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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1905

Page

4

President Begins Western Tour From Washington

The President departed at 9 05 AM on a special three car train for a western tour. His first stop is Louisville tomorrow morning. Secretaries Cortelyou and Metcalf joined officials to bid him farewell. A carriage incident near the depot caused a brief delay as two horses tangled but no serious injuries were reported.

Scripps News Association Washington Fils Louieville Department Cortelyou and Metosif Transuer Lexb Limbert

New Organ Found Chisago April 3

Professor J T Wilson of the University of Chicago reports a discovery he calls the "taste bud" in the larynx and neck region. The organ supposedly senses sour tastes and rejects strong drinks while welcoming sweet flavors, though its exact function remains unclear.

Chisago J T Wilson University of Chicago Wilson

Hazing Case Near Death At Rapids High Fraternity

Herbert Lake, 16, slipped into a near fatal haze incident at a Rapids high school Greek letter fraternity in mid April. He endured a coffin slide, snow gutter swims, and rope lowered coffin drops from the five story Auditorium roof. Lake’s mother is a widow and he refuses to name his attackers.

Rand Rapids Herbert Lake Lake

Funeral Services Held in Oregon City for Late County Clerk

The Odd Fellows and Rebecca Lodge met at noon in Odd Fellow's Hall to plan attending the funeral of late County Clerk F A Slight at 1 pm. Services were conducted at the family home, with burial at Mountain View Cemetery. The funeral drew one of the county’s largest crowds.

Oregon City Odd Fellows Rebecca Lodge Odd Fellow's Iate F A Siight Mountain View Cemetery

Hatchery Plans and Release Schedule Announced

Ontario Selmon hatchery expects 4,500,000 young fish this season. Superintendent Brown has released 200,000 fish into the river. The rest will be released in intervals until about May first. After six weeks of care the young fish will be independent. Brown has been chosen by State Fish and Game Warden Van Dusen to oversee Oregon fair exhibits at the Lewis and Clark event.

Ontario Selmon Brown Ontario Fish Hatchery van Dusen KE. O

Railroad Man Dead in New York

President William F Potter of the Long Island railway dies in New York after about a month of illness from cerebrospinal meningitis.

New York William F Potter Long Island Railway

Fifty Killed In Coal Gas Explosion At Zeigler Lil

Reported from Scrippa Newa Association Dagnoin Lil that fifty people died in a coal gas explosion on Saturday at Zeigler Lil. Details remain unclear as authorities investigate the blast site.

Scrippa Newa Association Dagnoin Lil Miuvers Sat Zeigler Lil

Hollisters Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Strength

An ad claims Hollisters Rocky Mountain Tea tonics blood vitality, promising strength health and energy. The product is offered as 35 conte Tea or Tableta with bold notes of vigor.

Hollisters Rocky Mountain

Ballard’s Snow Liniment Praised by Illinois Farmer

A reader from Pana Illinois writes that Ballard’s Snow Liniment is excellent for burns and injuries. The testimonial notes it heals cattle and farm bruises quickly and should be kept on hand for emergencies. Newlin Drug Co markets the product in 50 and 100 bottle sizes.

Oree Pana Ballard Newlin Drag Co

The Moonsliner's Daughter at Stewards Opera House

A ragged mountain folk named Moonshiness fight for existence and repel revenue officers in The Moonsliner's Daughter. A vivid love story threads through thrilling scenes with strong climaxes and ample comedy.

Stewards Opera House

Spanish Minister to Visit Washington After Tangier Stay

Madrid reports the Spanish government will keep Minister Cologan in Tangier until late April before he travels to Washington DC to represent Spain. The move places him at the center of diplomatic outreach for the government.

Scripps News Association Madrid Cologan Tangier Washington DC

Japanese Forces Drive Russians From Mienhuachich Area

Report from Kayuan indicates Japanese troops drove Russians from Mienhuachich on March 31. Other fronts remain unchanged as dispatches detail the ongoing conflict.

