philosophy Observations
A collection of wry maxims on money, manners, and marriage. Notes about sarcasm, paying bills, and the idea that preparation for hard times can itself make times harder. The piece contrasts cheerful smiles with professional grumpiness and the influence of wives and fathers on ambition.
Smoking confession sparks family concern
Dialog shows Sam admitting smoking and a teen saying Am 17. A warning about health implications is paired with a plea not to tell his wife, who might also start smoking. The fragment hints at family dynamics and smoking behavior.
Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge Meets in Astoria
The Grand Lodge meets in Astoria Oregon on June 20 and 21 1911. The O W R N company offers low round trip fares from all points including branches for tickets sold June 1 and 19 valid for return until June 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge
Astoria
Oregon
0.W. R. & N. Company
Splendid excursion steamer T. J. Potter chartered for voyage
The splendid excursion steamer T. J. Potter is chartered to depart Portland from A street dock at Tip, June 19, and return from Astoria at midnight June 21. Delegates should reserve sleeping accommodations through local agents or W. Stinger, city ticket agent, Sid and Washington streets, Portland. For fare details, contact any U B R N agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Potter
Portland
Agh Street
Tip
Astoria
W. Stinger
Sid
Washington Streets
Oregon
Puzzling Ad Offers “Good Medicine” in Lincoln
Fragmentary lines claim someone felt better after three days and boasts of being the proudest girl in Lincoln for finding “good medicine” offered for sale by sellers. The text is garbled and hard to verify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Street Improvement Notice in La Grande Oregon
Notice of district creation and urban works for Sixth Street in La Grande Oregon. Details reference improvement district No 16 and council resolutions from February 9 1910 and May 24 1911 establishing and directing the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
la Grande
Oregon
Sixth Street
Local Physicians and Surgeons Listing for La Grande
Directory style note listing multiple doctors with offices and residence numbers in La Grande. Includes N Molitor M D physician surgeon, Richardson Loughlin doctors, C H Upton G M, H L Underwood eye specialty, G W Zimmerman osteopath, P A Charlton veterinary surgeon with office and residence contact numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Molitor
Adams Ave
Depot Street
Main
Ls Richardson
M. D
J. W. Loughlin
Richardson & Loughlin
Physicians and Surgeons
Phasca
Richardson
Dr. Loughlin
C.H. Upton
Ph. G. M
la Grande National Bank Bulli Ing
H. L. Underwood
P. A. Charlton
Hill
la Grande
Rei
Black
Sixth Street Improvement District Notice in La Grande Oregon
The city council of La Grande Oregon announces plans to improve Sixth Street from K Avenue to C Avenue with macadam pavement curb and walk. It lists affected and benefited properties including blocks 49 47 42 43 and many others with numerous lots. A special levy is proposed to pay for the improvement estimated at 417000. The council will meet June 1 1911 to consider the cost and levy with a hearing for aggrieved parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Strest
Maid Improvement District
Ward District
Sixth Street
K Avenue
C Avenue
la Grande
Oregon
Cochran and Cochran Attorneys in Oregon Notice
Chas E Cochran and Geo T Cochran announce law office locations in La Grande Oregon with offices in La Grande National Bank Building and La Grande News Building. D W C Neilson mining engineer based in Baker County Oregon listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Price
D. M
la Grande National Bank
Black
Cochran & Cochran
Chas, E. Cochran
Geo. T. Cochran
la Grande National Bank Bldg
la Grande
Oregon
D. W. C. Neilson
Baker Cty
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. W. Welton & Son
G. E. Fowler
Rock Springs
Hack and Ambulance
Uptown
E. L. Bussey
Iron Works
Perry Pneumatic Water Systems
Samson Wind
Richardson & Boynton
Zweifel Sheet Metal Workers
Lamb
Grande Ronde Meat CO
George Palmer Lumber Co
Institute
Newberg W. C. T. U
Br Duncan MM. Smith
Sam
Knights OF Pythias
Professional Directory
Geo. W. Zimmerman
Osteopeth
Pacific
C. Moore
Lote
Nick
Chaplin
Las Grande Oregon
M. Humphreys
City of
la Grande, Oregon
C. T. Darley
Cement Contractor
J. R. Oliver
Messenger Service
H. Kesler
Attorneys AT Law
T. H. Crawford
United States
Banc Bldg
Savoy Hotel
D. C. Brichoux
O'Connell
Cigar Store
Observer
Jefferson St
John Melville
J. H. Pe4re
U. S. Land Office
Adams Avenue
Cabintons
Waters-Stanchfield Produce Co
Jefferson Ave
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