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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1911

Page

4

Editorial on Oregon rural population loss and Union county

The Observer cites the Oregonian's critique of rural decline in Union county Oregon noting three thousand residents shifted to Parker county after the Panhandle was created It condemns the emphasis on urban growth while rural counties lose population and warns that consolidation of small holdings into large farms harms local communities.

Oregon Union County Prem Sat Panies Paker Oregonian Panhandle Observer The Commercial Club Marton Salem Wheeler County Gilliam County Grant la Grande Union Lui Guise Iowa Commonwealth Wheeler Joe Pendleton

Tricksters Tricked A lively comedy Pathe Song Sugar Moon

A humorous note describes the comedy Tricksters Tricked and lists Pathe song Sugar Moon performed by Mr Cowan. The brief item highlights entertainment offerings and the performing artist.

Pathe Sugar Moon Mr. Cowan

Blame Sought Over Second Street Water Pipe Work

Taxpayers of La Grande question responsibility for the Second street water pipe project laid by city workers last summer. Citizens wonder why $12 000 to $15 000 may be needed to redo the job within a year as inquiries spread among local residents.

The la Grande Evening Observer Second Street Jefferson Avenue

Taxpayer Call for Answers Puts City Stake in Spotlight

A reader appeals for responses to questions that may affect city taxpayers, urging officials to address concerns and clarify plans for public funds and services. The note emphasizes accountability and civic interest.

This Date in History May 5 1776 to 1902 Highlights

A compact list of notable events: the Second Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia on May 5 1776, the opening of the French states-general at Versailles in 1789, Dr John William Draper born in 1811 who later took the first photograph and died in New York City in 1852, and the first Cuban Republic Congress meeting in Havana in 1902.

Philadelphia States-General of France Versailles John William Draper Liverpool England New York City Havana

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