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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1911

Page

7

Minam National Forest proposal pending in Oregon

Baker Herald reports a proposed Minam National Forest will be headquartered likely in Baker City with division from Whitman Forest along the Wallowa Baker county line. The change aims to better administration and save trips for users, with headquarters possible next year and no immediate relocation of water reserves expected.

Baker Sancho Wallowa Baker Herald George Cecil Portland Minam Whitman Forest Powder Range Baker Counties Benue Whitman Baker and Sumpter Bakr

Hypnotizing Lobsters On South Street Stage

A South Street man demonstrates hypnotizing lobsters to onlookers in New York. He strokes each lobster to induce stiffness and collapse, then recalls them as they slump to the floor, claiming the trick works as well here as on Broadway.

South Street Broadway New York

Falling Up Out of a Balloon

A Harper's Weekly note explains that if a man falls from a rising airship or balloon he would continue rising for a time unless the craft slows its ascent. By reducing upward speed the vessel could stay by the man and rescue him, as both are given an initial upward velocity before gravity slows them.

Earth Harper's Weekly

Church Fund Raising Dialogue Sparks Grocer Barter

In a Chicago Tribune piece the exchange shows Brother Hardesty and Brother Askum debating annual gospel support. Hardesty lists contributions including 15 to the organ fund 6 to the chandelier fund 86 to the carpet fund two tons of coal and groceries at church suppers while pledging more if asked.

Brother Hardesty Askum Chicago Tribune

Notice of settlement for G. B. Fowler estate

G. B. Fowler estate administrator ADAH Fowler announces the transfer and fuel business is sold out and thanks former customers. Anyone owing the firm should call at J. W. Welton & Son to settle. M 27 to Jul 1. She

G. B. Fowler J. W. Welton & Son Adah Fowler

Notice of Street Improvement in La Grande Oregon

Notice of street improvements on North Fir street district 13 in La Grande Oregon. The city council adopted December 15 1909 and May 3 1911 to macadam the street. Ten days after service owners will be assessed for costs estimated at 14780.00 to pay for the work.

Common Council la Grande Oregon North Fir Street Monroe Avenue N. W Chaplin City of

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