Scripps News Association Tokio Kayuan Mienhuachich Maroburis

Samson Dead The Largest World Steer Passes On

The Industralist reports Jeff Samson the world’s largest steer is dead. Samson weighed about 4000 pounds at last year’s fair and was sold by Kansas Experiment Station to a Kansas City packing house. The Idaho steer expected at Lewis and Clark Expo may challenge the record.

the Industralist Jeff Samson Kansas Experiment Station Kansas City Jeff Gamson 8 Cours Idaho Lewis and Clark Oregon

Pasture For Stephenson Herd Near Stream Offer

Advertises pasture space for Thomas Stephenson with his herd of cattle. About 500 cows expected to graze next week beside a flowing stream. Price listed as $1.50 per month per cow.

Secretary Morton Abandons Southwest Trip Over Ear Trouble

Secretary Morton cancels his planned trip to the southwest with the president after consulting an ear specialist today. He has suffered ear trouble for more than a year, which has grown acutely worse.

Washington Morton

Grand Jury to Probe Oregon Land Frauds and School Lands

Salem reports the State Grand Jury will investigate alleged broad land theft from the State Land Board. The inquiry targets thousands of acres, much of it school land, claiming substantial cheating of state resources. A local rental note follows, offering a five room house and a separate block of ground managed for property upkeep.

Salem State Land Board

Indebted Persons Urged to Settle in Island City

In Island City Oregon on March 31 5 E Rinehart requests all who owe him money or hold accounts against him to call at Lee Humpreventure to settle and retrieve funds as he plans to leave the valley shortly.

Lee Island City Rinehart Island City Oregon Sanford D Kinney Adi Avenue Greenwood Street Grande

Pani Takes Over Leah Paul Cigar Factory in La Grande

Notice to the public that Jess B. Pani has purchased the Leah Paul cigar factory in La Grande and will run wholesale and retail at 215 Depot Street. He will collect all billed due and pay outstanding accounts and invites the public to sample his home made and imported cigars along with tobaccos confectionery and seasonal fruits.

Leah Paul la Grande Depot Street

Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad

An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy to aid digestion. It claims the product helps the digestion of food and promises benefits for many users at a quarter price, available from Newlin Drug Co.

Newlin Drag Uo

First class ewed potatoes offered for sale and plant cuttings

An old newspaper notice advertises early rose potatoes near L Oldenborg and offers Logan Berry cuttings from J W McAllister of Le Grande for five dollars per hand. Contact J S Chandler in Fruitdale or J W McAllister RFD No Le Grande. Phone 1776. One week.

Carmen L Oldenborg J S Chandler Fruitdale McAllister le Grande

Agents Wanted in Exclusive Lamp Banner Market

Advertisement seeking men and women to sell Imperial lamp banner with promises of 100 percent profit. Claims exclusive territory and sample by mail. Contact E Bergh at the Foley Hotel in La Grande Oreche on April 24.

E . Bergh la Grande Orech Foley Hotel

Bargain Offer For Malheur County Land Investment

Mighty acres of land in Malheur county with water right a good house and buildings. All in cultivation. Will raise credit to an allotment per acre. Annual rent seen is 810 per acre and renter pays taxes. Can be rented five more years at this elevation. Investment offers ten percent. For sale on easy terms write to C T McDaniel Ontario.

Malheur

Fruit Tree Invoiced List From Golden West Nursery

John E Hough reports receiving another invoice covering fruit trees and ornamental varieties including Golden West Peach Bartlett Pear Rome Beauty Apple Quince Prune Plum and Cherry trees Gooseberries Currants and Nut trees for landscaping and shade purposes.

Golden West Bartlett Rome John E Hough

R P Tait Promotes Music Teaching in Grande Ronde

R P Tait, pioneer music teacher in Grande Ronde Valley, reports success in guiding students through conservatory aligned courses. He notes pupils may study church and school music, learn violin for dance music, and many former pupils are now earning good money as teachers and soloists.

R P Tait Grande Ronde Valley Still In Ring Torpreter Conservatory Ular RB P Tait Teac

Don’t Borrow Trouble and Find Relief with Klestrio Bitters

A wartime style notice urges avoiding trouble by using Klestrio Bitters for a range of ailments described as Bright’s disease and internal disorders. The ad claims the product relieves fatigue and illness, offered at Newlin Drug Store for a price.

Billc Klestrio Newlin Drug Cod Guouran

La Grande School of Music Promotes Strong Teaching

The La Grande School of Music touts its modern system with two departments for beginners and advanced pupils. It reports thousands of lessons given in 1904 and emphasizes daily or weekly classes, strict attendance, and graduation from the higher grades.

LA Grande School OF Music

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