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Newspaper
Heppner Weekly Gazette
Location
Heppner, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1890
Page
2
The Gazette notes strong opposition to civil service reform in Congress with fears of corruption and partisan control. It cites concerns about examinations, favoritism, and secret processes, and reports Oregon court cases, drug risks, and a cigarette sale law targeting a minor after incident at Rooster Rock.
A San Francisco market snapshot shows meat prices rising due to a temporary supply shortfall caused by severe rains. The piece argues prices reflect supply and demand, not theory, and urges Oregon voters to consider nominating a Harney or Grant county man for joint senator to protect regional interests.
Opinion piece denounces sugar trust monopolies and praises legal action against the North River Refining Company. Cites California case nullifying a charter for monopoly and urges unity against trusts while warning against demagogues. Mentions appointment of a receiver in New York as a potential end to sugar wars. Also includes an advertisement for Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for catarrh.
A lawsuit filed in Chicago by Lawson & Co. targets a brokerage firm involved with a corn November corner, seeking disclosure of all transactions and damages of 40000 dollars. If successful, the suit could strike a blow to grain gambling and limit unlawful combinations, with courts potentially "knocking out the under-pinning" of trusts.
Rev F M Shront of Blue Mound Kansas credits Dr Kings New Discovery with curing a wasting illness and weight gain after five bottles. Arthur Love, manager, endorses it for consumption and cures when other remedies fail. Free trials at A D Johnson Co Drug Store. Regular sizes priced 0 cents and 1.00.
To the stockholders of the Palace Hotel Company of Heppner Oregon you are requested to meet at the First National Bank of Heppner at 2 o clock p m on Wednesday the 6th day of February 1800 for the purpose of electing directors By the order of the incorporators J W Mounow Secretary pro tem Heppner Or Trap 31 AD
A regional land law ruling discusses the transmutation of filings under the homestead act. It centers on James W. Barry, whose attempt to transmute a filing into a different quarter section was denied by the land office due to prior perfected title. The decision interprets the 1909 act as allowing only one preemption per person and preserves existing homestead titles from reclassification.
An account notes recovery from a lingering illness credited to the Great Alternative Tonio and Electric Bitters. The piece also mentions a tailor opening on May Street offering custom pants and a local shoe seller with a new guitar themed item, with a reference to property at the Gazere ot.
Classified notices advertise job printing at the Gazette office, Daniel Slocum's drug store, dental services by Rasmaa, and secondhand grain sales. Hardware, clothing, boots, and holiday goods at Van Duyn's, plus fresco prices on mill supplies at Sperry's and Gilliam & Onifay. Local groceries at Matlock & Go, and repairs by Roberts & Simons. Weather outlook predicts cold near December 26 and warm by July 4, with wallpaper and carpets discounted for thirty days at Minor's.
The December number of QVRELAND MONTHLY presents travel notes on Ventara county by Ninety Williams Mire. It includes four stories and sketches, plus California history, charity notes in San Iran Mecca, poetry, and book reviews. Advertising claims list Brannahan cure products.
An extensive notice promotes a four volume Civil War history “Battles and Leaders” with 1700 illustrations, available via installment payments from J. Dewing Company San Francisco. Also advertised is a new Stanley adventure book from The History Company, illustrated and subscription sales with agents needed.
Guan teed cures offered by Olympia S Murray a female specialist with twenty five years on the Pacific coast promises permanent relief for female troubles. She offers free treatment for the very poor and mails medicines prepaid with home directions. Address East Portland Oregon near Stock The Gazette job department promotes wedding stationery and programs with in house stock and pricing.
Brown mare two years old branded Son on left shoulder missing from Balm Fork. Reward offered 25 dollars for information or 10 dollars for her return to Don Straltera ranch. B 6 Seed A Stevenson.
A brown four year old horse branded J2 on the right hip was reported missing from Clirk's Canyon. A $25 reward is offered for its safe return or information leading to recovery.
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