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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1911

Page

4

The Observer Post Office Listing Notice

The Observer entered at La Grande as second class matter. The remainder of the text is unreadable garble with no clear event or names to summarize.

la Grande

Final actions linger in Spokane rate case and land office

The article notes ongoing final actions in the Spokane rate case and at Hermiston land offices. It mentions Uncle Sam's cryptic approach and questions whether the ebony idea will be shattered, reflecting unsettled dealings and repeated finalities before authorities.

Teddy’s Spur Stirring Arizona People

In the very nature of things Teddy should stir the people of Arizona. For has he not proven his ability with the spur?

Teddy Arizona

Membership Push at Commercial Club Urges Immediate Action

A strong call urges members to quit hesitation and drop their Commercial Club membership now with urgency and repeated emphasis.

Pull Together for La Grande Valley Prosperity

The Commercial club of La Grande forms a working body to address valley issues for the next year. Citizens must join and out of town property owners must participate to raise property values and welcome homeseekers headed to Oregon. Local business and nonbusiness residents should volunteer to support a united effort.

Commercial Club of la Grande Oregons Grande Ronde Valley

Valley livestock drive urged to showcase Grande Ronde babies

The Union is urged to shift focus from awarding prizes for the prettiest baby to promoting a lineup of Grande Ronde babies. The note argues that mothers would be vexed by a single prize and encourages broader display to mobilize interest in the livestock drive.

Barley Springs to Life as Grand' Ronde Grunts

Readers note early signs of barley growth as Grand' Ronde reports a gentle, persistent field grunting like a plow at work. Farmers observe the season waking with modest yields anticipated.

This Date in History March 21 Highlights

A compiled list notes events and births on March 21 across years. Included are Johann Sebastian Bach born 1685 in Eisenach and died in Leipzig, 1760. 1760s political figures. the Congress flag raising in New York. 1801 Etruria created by Napoleon. 1805 Washington College established. Benito Juarez born. Robert Southey died. 1841 Burnett inaugurated California governor. 1871 marriage of Marquis of Lorne and Princess Louise. 1881 Manitoba boundaries extended. 1910 Italian cabinet resignation over ship subsidies.

John Sibbastian Bach Eisenach Gey Leipsic William Bull South Carolina Sheldon N. C New York Kingdom of Etruria Washington College Washington Benito Juarz

Birth date and career of future Minnesota president Dr George E Vincent

Dr George Edgar Vincent born March 21 1864 in Rockford Illinois marks the upcoming succession as president of the University of Minnesota later this month. His career includes Yale education distribution in journalism Chautauqua Institution sociology at Chicago University and leadership roles at the University of Chicago and Chautauqua Institution.

George Edgar Vincent Cyrus Northrop University of Minnesota Rockford, Ill Yale University Chautauqua University of Chicago Vincent Lee

Fashions and philanthropic quirks among the rich

The article notes a vogue among wealthy Boston women who fund social aid and start dancing schools for poor children. It discusses altruistic fashion among donors, praising personal influence over money, and highlights efforts to uplift the poor through education and culture.

Boston

Auction sale of Paul A. Sorg’s show horses at Durland’s

New York on March 21 reports the auction of Paul A. Sorg’s vast stable at Durland’s Riding Academy. The collection cost over $200,000 and features blue ribbon winners led by Vanity Fair, a bantam hackney mare who has won top National Horse Show honors.

New York Paul A. Sorg Durland Riding Academy United States Canada Sorg

Sour Stomach Relief Promised by Mi-O-Na Tablets

An advertisement proclaims MI-O-NA stomach tablets from Newlin Drag Company as a guaranteed remedy for indigestion bloating gas heartburn and related stomach distress with no red tape. It claims fast relief from fermentation eructations and nervousness linked to digestion.

Turor Newlin’s Booth Mi O Na Buffalo N. Y Newlin Drag Company

Fifty years of women in foreign missions celebrated in New York

Three thousand women from diverse denominations join a month long celebration marking the start of organized female missionary work in the United States. Carnegie Hall hosts lectures by prominent speakers while the Metropolitan Opera House on Monday hosts a Pageant of Missions with three hundred participants presenting tableaux of missionaries' work worldwide.

New York Carnegie Hall Metropolitan Opera House

Marriage License Issued to Lowe and Pierson

County Clerk Ed Wright issued a marriage license this morning to Mr Lowe and Miss May Pierson.

Ed Wright Mr. Lowe Mise May Pierson

Smoking Legal Again in Olympia Washington

The report from Olympia states that it is now legal to smoke cigarettes in Washington marking a change in state policy and allowing public smoking under new legality. Public spaces and enforcement details are noted but specifics are not provided.

Olympia Washington

For Sale Two Milk Cows Easy Milkors at Corner Two

Two fresh milk cows for sale described as easy milkers. Inquiries pass to 1001 corner 2nd and J streets.

For Sale Poultry and Livestock Listings

Red Plymouth Rocks Rhode Island Reds and White Wyandottes priced at 1.50 and Black Orpingtons 2 and 3 dollars per pair. Also 8 choice Rhode Island Red cockerels listed. contact Chas BE Perry 1315 Jackson Avenue and large brood and work mare at 1915 Jackson Avenue.

Plymouth Rocks R. I Wyandottes Perry Jackson Avenue

For Sale One Acre Tract with House Barn Poultry Yard

Bargain sale notice offers one acre with six room house, barn, poultry yard and 50 Barred Rocks. Includes fruit trees and berries. Owner leaving valley and must sell at once. Imbler Oregon contact A L Rice.

A. L. Rice Imbler

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Bruge Dennis L’ning Hermiston Uncle Sam Booker T. Washington Commercial Club the Observer Gage Lyman the Quality Store la Grande National Bank LA Grande, Oregon United States Depository J. Holmes F. L. Meyers W.J. Church Vice Pres Far Zundel Ass’t. Cashier Ohio State Journal Women's Overton Lumber Co Union, Oregon Bell Phone Hattie R. McDonald E. c. Herzinger Savoy Hotel Geddes Bros City Scavanger Joseph Turnbull City Recorder's Office BE. C. Moore Fourth Street W. G. Hunter Wallowa County D. Birchoex Witton & Reed Ivanhoe Madison C. O. Ramsey J. B. Stoddard Clint van Fleet Golden Rule Pattison Bros
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