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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1911

Page

6

Ranch asylum work started at Pendleton

Allen J. Olson of Olson Johnson of Missoula arrives to begin the branch asylum project west of Pendleton. Excavation bids will decide if work is contracted or done in house, with Fred Johnson arriving Sept 20 to supervise local operations.

Pendleton East Oregonian Allen J. Olson Olson & Johnson Missoula Montana Mr. Olson Oregonian Olson Fred Johnson Pendleton Boulder Fort Missoula Ol4son & Johnson Thy Marshfield Portland

Tramp Loses Toes After Night On Freight Train

An Austrian hobo named Joe Grogden rode freight train No. 9 between La Grande and Pendleton and woke with four toes crushed, though he kept riding into Pendleton. He values his torn shoe more than the injury, while a separate note mentions George Fletcher the buckaroo wounded in the Roundup and the Ducks and Frogs pond dispute with Uncle Josh delivering a moral.

Pendleton Joe Grogden la Grande Pendieton Enw Feds Harriman George Josh Elf Drake St Lemme

Coal Output Tops Half a Billion Tons in 1910

Washington reports the United States coal mines produced 601,576,896 short tons in 1910 valued at about 629,529,740 dollars, despite lengthy strikes in Illinois Missouri Kansas Arkansas and Oklahoma. Output rose 20 percent from 1909 with higher prices across anthracite and bituminous coal.

Washington United States Edward W. Parker United States Ecological Survey Illinois Missouri Kansas Arkansas Oklahoma Parker Pennsylvania Colorado New Mexico

The Boss of Bar 0 Ranch at Steward's Opera House

Lowe Company announces three nights this week at Steward's Opera House starting Thursday September 7 at 7 30 p m with The Boss of Bar 0 Ranch featuring Arrabella and Doo Rye in a vaudeville program. Frank Marvel Little Madge Marvel Billie Wilson Richard Huntley headline a show with songs and comedy and a donation option at Van Buren's news stand.

Bar 0 Steward’s Opera House Arrabella Doo Rye Frank Marvel Madge Marvel Ively Billie Wilson Richard Huntley van Buren

Postoffice Clerks Convention Opens in Jacksonville

Several hundred delegates from nearly every state attend the annual convention of the United National Association of Postoffice Clerks in Jacksonville Florida. The four day sessions will cover much business with a move to oppose re election of President Frank T Rogers and other top officers over alleged inefficiency and failure to push desired legislation.

Jacksonville Fla United National Association of Postoffice Clerks Frank T. Rogers

Printers Gather in Denver for 25th UTPrA Convention

Delegates representing the printing industry from across the nation convene in Denver for the 25th annual meeting of the United Typothetae of America. The event includes the third International Printers' Cost Congress, with sessions slated to start Thursday.

Denver Calc United Typothetae of America

Ben Lawrence Leads Coquille Bulletin Rise

A note from Coquille Herald highlights Ben Lawrence, longtime Coquille boys' managing editor, who founded the Coquille Bulletin about twelve years ago and has advanced quickly in the journalism field.

Coquille Herald Indianapolis Star Ben Lawrence Coquille Boys Ben Coquille Bulletin

The Modern Way and Time Place and the Girl Snippets

Dialog fragments show family tensions and social foibles. A mother in law relation overlaps with a distant Australia setting. A character jokes about hats and wealth as father grows poorer. The pieces reflect a light, observational tone from a period newspaper page.

Fortune Laying Up Made Easy With Hens

A simple plan to secure a rainy day by keeping two hens and letting them lay. The note urges practical thrift and steady poultry farming as a steady source of eggs and eventual savings.

Public Works Notice on Monroe Avenue Improvements

City office invites bids for construction on Monroe Avenue and related streets following approved plans. Bids must be filed with the recorder by 6 PM September 6 191. Council reserves the right to reject any and all bills and to approve contracts as required.

Sia& Sae Monroe

Dr John W Abercrombie Emerges as probable congress candidate

Dr John W Abercrombie of the University of Rotana is named as a probable candidate for the upcoming congressional race. The report cites academic credentials and political ambition, noting Rotana affiliation and potential party backing.

John W. Abercrombie The University of Rotana

Fraternal Lodges Meet Weekly in Local Halls

Community clubs including M W A La Grande Camp, Crystal Lodge, Knights of Pythias Red Lodge No 27, and Hope Chapter No 1% hold regular meetings in local halls. Invitations extended to neighbors and visiting members, with stated socials and open welcomes on designated nights.

la Grande Lodge Corner Pot Street Washington H. J. Ritter H. EB. Coolidge la Grande Camp No Knights OF Pythias—Red Lodge No Castlé Hall

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