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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1911
Page
4
A brief notice from The Observer records a second class matter at the La Grande post office. Subscription rates appear garbled and unreadable in the fragment. The readable portion indicates administrative content about mail and distribution without clear figures.
A compact list recalls key dates and actions including Maine's 1820 admission, 1866 Fenian volunteer call, 1871 Manitoba assembly, 1875 Cardinal McCloskey, 1844 thaw on the Mexican Central railroad, 1898 Sir Henry Bessemer’s death, and a 1910 presidential message on seal islands in the Bering Sea.
The article laments the untimely death of architect John Merven Carter in New York. It notes his mature genius, unfinished projects for public libraries and Baltimore beautification, and the loss to cities where his practical aesthetic vision promised significant civic improvements.
Governor Beryl F. Carroll of Iowa, born March 15 1860 in Davis County, rose from farm life to Bloomfield residency and statewide politics. He served in the legislature and other offices, elected governor in 1908 and serving a second term, known as a leading advocate for good roads.
March 15 marks the death of artist Salvator Posa in Rome. Born June 20, 1615 near Na ples. The list notes 1744 the French and Indian War in Canada, 1767 Andrew Jackson born in North Carolina, 1781 Guilford Court House defeat, 1806 Paris C Dunning born in Guilford County NC.
A critique argues that modern college leadership is subsumed by business aims. It contends deans and professors cannot replace trade influence, calling for a more intimate, scholarly approach to shaping youth beyond platform publicity and endowment-driven priorities.
Abilene adopts the commission form of government as Kansas looks to new civic structure. Texas sets July to vote on constitutional prohibition of liquor traffic. West Virginia plans a special session next month to discuss a primary election law. Michigan secretary of state Frederick C. Martindale seeks the Republican nomination for governor next year. Taft's visit fuels Kansas Republican optimism.
Whitman conservatory of music in Walla Walla plans four prize scholarships of $100 each to be awarded after a public May 1911 competition. Oregon Washington and Idaho teachers may nominate students aged 25 or under, with at least seven contestants. Winners receive a year of free tuition and two half hour lessons weekly.
FOR SALE 130 quarts choice canned fruit including strawberries raspberries blackberries pears and some plums also household goods. Call Independent phone 1367. CITY SCAVANGER Joseph Turnbull city scavenger. Anyone wanting my services call City Recorder's office. FOR RENT Furnished and light housekeeping rooms. Mrs BE Moore 1617 Fourth street.
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