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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1911
Page
6
The notice urges that the ordinance are in effect and mentions John Walden as Chief of Police. It touts spread of relief for bruises sore muscles and rheumatic pains, claiming a better option than Chamberlain's and noting it is sold by all dealers.
Denver juvenile court judge Ben Lindsey, famed for his anti graft stance, will lecture in April on The Misfortunes of Mickey. He recalls past cases of youth crime and his fight against wine rooms amid political opposition and a landmark court ruling on women’s saloon access.
The Portland Half Way Light and Power Co projects to generate more power than any Pacific coast rival by 1914. It will invest about 7 million dollars in water power plants and high tension lines, with 105000 horsepower expected by January 1914. President Josselyn predicts greatly reduced costs for Portland factories as volume grows.
The fourth annual convention of the South Carolina Sunday School Association opens in Spartanburg for a three day session. Delegates from every part of the state attend this large gathering under the association's auspices.
The Lion of St. Mark, symbol of Venice, is a bronze statue famed for its diamond eyed lore and finely detailed mane. Experts note its current form spans eras from pre era to modern times, possibly once decorating an Assyrian palace.
The passage notes the Fighting Cock at St Albans is claimed as England’s oldest inhabited house, with its sign saying it was rebuilt after the flood. It contrasts this with earlier claims for the Saracen's Head at Newark dating to 1841 and the Seven Stars at Manchester pre 1356. It also recalls a Canterbury legend of Earl Godwin’s wife at the Fountain in 1020.
In Natchez a steamboat captain posting a bold ultimatum to 300 to 400 pirates of a waterfront theft, tied a cable to the building and threatened to drag it into the river if the money was not paid within fifteen minutes. The thieves, fearing the captain’s resolve, produced the money.
In Ralph Nevill’s Sporting Days and Sporting Ways two early nineteenth century highwayman tales are recalled. A 1819 incident in which Lady Stanley’s party frightened a robber by a corked bottle, and a fatal confrontation on Hounslow Heath where Lord Berkeley shot the robber dead after a tense stand.
A Russian prince visits Hans Cunon seeking a fur coat he lent the artist. Cunon, wearing the coat and pretending distress, tells the prince he feels weak and chilled, then claims nerves after his brother’s smallpox death. The coat remains with Cunon.
The item explains that the name Knickerbocker was likely Irving’s invention to describe New York descendants of Dutch settlers. Washington Irving used the figure in his Knickerbocker History to humorously recount early city days, which offended descendants at the time according to New York Times records.
Swift writes to Stella about Lon Masham taking him home to eat boiled oysters and includes a recipe. The method involves washing oysters, placing them in an earthen pot hollow side down, covering, and boiling in water until the oysters render their own liquor without mixing with water.
A quoted exchange asks if as a child Mr Wombat ever received a nickel from a seller to go out and play. The reminiscence is presented as a leading question in a Kansas City Journal item.
A. L. Richardson M D J W Loughlin M D P Dra Richardson Loughlin Physicians and Surgeons list office hours and home numbers for each. Dr Richardson residence Main 65 Dr Loughlin residence Main 67 Dr Richardson Loughlin offices both in Black 1362 Ind 353 and Main 2 22 for CR UPton Ph G M E N T special ENT service in La Grande National Bank Building Baker City mining engineer D W C Neilson listed with Baker City Oregon address
Sealed bids will be received by the city council of LaGrande Oregon for constructing 10670 square yards of bitulithic pavement on Sixth Street between Washington Avenue and K Avenue plus excavation tibing and drainage. Bids to be in accordance with city specifications and the Warren Brothers company license agreement on file with the city.
Mech 18 29th informs readers of a paving project in Grande Oregon detailing the agreement terms for laying bitulithic pavement. The document references patents and the duration of the contract, noting signatures by Co. M. Humphreys, Recorder, on March 18.
Notice to I C S students inviting all I C S students to a smoker event at 8 p m on April 1 in the I C banquet hall. Special Representative H Lewis issues the notice dated 3 28 30.
A new book claiming to explain fearful appendicitis causes and easy prevention is read with interest by many. It is given away free by T. Hill.
Residences and vacant lots are offered across all parts of the city under current bargains. Listings include multiple neighborhoods with varying price ranges and sizes, inviting buyers to explore available options in the urban market.
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