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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1911
Page
8
A small audience at the Steward last night enjoyed a lively performance boosting for the Boston Juveniles brought by the Modern Woodmen of America. The company delivered fresh voices and action with none dull moment praised by patrons as 20 bright stars. The Rose of Blandeen will be shown tonight with testimonials from last night’s crowd.
The Union merchant notes ongoing contact with La Grande and expresses satisfaction with its rapid development and bright future.
The Washington post office department authorized publication of bids for a La Grande building. Bids from contractors will be opened on June 22 and, barring delays, construction could start in July with completion and occupancy possible in the fall. A local contractor doubts local builders will enter the competition.
L. C. Pratt joins with C. J. Black to form Black & Pratt a La Grande based realty and insurance firm Pratt moves his family to La Grande and will establish a permanent home as soon as a location is found. Pratt is described as experienced and enterprising and a cousin of O. P. Pratt.
Partial OCR fragments indicate government project plans and specifications are kept at the post office for review. The text suggests a local firm may bid on the land deal, noting the exacting government standards and availability of documents for bidding.
The Albany council ordered construction of about 22 blocks of bitulithic pavement with work starting immediately. A special committee examining pavement types found concrete less favorable, prompting continued use of bitulithic, deemed a popular and cost effective choice.
A fragile note records Freewater strawberries arriving in the city at noon, touted as Oregon berries. The piece blends lyric lines about Mt. Fanny and Cove with nostalgic exhortations to appreciate blessings, reflecting a poetic editorial aside.
A delayed No 6 shipment arrived at the BE. Po Lack grocery store, signaling completion of a late delivery. The arrival affects stock levels and is expected to help restock popular quart box items. Further details on supplier and exact quantities were not provided.
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