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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1906
Page
6
An old advertisement fragment mentions Kodol Dyspepsia Cure offering relief for stomach and digestive tract ailments. It touts nourishment and health benefits amid garbled text, referencing Penn Yan New York and a product brand.
First publication March 12 190 in the circuit court of Oregon for Union County. John Wilgan plaintiff sues C A Staples defendant to appear and answer by April 96 1906 or a default will be entered for 276 with interest from October 1904 and costs. The summons is by publication in Grande Ronde Ossinven Grande Oregon as ordered by Hon. Robert Eakin dated 1906. Attorney C H Fun for plaintiff Tat Chewy.
Public notice dated June 4 1878 announces a claim under the Homestead Act for land in Idaho Territory to Timber Sel United States land offices. Charles E Davis Register directs proof of residence and intent to acquire via land sale to a buyer named Ryan, with filing details and section references.
A new millinery opening announced for every day of the week at Mrs. J. R. Forrest’s. A trimmer from Gags’s of Chicago contributes to the grand event with prices claimed as lower than ever known.
A large shipment of records arrived this morning from the factory at 1516 Adame Ave. The notice invites the public to come and hear them and suggests many will be wanted. Local address listed as Davia.
Notice of stray red heifer found about fifteen miles north of La Grande dated March 13 1906. The three year old cow with a scarred face bears 10 brands ear marks crop and under bit naschear. Owner must prove property and pay charges to claim.
Land parcels under the Timber Land Act of June 3, 1878 are offered for sale with bids due by a stated date. The notice lists the land tracts, boundary notes, and the responsible land office, and warns of conditions and eligibility for purchasers.
Maogix A West administratrix of Herman C West deceased calls all claimants to file verified claims with attorney M B Sargent in Foley Hota Block La Grande Oregon within six months from the date shown. The notice names the County Court of Oregon and requires formal filing for the Harman C West estate.
A damaged excerpt touts native roots as cures for women ailments. It promotes Doct or Horace’s Favorite Prescription and a herbal pellet remedy as supreme for weakness and female health. The text intertwines colonial medicine language with dubious claims.
Land Office notice from Late Chee teh district announces publication under the Timber Land Act of June 3 1878. It lists sale of timber lands in California Nevada and Washington Territory with claims, proof, and location details for June publication.
Fragmentary OCR lists dates and names tied to the Timber Land Act of June 3 1878. Witnesses include Herbert F. Lem and Charles Wis Lingenfel. references to related regents and adjudicators appear amid distorted text.
The Vergere Telephone Company has increased its capital stock and elected officers and directors. W H Bohnenkamp serves as president, J 2 Caviness as vice-president, Wr Miller as secretary, Gev L Cleaver as treasurer, F J Vergate as field superintendent of Wallowa county, and D Crowe as field superintendent of Union county. A G Miller H B Davidhizer and John McDonald of Wallowa county join the board. The company plans immediate line extensions across Wallowa county following Union county policy, with phones available at regular rental prices and intercounty charges. The firm now operates in much of Union county and seeks rapid expansion with ample funds.
The New York Globe reports a push to place good literature in children’s hands via 9 175 school libraries up 1 194 from last year. Ammunition in the fight includes 70 415 volumes added and a total 316 565 volumes. Home circulation reached 4 970 390 volumes, averaging fifteen uses per book under teacher guidance.
A fragmentary notice discusses Timber Land Act actions and land office matters in La Grande area. It references June dates, receivers, and officials such as EW. DAVIS and names including Sanita Marie, with scattered references to territory, property, and notices to individuals.
Land Office La Grande Oregon announces Timber Land Act notice requiring applicants to prove their claims to timber lands in the claim areas before the receiver. Names listed include Wilton Henry Wilbon Albert C Reed Edwards Lemond Joseph A Herter and Henry Siefken of Bend with public sale anticipated June.
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