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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1911
Page
4
Public Works Inspectors Accountability Prompted in La Grande
Citizens question spending near 100000 annually for improvements and demand inspectors disclose qualifications and bonds. The report highlights concerns over laxity on the Second Street pipeline and calls for taxpayers to know inspector duties and oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grandes
U. K
Street
la Grande
Engineer’s Key Knowledge Drives Critical Possession
The text hints at the importance of discovering an engineer’s hidden expertise. It underscores that possessing this knowledge holds significant value for progress and decision making. The exact source details remain unclear.
Celebrate Fourth of July Ball in La Grande
La Grande in Union county plans a big Fourth of July celebration to honor local history and bring in visitors from Elgin and Union. The piece calls for patriotism, a rousing town festival, and a shared memory of past struggles while entertaining mountaineers and families alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande
Oregon
Barnum
Elgin
Union
Union County
Trusts Targeted by Reformers See Standard Oil Most Dangerous
The quotation describes Standard Oil as the most dangerous trust and argues that dissolving it would improve the country’s situation, while other trusts might need punishment or regulation.
Judge Knowles to pronounce sentence on assailant of old soldier
The passage hints at Judge Knowles delivering the sentence to the attacker of an elderly veteran. It also references Governor Wilson and Mr. U'Ren, suggesting political lessons or satisfaction tied to the court's outcome.
One Man Municipal Rule Worth Trying
The statement argues that only a capable individual in municipal government can provide effective rule, suggesting returns from pursuing the right leader despite broader governance challenges. It presents a conditional endorsement of merit over system.
Nature in doing her part for this valley
A concise call to action urging residents to contribute to local environmental efforts. The piece emphasizes communal responsibility and the region's natural beauty as motivation for participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Notable historical dates and deaths through centuries
A compact list of events and births spanning 1546 to 1898. Mentions Anne Boleyn beheading in 1546, Captain Phips off Port Royal in 1690, expeditions in 1721, stamp act repeal in 1766, New England Dark Day, Napoleon’s Legion of Honor in 1802, Nathaniel Hawthorne’s death in 1863, William Gladstone’s death in 1898, and Gabriel Thimont tied to Riel’s northwest efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Boleyn
Henry VIII
Phips
Port Royal
Verendre
Far West
Manitoba
Boston
New England
Legion of Honor Institution
Napoleon Bonaparte
Nathaniel Hewthorne
Plymouth
N. Hi
Salem
Mase
Belton 1885 Death Noted in Bioche Region
A brief obituary notes the 1885 death at Bioche of Belton. The Privy Council of Japan adopted a convention for the protection of copyright, reflecting early international efforts in intellectual property rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bel’ton
Privy Councll
Japan
Birthday of George P. Lawrence Tawrings Highlighted
George P. Lawrence Tawrings born May 19 1859 in North Adams Massachusetts. Educated at Drump academy Amherst College studied law at Columbia admitted to the Massachusetts bar 1883. Served as district court judge nine years and Massachusetts senate president 1896 7 before entering the Fifty fifth United States Congress now in his seventh consecutive term as a Republican leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambherst College
Columbia University
Mas
Massachusetts Senate
Senate
House of Representatives
Only Sober Wen Wanted by Employers
Employers prefer sober workers as the competition tightens and drinkers are being edged out. Orrine is advertised as a home remedy that stops drinking without missing work, claiming thousands restored to sobriety and industry. The ad promises money back if no benefit after a trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wen
Orrine
Foley Kidney Pills Help for Kidney and Bladder Ailments
An advertisement from Hill's drug store promotes Foley Kidney Pills as relief for back ache headache nervousness and other kidney and bladder ailments. The text appears in a historical ad snippet with address M 411 1825.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Union and La Grande Move Bloomfield Baseball Game
The muddy Union field forces the Union La Grande game to be played at the local grounds next Sunday afternoon. The teams have not met, making the matchup an interesting study of strengths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muddy Field
Union
la Grande
Union-La Grande
Rexall Mucu Tone Promises Relief From Catarrh Symptoms
An advertisement urges nervous, fatigued readers with headaches and low mood to try Rexall Mucu Tone, a tonic claimed to heal mucous membranes, fight catarrh, and boost overall health. The seller offers a money back guarantee after a reasonable trial, with bottles priced at 50 cents and 1.00, at Hilis Drug Store the Rexall Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall
Dean's Kidney Pills Praised by Union Oregon Resident
La Grande citizens report permanent relief from backache and kidney trouble after using Dean's Kidney Pills. Charles Adams of Union recounts six years of benefit since his first use in 1907. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
la Grande
Charles Adams
Union, Ore
M W A La Grande Camp meets Mondays at I C O F hall
La Grande Camp No. 7703 of the M W A invites visiting neighbors to attend weekly meetings held every Monday in the month at the I C O F hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande Lodge No. 433
Elk’s Club
Depot Street
Washington Avenue
H. J. Ritter
Ey. Rai
H. E. Coolidge
Woodmen OF the World
la Grande Lodge No
Ww. C. W
K. P. Hall
D. Fitzgerald
J. H. Keeney
Ilebekahs—Crystal Lodge No
Katie Arbuckle
N. G
Knights OF Pythias—Red Cross Lodge No. 27
Castle Hall
Old Elk’s Hall
la Grande Camp No
I. C. O. F. Hall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bruce Dennis
Coto
Cowan
Mary
Wilson
U'Ren
William E. Gladstone
Gabriel Thimont
Riel
West
la Grande National Bank
United States
Fred J. Holmes
F. L. Meyers
Earl Zundel
T. Cashier
Keiser
Black Cat
Gage Bros. Pattern
Aig
Ick
the Quality Store
George P. Lawrence
George P. Tawrings
Getts District
North Ad
Ams
Mags
Edu
Drurp Academy
Hilis Drug Store
Cints
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, New York
United
Paris
Hai
Bandeau
the Fraternal Orders
la Grande Lodge
A. M
L. M. Hoyt
W. M
C. Williams
Jess Paul
C. C R. L. Lincoln
M. of R
C. E. S—Hope
Carrier Hunter
Mary A. Warnick
Sec
E. E. Daniels
Heath
Carrie Robbs
G. M
Lizzie Ellsworth
Sleck
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