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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1911

Page

6

Oregon Livestock Value Totaled At 91 Million

Dr Withycombe told breeders at Balm Oregon that statewide live stock is valued at 91 659 400 including cattle dairy cows horses mules sheep hogs goats wool mohair and dairy and poultry products The banquet of the Oregon Pure Breeders association highlighted the immense value of livestock to the state and urged agricultural education and youth involvement.

Ore Oregon Pure Bre Live Stock Association Calteze Oregon C. L Hawley Board of Regents College Association M. C. Horie Portland van Pelt Iowa Carlyle Idaho WJ. ‘Kerr O. A.C Pres. Kerr Withycombe

The Live Dentist Man of Today

The article touts a modern dentist who combines theory and practice to provide painless care. It emphasizes using up to date remedies and methods and invites readers to ask neighbors about their services.

Local Clergy Names in 8 G. A. Brown D. D. List

E. Stevenson and G. A. Brown listed as doctors of divinity with the initials D. D. and the number 8, indicating a standing or title reference in the church directory.

The Lesser Bore

The exchange from the Washington Star notes Miss Cayenne asking why a young man is asked to sing. She replies that singing keeps him from attempting conversation, presenting a light social quip from a newspaper item.

Miss Cayenne Washington Star

Handel oratorio program choice sparks debate

The Loulaville Courier Journal quotes a lively debate on presenting Handel oratorio material. A reader suggests featuring the reading soprano on the program while mentioning the soprano's twenty or thirty relatives who will attend, adding a touch of local color.

Handel Loulaville Courier.Journal

Linen Breeches in 1491 B C Fashion Note

Linen breeches were worn by men in 1491 B C and were embroidered along with bon nets for glory and beauty. The text suggests a social note about speaking ill of Ceell, a name mentioned with disapproval.

B.C

Roundup Draws Canyon Residents to Pendleton

Laid Canyon on September 14 notes Mrs. Claude Braden visiting Mrs. Fred Braden and returning with Mrs. Sam Braden who will stay until her husband comes from Pendleton. Randall Presley reports from Monmouth California. Mrs. James McClure and Amy Van Fleet visit The Dalles while Grover Ferrin and family move to Brooks Campbell area. Herrmann relocates to La Grande. Most men from Ladd Canyon head to Pendleton for the big Roundup.

Laid Canyon Claude Braden Trom’ Perry Fred Braden Sam Braden Pendleton Randall Presleigh Monmouth Cal James McClure Amy van Fleet Dalles Grover Ferrin Brooks Campbell Mr. Herrmann la Grande Ladd Canyon

British Local Nicknames and Their Origins

The article explains unique regional nicknames for English counties and residents. It notes Liverpudlians as Dicky Sama, Glastvegians as Keslea, Lancashire people as Tim Robins, Yorkshire as Tykes, Suffolk as Dumplings, Kent as Hoge, and Isle of Wight residents as Calves, highlighting unclear etymologies.

Liverpool Keeslea Lancashire Tim Robins Yorkshire Suffolk Kent Isle of Wight

Little Tommy-Mamma Seeks Playtime Across Yard

A child asks to visit Mrs Nextdoor's children after a ball lands in their yard. Mother objects, noting the child rarely plays there. The boy recalls being sticky from the ball and suspects candy in the yard.

Tommy Mamma

Services at St Peter's Church This Sunday and Oct 1

The church schedules Holy Communion and morning and evening services for the 14th Sunday after Trinity. Sunday school runs 9:00 to 12:00 noon. No services on Sep 24 or Oct 1 due to rector's absence. Sunday school continues. Rector Upton H Gibbs announces details.

St. Peter's Church Upton H. Gibbs

First Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Events

The First Methodist Episcopal Church lists Sunday school at 0:45, Frank H. Green as superintendent, Epworth League at 6:30, and morning sermon at 11 by the pastor on Christ Replace Not Isusplaced. Evening service at 7:30 features another sermon on Girls of the Bible, with music highlighted weekly. Young People’s Meeting Wednesday evening led by I. D. Gellilan, Pastor.

First Methodist Episcopal Church Frank H. Green Epworth League

First Presbyterian Morning and Evening Services Published

The Morning service features Love's Triumph and the Evening service What It Is to Be a Christian with special music. Sunday school meets at 9:45 a.m. with Superintendent Cy A. Small. Junior Christian Endeavor at 4:00 p.m. Leaders Mise Bork and Mrs Rit ter. Christian Endeavor 6:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday 7:30 p.m. Evening service Sunday at 7:30 led by Rev S W Seemann D D.

First Presbyterian Cy A. Small Christian Endeavor Mise Bork Ritter

Revival Meeting at South M. E. Church

Evangelist Baltemore leads a revival at the South M. E. Church with illustrated charts. Sermons scheduled for Sabbath morning at 1 and Sabbath evening at 7 30. Committee urges families to attend and bring children.

South M. KE Evangelist Baltemore

Trail of Twisted Trees and Bunyan Indictment

A historical note recalls Abyssinian war relics in Africa with twisted saplings marking a march route and later regrowth as a memorial. It also recounts John Bunyan being indicted for unlawful meetings and church absence, leading to a twelve year six month imprisonment.

Africa Lake District Ad- Farico John Bunyan

Notice of Street Improvement in La Grande Oregon

In pursuance of resolutions by La Grande city council two notices declare Improvement district No 17 on Jefferson avenue to lay cement sidewalk. Ten days after service of this notice on affected property owners the council will order the described improvement to be made with district boundaries as determined.

Common Council la Grande Oregon Jefferson Avenue Ag Uch Anid Kerby C. M. Humphreys Ctty Sixth Street K Avenue Washington Avenue Chaplin la Grande,regon

Street Improvement Notices for La Grande Oregon 1911

Notices inform property owners about street improvement projects in La Grande Oregon. Details cover Jefferson avenue blocks and Chaplin's addition, planned costs of 200 dollars, hearings on September 20 1911, and district boundaries along Sixth street including bitulithic paving.

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Dr. Withycomwhe The Live Dentist A. E. Stevenson D. D G. A. Brown Ceell Laid Canyor Union County Young Peoplies I. D. Gellilan RV. S. W. Seemann Carbine Chestnut Street Fourth Street Segament Reco City of la Granigl O'connell’s Cigar Store Observer Tone Miive Yeeyung Corner Depot Jefferson St George Palmer Lumber Co Baker Business Baker Business College
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