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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1911
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows a section calling owners and occupants to keep streets and sidewalks clean and free of rubbish. Included is garble about compliance and penalties plus an unrelated advertisement for Pazo ointment promising piles cure in 6 to 14 days.
Colonel W G D Mercer of Eugene has written a prose poem on the Oregon apple and sent a copy to Senator Oliver. The piece celebrates creation with biblical imagery and vivid natural detail, praising the Oregon apple and its symbolism in love and harvest.
New York announces the city will build the first hospital dedicated solely to measles care as part of a larger contagious disease complex that already includes diphtheria and scarlet fever facilities. Measles is described as more prevalent than either disease.
The 0 W F N announces a new daily through train from Walla Walla to North Yakima starting March 24 with a Wed morning departure from Walla Walla at 9 15 arriving 2 00 p m. Return from North Yakima at 8 45 a m to reach Walla Walla 2 30 p m. Additional trains run between Kenne vic k Grand View Midvale and Sunneyside with connections to Washington divisions. WM. McMurray, Gen Pass Agt, notes for full service details. Also health note on Chamberlains Cough Remedy with foot bath tip.
In pursuance of council resolutions the Common Council of La Grande Oregon designates Main Avenue Improvement District No. 8 and intends to improve Main Avenue from Fourth Street to First Street. The notice states property affected lies between Main Avenue lines and lines west from Fourth Street through block centers in Gran dy's and Romig's additions. A special assessment will be levied to pay costs estimated at 12230.00. A public hearing will be held Sunday in April 1911 at 8 p.m. in the council chamber. La Grande March 20 1911 City Council Recorder C M Humphreys.
Local lodges announce regular meetings and visiting member invites. F and A M La Grande Lodge No 4 4 meets first and third Saturdays at 7 30 p m. La Grande Lodge No 434 meets Thursday evenings at Elk's club. Crystal Lodge No 1 and Red Cross Lodge No 27 also publish weekly gatherings with hosts and secretaries.
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