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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1911

Page

8

Oregon track meet opens with records in Eugene

May 12 special reports that over 125 entries have been received for the University track meet in Eugene. Thirty one high schools and colleges from Medford to Baker compete as the event is praised for ideal weather and a fast, widened track. Fraternities fund hospitality and trophies. Millering and Shad headline prelims with high hurdles and hammer events expected to showcase strong performances.

Oregon Medford Baker Eugene

Prof Ressler to Speak in La Grande May 18

Prominent educator Prof E D Ressler will deliver a free public lecture in La Grande on school subjects May 18. Ressler is a noted member of the NBA and holds a key post at Corvallis connected with the CAC, recognized as an authority on education.

Ressler la Grande E. D. Ressler Corvallis

Southern Illinois Editorial Association Opens Annual Meeting

Mount Carmel May 12 The Southern Illinois Editorial Association began a two days session with strong attendance. A highlight will be a talk by Walter Williams dean of the University of Missouri School of Journalism.

Mount Carmel Southern Illinois Editorial Association Walter Williams School of Journalism University of Missouri

Businessmen Seek North Powder Commercial Club

Field Lecturer Sayer of the Portland Commercial Club arrived in La Grande and joined S. M. Slough to organize a substantial commercial club at North Powder this evening. Local businessmen show strong interest as the plan progresses with Sayer remaining for publicity in the region.

North Powder Sayer Portland Commercial Club la Grande Portland Oregon

Oldest Engineer Anson Curtiss Visits La Grande

Anson Curtiss, oldest engineer on the O R and N and the oldest on the O W system, visits La Grande today. He is joined by George Barnhart, Spokane based, and sparks warm handshakes with old-time throttle men and railroad pioneers including Jack Watson.

la Grande Anson Curtiss Portland Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Dad” Moon J. D. Matheson Jack” Watson Curtiss Watson LaGrande George Barnhart

Piles Cured In 6 to 14 With PAZO Ointment Guarantee

An old advertisement notes men transact private matters in the city and promotes PAZO Ointment claiming cure for piles within six to fourteen days with money back guarantee.

Dr. Keating Glasses Offer Rimless Frames at Low Prices

Dr W H Keating advertises first quality lenses in all fittings with guaranteed frames. Rimless glasses with bows complete priced at 7.00 and 8.00, emphasizing comfort and easy wear. Quick offer to take advantage of these low prices.

Dr. Keating

New School Assured Bonds To Be Voted This Summer

Imbler Oregon May 12 Special Imbler proposed twenty thousand dollar high school building comes closer to realization after mass meeting and a committee to select site is named H Mc Goldrick Jett Gaskell Chas Cleaver A F Wilson and Pete Westenshaw A meeting to vote bonds not to exceed 20000 will be called in a few days A non combustible building will be erected before school commences next fall.

Imbler H. McGoldrick Jett Gaskell Chas. Cleaver A. F. Wilson Pete Westenshaw

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