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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1911
Page
4
Citizens near La Grande discuss forming a company to acquire land and build a race track and camp ground with prizes. They envision a fall start, uniting Union County efforts into a strong fair and exposition, featuring races and sport for a statewide entertainment event.
Residents of the semi arid region eye a future fair to attract exhibitors and visitors from across eastern Oregon. A well run event with solid racing and simple attractions may endure while larger fairs stay limited east of the Cascade range, with La Grande as a possible focal point.
The program features Thumb Prints, a dramatic identification by thumb print drama from Vitagraph players, The Backwoodeman's Sus Yelon a western by the Weather Company, During Cherry True a light comedy by Miss Stephenson Tonight Will Never Come Again and a cordial welcome to all audience members.
The Portland Elks have chosen Harry McAllister to manage and arrange the 1612 convention. He is described as affable, capable, and a longtime local with broad community ties.
A joint senator urges a special session to consider good roads laws and overrule governor vetoes. He defends past measures as protecting public rights and assigns blame to Governor West and his Portland advisers. The article notes calls to let county courts and the people fund road improvements.
Discussion from Eastern Oregon supports good roads and state aid but favors county control over which roads are improved and how funds are spent. They prefer counties to pay three quarters of permanent macadam costs with state aid, and endorse county bonding plus a small tax.
A southern physician urged abandoning outward mourning symbols in Munsey's Magazine. The piece notes long advocacy and cites varied traditions from Asia Minor the Turk and Persian customs. It mentions European and Chinese practices and references a French queen influencing late 15th century fashion.
A fragmented report notes prisoners at Salem and convicts on their honor slipping away toward an institution run by Charlie James. The piece questions whether Oregon will gain a national reputation for leniency and easy freedom for criminals, hinting at serial evasion.
The musical comedy The Flower of the Ranch comes to the Steward with about 40 performers. Set in the rugged west, it enjoyed a long New York run two years ago and features Joseph E Howard as author and designer. The show includes 20 musical numbers with a large chorus and striking dance numbers.
Classified notice offering light housekeeping rooms available for rent at 904 Third Street. Options include furnished or unfurnished accommodations. Contact details not provided.
A neighbor on Mrs. W. P. Spang of Manville Wye says Dr King's New Life Pills cured her obstinate kidney trouble and made her feel like a new woman. An easy remedy for stomach, liver and kidney troubles priced at 26 cents at all druggists. end of day and week.
Advert says doctors order to stop work makes you stagger and weak and recommends Electric Bitters to restore tone and vigor. It claims the tonic prevents breakdown and builds health with first dose. Sold for 60 cents at druggists with guarantee of satisfaction.
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