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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1911
Page
4
The Observer laments fading patriotism as older veterans warn that the next generation grows careless about the tech, training, and duty that sustained the nation during past struggles.
J Q A Richardson of Allces received a state check for Indian War service in 1856 at Walla Walla. He recalls hardships and later helped settle the Grande Ronde valley. He urges Americans to renew patriotism and fly the American flag on July 16 each year in the Grande Ronde valley and Walla Walla.
The passage of a plan to aid Union and Wallowa counties advances with Hot Lake supported by Senator Pierce. He pledged full backing, saying theLa Grande sanatorium benefits the area and its people, promising loyalty and shared prosperity for the institutions and communities involved.
The article notes cliffs in the Pyrenees emit piano like tones and other cliffs are called snorers when the wind creates musical noises. It cites granite cliffs near the Orinoco that sing at sunrise and Hawaii’s wind sculpted sand producing similar sounds. Domboldt cites the phenomenon as the musical stones of the Orinoco.
The fragment mentions Ethel complaining of a head ache and a friend suggesting she rest by taking off her hair. The second line from Puck comments on the power of speech as a gift to humans and the possible silence it creates.
A quill penmaker asserts crow quills yield finer writing than steel pens. With a microscope to craft them, the quill becomes wonderfully delicate. Historical books describe crow quill writing as the finest method, surpassing steel points in finesse.
A brief exchange between a husband and wife highlights mutual forbearance in a long relationship. He notes their understanding since the start about finances and fidelity, with a wry line about not expecting more than a dollar’s worth of goods and her keeping quiet about possible marriages.
A brief exchange between a hopeful speaker and a cautious partner. He asks for hope while she urges him to sustain it without demanding constant feeding or spooning.
T. P. O'Connor in London T. P. s Weekly notes that the fiercest revolutionaries can be merciful and considerate in private life. He argues that harsh public action does not define personal kindness.
A fragmentary historical note shows a dialogue where a suitor asks for permission to wed a daughter, with lingering references to payment and a father named Munn. The context, tone, and full details are missing.
Mme Gabrielle Girard wife of a New York Bohemian restaurant pro priety sailed for Switzerland with an urn holding Pere Du Bois ashes. Du Bois longtime Swiss colony member and early patron of Girard’s restaurant died after a fall and asked his body cremated and ashes sent to New Chatel. Mme Girard fulfills his dying wish on her voyage.
Police say a body found floating in the East River on May 15 is believed to be heiress Dorothy Arnold. Investigators note distinguishing features and clothing aid the identification while awaiting formal confirmation.
D H Arnold and a second brother announced a body found in the East River today may be Dorothy Arnold the missing heiress but they could not positively identify it. The brothers differed on certainty amid the ongoing search and inquiry.
Columbus May 15 The grand jury investigating legislative grafting resumed sessions and it is believed three more indictments will be filed.
A fragmented newspaper line hints at a pending Wednesday recess and ongoing concessions likely affecting further negotiations. The text mentions potential extended talks and the likelihood of more concessions before the break.
Report from Montgomery indicates a confrontation after a black suspect Tom Benson killed twenty miles south of the city. Deputies were wounded and two black men reportedly died with Benson shot as he fled his barricaded cabin.
A F and A M La Grande Lodge No 41 meets first and third Saturdays at 7 30 p m with cordial welcome. La Grande Lodge No 433 meets Thursdays at 8 pm at Elk's club corner Depot St and Washington Ave inviting visiting brothers. Woodmen of the World La Grande Lodge No 169 meets second and fourth Saturdays at K P hall with visiting members welcome. Crystal Lodge No 66 Ebekahs meets Tuesdays in 10 C F hall with visiting members invited. Red Cross Lodge No 27 Knights of Pythias meets Mondays in Castle hall old Hik s hall with a Pythian welcome to visiting Knights.
Vm W A La Grande Camp No 7703 meets on every Monday of the month at the IOOF hall. All visiting neighbors are cordially invited to attend.
Ladies of Ronde Circle No 47 gather for the next meeting in the month. Carrie Robbs G M Lizzie Ellsworth and Jiera are listed among visiting members.
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