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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1905
Page
3
An old Topeka Kansas ad promotes Ballard Horehound Syrup as a favorite cough remedy. The note claims it speedily cures coughs and colds and tastes sweet, available in 25, 50 cent and 1.00 dollar bottles from Newlin Drag Up.
The Supreme Court today held that Congress cannot limit juror numbers in Alaska criminal trials, distinguishing Alaska from the Philippines and Puerto Rico and treating Alaska as an organized territory under the U.S. Constitution. The ruling clarifies that Alaska is governed by federal law in this respect.
The Boripps News Association reports today in Chicago the grain exchange shows May option at 1.15 and cash at 1.14. Corn advances to 0.43 and Oata to 0.20.
Fragmentary text notes a county farm with alfalfa per acre value and annual rent details. Mentions a five year rental term and sale possibility, but details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Notice from a property owner offering 600 acres for a herd of cows to run on with a stream nearby. Cattle price set at 81.60 per month.
Henry O C Stearn of Shalleborg Wisconsin promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup as an effective remedy for hoarse croupy cough with oppressed breathing. He reports strong customer repeat purchase and recommends the preparation highly. Price 25 cents to 100 dollars from Newlin Drug Co.
An advertiser praises Ballard's Soow Liniment as a top choice for burns, scalds, and skin injuries. The testimonial claims rapid healing, especially for farm workers, and notes availability from Newlin Drug Co.
Lee Marsh died instantly after plunging 150 feet down a shaft at the Morning mine near Mallan Idaho on Saturday. He was the sole support for his widowed mother and five siblings.
April 10 report describes residents fleeing Balton as an inland sea expands from five to six feet deep and 16 miles wide by 30 miles long. The new Liverpool Salt Company plant has been forced to close due to the escalating conditions.
Stockholm reports premier Bost rom has resigned as minister of state after a disagreement with Crown Prince Gustaf on Norway Sweden relations. The move follows ongoing debate about bilateral governance and constitutional ties between the two nations.
J O Mackey and Jerome Mont claiming to be U S Senator Clark agents were arrested and arraigned in police court on concealed weapon charges. A package beside them contained $20 000 in valuable securities. Mackey calls the arrest an outrage.
A clash between workmen and police in Madrid injures many. Police charged the workers several times during the confrontation.
The Sasebo Prize Court rejected the appeal of the captured British steamers Konely and Lethington. Both vessels cargoes have been confiscated by the new association Nagaseka.
Mrs D W Smith of Whitney Texas writes that Herbine purifies the blood clears complexion and aids liver trouble and constipation. The letter dated April 5 1902 endorses the medicine as the best remedy and states it can do all claimed. The advertisement mentions Nowlin Drug Co. as a source.
The Jackson county court in Oregon has purchased two rock crushers weighing about 3000 pounds each. Each unit requires ten to twelve horsepower to operate and will be used to crush rock for road construction. Other Oregon counties report crushers as convenient and economical road makers.
Superintendent Chas Woodhouse reports the sugar factory in fine condition with ground prepared and 3000 scree contracted awaiting 30000 pounds of beet seed from Germany due tomorrow. Fifteen workers are cleaning repairing and painting the plant for the next campaign as industry hopes rise.
Four car loads of extra choiced beef were shipped today from the stock yards of the sugar company. At season start over 600 head of cattle remained, but by month’s end most will be marketed. The winter favored feeding with 7000 to 8000 tons of pulp fed to cattle and sheep, plus hundreds of tons of hay, providing a market for hay unsuited for shipping.
Advertisers tout Jersey Cream Flour as the top choice for superior white bread texture and crust. Bakers claim enriched gluten gives even slices and reliable rise for every bake.
A red letter day at the Baptist church with earnest sermons by Rev Geo T Elli. Evening service reports five additions and a special invitation for young people to attend. Mr Bilis to speak at 7 45 on What Young People ought to remember. Mrs Perry to sing. Afternoon meetings begin tomorrow at 2 30 open to all.
The Electric Light and Power Co removes poles from sidewalks in the cement district and relocates others further out in the street. Two more carloads of poles for Grande Ronde Electric Co. arrive tomorrow as work continues.
Wallowa county committee in Enterprise organized to gather funds and create a county exhibit for the Lewis and Clark fair. They will raise and assemble a new display after the Fair Association refused the previous exhibit. Also noting a lost item: a bendean on April 6 near Fourth Street and Washington Elm. reward offered.
An old advertisement for Jersey Cream Patent Flour promotes guaranteed sacks by Romig & Staples. The text touts children smiling, health, and vigor with a Mountain tonic claim. The fragment mentions 35 counts and Newlin Drag.
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