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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1911
Page
6
Lightweight artists draw attention as they rest on their oars drifting from competition. The scene centers on Milwaukee with broad media notice and spectator interest.
Ad Wolgast of Cadillac Michigan meets Packey McFarland of Chicago at the Coliseum Milwaukee on Friday night for a ten round defense of the World lightweight championship in a 24 foot ring under Marquis of Queensberry rules.
Fans anticipate a historic ten round championship in Milwaukee with Ad Wolgast defending against Packey McFarland. Heavy training today, weigh in at 133 pounds, and betting split among Chicago and local observers as experts note a potentially even contest. The piece traces the lightweight title lineage from McAuliffe to Gans to Lavigne, ending with Wolgast’s recent defenses after reclaiming the crown in 1909.
London reports German spies captured in England prompt stricter security measures. A bill introduced in the House of Commons seeks severe penalties for attempting to obtain national secrets, and is expected to move quickly through the coming session.
Bettie laments Algernon’s cold heart as a friend consoles her in a boudoir scene. The man left a signed check without an amount to wound and humiliate her, revealing his heartless nature amid their strained marriage fallout.
A Detroit Free Press snippet jokes about Gladys describing Gladys-Tommy Tightwad as mean. He proposes to Tilly Tilton with a bargain ring that is too small and suggests she diet to fit it. The exchange mocks frugality and engagement customs.
The London Lancet argues that regular rest supports timely rent payment and proper nutrition, calling it a matter of public utility. It urges wider adoption of disciplined routines to improve productivity and well being.
An ad urges that catarrh can be cured with Rexall Mucu Tone, claiming it heals the internal mucous lining and helps prevent consumption. A thirty year physician study backs the remedy, with a money back guarantee if not satisfactory. Available in 50 cent and 1.00 sizes at Hill's Drug Store, the Rexall Store.
City of La Grande Oregon announces intent to improve Jefferson Avenue in Improvement District No 17 by laying cement sidewalks. After ten days of service on property owners, the council will order the work to proceed and define district boundaries.
The La Grande Oregon Common Council adopts district 16 improvements and designates Sixth street for bitulithic paving. Ten days after service of notice to affected property owners the council will proceed with the work. District boundaries run from north line of K avenue to south line of Washington avenue. West portions of blocks 48 53 56 61 84 99 and all of 101 plus east portions of blocks 102 98 65 60 67 52 and 40 in Chaplin's addition to La Grande Oregon.
Estimated cost of improvement is 23561.48 dollars. Council will meet September 20, 1911 at 8 p.m. in the council chamber to hear the assessment. La Grande Oregon notices signed by Co. M. Humphreys dated September 6.
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