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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1910
Page
2
La Grande plans a new three story high school building to serve about 1200 school aged children. The 128 by 128 foot structure will seat 750 in the auditorium with a unique aisleless assembly room and inclined floors for accessibility, expected to be finished by November 15.
The principal Neil leads a mixed faculty from western middle western and eastern colleges. The group includes men and women of ability and culture. Widespread courses cover classic scientific and other studies. A total of 26 graduates are noted.
The passage urges locals to promote the Grande Ronde Valley’s development, saying La Grande grows with it and that public cheer should accompany every achievement to echo back in wider support. It links regional progress to enthusiastic community effort.
Oregon, Washington, and California schools have elevated athletic standards to rival eastern institutions. Western colleges attract top trainers and offer abundant advantages, with Oregon producing famed athletes like Roosevelt praised Olympians Kelly Smithson and Gilbert, and figures Heaton and Dick Smith shaping national football history.
The piece extols Oregon Agricultural College and Oregon State University, noting major growth from bare beginnings to sizable campuses with 18 buildings, 124 acres, 100 plus faculty, and representation from many states and countries. It details liberal curricula, group system adoption, labs, libraries, and state support, highlighting public mission, campus life, and facilities in Eugene and Portland.
The University of Oregon, established by 1872 law, grew from a few faculty and small buildings to a leading United States university. It aims to replace high school prep with a four year college, provide broad culture, and encourage graduate study in general and specialized fields.
Feature praising Oregon's Western seminaries, colleges, and preparatory institutions for women. Highlights state support, quality instructors from around the world, and broad educational offerings designed to prepare young women for life and engagement in society.
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