Observer Record Notes Post Office Listing
The Observer entry notes La Grande post office classification as second-class matter for mailing and archival purposes.
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1911
Page
4
The Observer entry notes La Grande post office classification as second-class matter for mailing and archival purposes.
The Observer urges keeping a good school board in La Grande and notes no official candidate yet. It mentions Dr. Dacono as a possible choice due to support for educational progress and his affinity for track and athletics engaging with youth. No other names are circulated yet.
The writer argues La Grande needs a paid fire department with modern equipment, suggesting a combined system of paid staff and volunteers. They cite the Suydam fire as proof that current gear and staffing fail to protect property, urging constant vigilance, safety, and lower insurance costs.
Paul Gilmore, popular in La Grands, delivered a modest curtain talk last night. He thanked the audience politely and showed self possession on stage, though his performance and dialogue felt somewhat unnatural as critics noted.
Portland plans to draft Mayor Si moh into the mayoral race. The text notes potential impact if primary nonparticipants succeed, implying petitions could replace primaries and reduce voting. It also highlights Joseph’s young ladies in the Observer contest visiting Wallowa County residents and recording votes with aplomb.
LA Grande shows ongoing expansion as payrolls rise and commerce picks up, signaling improving local economy and hopeful outlook for workers.
The article profiles John Kavanaugh a famed Irish figure who rode without arms or legs in feats that impressed crowds. It recounts his swift riding his yachtsman side as MP rights advocate and his extraordinary Norway to India journey. It notes his parliamentary service fathering four children and his colorful reputation.
The article explains cheap perfumes rely on animal musk from civet cats and related species. It notes musk is strong and sweet as a key ingredient and mentions civets kept in a zoological garden as a specimen for study.
A F and A M La Grande Lodge No 41 45 A M holds meetings on the first and third Saturdays at 730 pm. Cordial welcome to all Masons W M L Hoyt C Wiliame Secretary Ebeka hs Crystal Lodge No 60 meets every Tuesday evening in the I C O F hall. Visitors invited Mrs Xatib Arbuckle N G Miss Anna Alexander Sec.
Classified note lists furnished rooms for rent with inquiry through Mrs Wm Bay at 1419 Madh Bon. Also advertises a newly painted top Bogey for sale with phone Farm 67. Dated 6-23-81.
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