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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1911
Page
4
The piece argues for establishing a paid fire department in La Grande, claiming it would lower insurance costs and improve city protection. It notes current streets hinder access to fires and stresses long term reliability and economy.
The article states La Grande voters will decide on a ballot measure to establish a paid fire department and purchase an auto truck. It argues for a small core of three paid firefighters on monthly salary and keeping the rest of the force as needed, viewing the truck as economical and proper.
A mixed bill presents Old Delhi views, a scenic travelogue, and a western drama with strong storytelling. Biograph features include Sorrowful Example and Electric Boots a pun filled comedy. Hawaiian surfing and a musical number Kiss Me My Honey wrap the program as 10 cent admission.
In this review from the Walla Walla Union the piece Baby Mine is praised for its clever, funny plotting. The author notes the godlike inspiration behind the play and how it drops worries like rain, delivering hearty laughter and a lively evening of entertainment.
Come out and see how the school is growing. Junior Christian Endeavor at 4:00 p.m. Leaders are Miss Bork and Mrs Rit ter. Christian Endeavor service costs $330. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7:20 p.m.
St Marys Church Beally Mase lists Holy Sacrament Confirmation at 3 pm to be administered by Right Rev Bishop O Reilly with benediction to follow.
Services are held at 11 a m with Sunday school at 9 45 and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 40 in the German Lutheran church building. The lesson sermon subject is Probation After Death.
A compact notice proclaims Richard Hale the greatest in the world today and invites readers to see his dynotist service at the Arcade tomorrow. The ad lists contact number 210-21-11.
Fire discovered at Parker Bros store about October 13. Alarm quickly raised and chemical engine used. Flames under control with light damage to buildings and stock, estimated at about fifty dollars.
The notice lists 19th Sunday after Trinity services with Holy Communion and morning and evening services. Beginning next Sunday the evening service time changes to five o’clock. Rector Upton H. Gibbs signs the notice.
The morning sermon will be delivered by the pastor with Rev Mr Rudd conducting the evening service. Sunday school starts at 9 45 with F H Green as superintendent. The lesson is The building of the Second Temple. Evening League at 6 30 titled Intelligent Warfare led by Mrs Thornton. Pastor travels to Island City for the evening service.
Morning subject Loyalty to God and evening subject The Christian Appeal will feature music by our choir. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. Superin-
At a special meeting the council approved contractor and architect estimates totaling about $4 800 for labor and materials on the new city hall and ordered warrants drawn in that amount. A building committee W Morelock Frank Smith J B Thorson was appointed to review estimates and approve warrants. The committee will report at council meetings twice a month. A light installation was voted for the Spruce and Elm street corner. council adjourned.
A local note urges keeping Foley's Honey and Tar Compound in the house and using it at first sign of a cold. John Parsons of Stewart Ohio praises the remedy, claiming it cured seven children and a severely ill two month old baby, with the doctor initially saying the child would die. Hill's Drug Store is listed.
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