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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.
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1911
Page
4
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.
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.
In the very nature of things Teddy should stir the people of Arizona. For has he not proven his ability with the spur?
A strong call urges members to quit hesitation and drop their Commercial Club membership now with urgency and repeated emphasis.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
County Clerk Ed Wright issued a marriage license this morning to Mr Lowe and Miss May Pierson.
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.
Two fresh milk cows for sale described as easy milkers. Inquiries pass to 1001 corner 2nd and J streets.
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.
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.
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