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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1911

Page

2

Football Notes From Bowdoin and Iowa Wesleyan

Bowdoin College in Maine has more than 40 years of football history. Twin brothers compete for Iowa Wesleyan College quarterback duties in Mt. Pleasant Iowa. Five freshmen squads practice under coach Harlan on Osborne Field at Princeton. Draper, Pennsylvania’s former standout coach is leading the program.

The Bowdoin College of Maine Iowa Wesleyan College Mt. Pleasant Harlan Osborne Field Princeton

New Movement to Be Talked by Portland Figure

Chas. A. Phipps of Portland will discuss the Men and Religion Forward movement at the Presbyterian church. The interdenominational talk is open to all churches and attendees, with meeting set for 8:00 p m Thursday evening.

Chas. A. Phipps Portland Presbyterian Church

Franklin and Marshall Sqd Coach Develops Ira Davennor

Franklin and Marshall squad coach Rtage at the University of Chicago trains Ira Davennor the Western Conference half mile champion into a quarterback role.

Rtage Chicago Ira Davennor

Plucky Pitching Ends Southern League Title Chase

Vedder Sitton delivered a standout pitching performance in a decisive season finale between New Orleans and Nashville. The two Southern league contenders battled to the wire on September 10, concluding a five month, duel filled pennant race and ending with a championship moment centered on the mound.

New Orleans Nashhrille Loro Pliv

Maxwell Special Emphasizes Power Style and Value

The United States Motor Company invites buyers to compare the Maxwell Special with rivals within $500, claiming 26 horsepower and a superior 4 1 4x 5 1 4 motor, standout styling, and Royal green finish. It argues its fourteen plants allow a unusually low price and urges a careful, critical comparison before purchase.

United States Motor Company Maxwell Stromberg

Veterans Meet Ends With One Run Victory and Injury

In a dramatic six inning pitching duel, Theodore Breitenstein and Vedder Sitton faced off for New Orleans and Nashville. Sitton collapsed after a head injury but insisted on finishing, delivering a 1 to 0 win as Sitton recovered and led the final charge.

Frank New Orleans Theodore Breitenstein St. Louis Cincinnati Bernhard Nashville Vedder Sitton Sitton Dissefer Sitton Ae Teem Litton American Magazine

Notice of Corporate Resolution Proceeding

To whom it may concern a notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a resolution adopted by the com

Com Common Council City of la Grande Seventh Street

La Grande Council Plans Two Improvement Districts in 1911

La Grande Oregon city council announces two improvement districts. District 40 covers Spring Avenue from Fourth Street to Alder Street with a proposed standard board walk on the north side. District 41 on Seventh Street plans macadam, cement curb and gutter with an estimated cost of $6,244.50. A hearing will be held October 18, 1911, for objections to assessments.

Mon Council la Grande Oregon Spring Avenue Baid District Fourth Street Alder Street Ronnie Ranay A. C. Huntington Oergon Common Council Seventh Street Washington Avenue M Avenue Chaplin C. M. Humphreys

Street Improvement District No 5 Designation

Notice announces creation of Improvement District No 5 on August 5 1909 and designates Seventh street within the district under a pursuing resolution.

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