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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1911
Page
4
The Observer notes La Grande suburb and uptown protection improvement with auto fire engine. Chemical tanks carry charge to quell most blazes, enabling faster response and labor savings per man, praised by Portland observers, urging local review before further expense.
The city considers advancing from volunteer fire service to motorized apparatus to protect vast properties. Officials note old methods fail against large blazes and emphasize buying new equipment, with an initial cost around $6,000, as a prudent, economical move to save property.
The governor circles the political map with a possible bid for the presidency. Writers note his limited time in the classroom and question whether the Democratic Party might back a candidate who has spent little time in formal education.
The Elgin community can take pride as a $10,000 bond issue sold above par, signaling strong credit and solid civic progress and improvements for the city.
The Second street pipeline debate stirs La Grande residents from public apathy. Authors warn that civic lethargy is a national problem and highlight local effort to engage residents in public affairs.
Farmers in the Grande Ronde valley report crop prospects are at their best, a finding that makes Grande Ronde securities appear strong in the financial world.
The Inland Herald of Spokane ceases publication after about a half million dollars spent and mounting debt. Directors F. B. Gregg, Dr. T. L. Catterson, and W. H. Schissler face winding up the company as losses continued at roughly ten thousand dollars per month before the receiver’s sale on February 1.
The Allan Haynes Publishing Company, capitalized at 30000, was sold at public auction for 10000 to P B Gregg. Receiver F H Sammis notes debts near 200000 at sale time. A new company formed with Gregg as leading factor capitalized at 400000, after bonds and donations funded the original venture.
Orison Swett Marden argues in Success Magazine that age discrimination harms older workers as churches hospitals colleges and factories favor younger hires. He urges reconsidering retirement norms and protecting skilled experienced workers.
A terse exchange questions who writes songs of the people and mocks current lawmakers. Red Hen attributes a desire to shape laws to the songwriter, with a brief jest about taking control of legislation.
A brief dialogue notes the contrast between worry over future income for the poor and concern for the past gains of the rich. Matt remarks on universal anxiety, while Scott links financial status to outlook. The exchange underscores social and economic perspectives.
Dr N Molitor physician and surgeon located at Adams Avenue and Depo street corner. Office main 68. Residence details appear incomplete.
Directory lists physicians surgeons veterinarians and attorneys in La Grande Oregon with office hours addresses and phone numbers. Includes Drs Richardson Loughlin Upton Cunderwood Zimmerman Charlton Cochran Crawford Neilson and Cochran & Cochran plus Dentists and a mining engineer contact details.
The text stresses glasses must be worn at the exact angle prescribed and fitted by an optician. It notes children do better in spectacles than in eyeglasses, and warns to avoid loosening the frame. if loosening occurs, the glasses should be refitted and tightened.
The New York Tribune notes Earth's gain from meteoric debris adds about one hundred tons daily, thinning the globe by a fraction yet enlarging its radius. This growth strengthens gravity, while centrifugal forces push outward, slowly increasing Earth’s distance from the Sun over long spans.
A Byron anecdote from a Con variations extracts recounts his aversion to women eating at Piccadilly. At lunch he reportedly cried German, dizing beast and flung the veal tray into the hall, causing Lady Byron to leave the room, as told by Haydon the painter.
A Bristol Tennessee resident says two of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets cured his long stomach trouble after two years of physician visits. The note, signed by Thos E Williams of Middleboro Kentucky, urges readers to obtain the remedy from all dealers.
Local fraternal groups announce regular meetings across multiple lodges. F A M La Grande Lodge No 4 holds first and third Saturdays at 7 30 p m with L M Hoyt and C Williams as officers. La Grande Lodge No 429 meets Thursdays at o oclock in Elk's club. visiting brethren invited. Ebe kahs Crystal Lodge No 49 meets Tuesdays in I C C F hall. visiting members welcome. Knights of Pythias Red Crane Lodge No 27 meets Mondays in Castle hall with R L Lincoln in charge.
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