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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1911
Page
4
The Observer lists Bruce Dennis in the La Grande post office filing as second class matter. Subscription rates show Wally single copy daily per week and monthly terms.
La Grande’s prominent citizens prepare for deer and large game hunting as the season opens. They study game laws and plan ahead while enjoying mountain scenery, snow bound landscapes, and the prospect of a half day ride to reach political or social centers, highlighting region and lifestyle.
A fragment notes Middle States folks who enjoy hunting but must settle for shooting jack rabbits in the great western country and questions if this is a fine life.
Columns weigh the Beulah Binford Sims moving pictures and the New York commissioner's ban risks. Proponents argue cinema can educate and uplift, while critics fear vulgarity and moral slips. Supporters insist careful handling could yield more good than harm.
Exhibitors will be many as the Grande Ronde valley prepares for the annual exposition started September 27 in La Grande. The committee canvassed the valley and found better stock than ever with ample quantity and good condition ready for prize contests, signaling strong prosperity ahead.
A cheer for La Grande college hopefuls beginning campus life today. The group, described as a fine bunch, departs early with school spirit and a strong sense of teamwork.
Ralph Connor also known as Ralf Connor born September 13 1860 in Glengarry Ontario. He studied at the University of Toronto and in Edinburgh and trained at Knox College Toronto. A Presbyterian missionary in the Canadian northwest his early Glengarry experiences informed his largely Canadian pioneer fiction.
The novel Black Rock appeared in 1888 and the author has since written many works of fiction, largely semi religious in tone. Since 1894 Dr Gordon has resided in Winnipeg where he serves as pastor of St Stephen's church.
Timeline cites 1742 Faneuil Hall completion Boston. 1759 Quebec taken as General Wolfe dies. 1785 Franklin returns to Philadelphia. 1788 New York becomes U S capital. 1806 Fox dies. 1814 Fort Bowyer attack. 1821 first NY railroad opens. 1894 McKeesport centennial. 1960s Admiral Togo flagship destroyed with 699 deaths.
The Grande Ronde valley forms a centralized apple exchange with C. H. Conkey as president and Moe as secretary. Growers deliver boxed apples to association headquarters for packing and inspection, then shipments go via cars to eastern markets with cash on arrival. The system eliminates middlemen profits and promises rapid payment, storage options, and higher base prices next season.
Oregon Agricultural College graduates find positions across the region. John Quincy Adams of Sheboygan earns $1,200 first year rising to $1,800 second year as manager and superintendent of Mackintosh Manor in Superior Montana. Otto Elmer will supervise a 120 acre fruit tract at Wren, and other grads take teaching posts in agriculture. The article also notes upcoming racing at the state fair with four trotters entered in Madden sweep stakes.
Richmond ind September 19 Wayne county Medical society adopts a resolution urging the public to abstain from handshaking as much as possible, asserting that greeting means can spread germs.
Baker residents await a major event as several Twelve Apostles attend the Union Stake conference in La Grande and travel by auto to Baker for an eight o'clock Sunday service at the Mormon church in South Baker. The gathering is billed as one of the year’s most important meetings.
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