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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1905
Page
2
Local notice rates listed for display ads and reading notices at the La Grande Oregon post office. Rates shown per line with charges for boards of thanks and notices, indicating first-class mail matter and local advertising guidance.
The United States electric railway mileage stands at 22 577 miles. The period also marks a season of revolutions forming in South America.
Ontario Experiment Station reports Alsike clover producing higher hay yields per acre compared with red clover, indicating a potential forage advantage for farmers.
The value of the trolley companies is pegged at 117 million dollars and Judge Dunne is expected to cover the payment. The remark implies a court action or settlement involving Chicago transit interests.
Residents wander La Grande during Easter hat search admiring window displays and fashion along busy streets. Shoppers browse shop windows seeking standout headwear as the holiday season brings festive crowds and bright attire.
The gold standard will take effect May 1 for all fiscal affairs of the general government and the individual states in Mexico, marking a major monetary reform. The measure aims to stabilize the currency and unify fiscal practice across central and regional authorities.
Arizona produces less wheat overall yet exceeds New England totals combined. Colorado yields more wheat than New York New Jersey and New England together, illustrating regional disparities in crop output.
A German newspaper publisher was fined after printing an advertisement occupying one quarter of a column, a size deemed out of proportion with other ads in the paper. The ruling centers on ad proportions and fair editorial balance in the publication.
The notion of naming a warship with beer recalls a prior practice when the battleship New Jersey was christened with champagne locally produced on the Jersey Flats, illustrating historic naming customs.
William J. Bryan argued in his Jefferson Day speech that railroad regulation should lead to public ownership with centralization avoided by Federal ownership of trunk lines and local lines owned by the states. He emphasized a federal role to curb monopoly power and ensure public control of essential transportation infrastructure.
The Oregon Agriculturist notes California will forbid pool selling and gambling on state fair grounds mirroring Midwest practices. It argues the prohibition will raise attendance and criticizes claims that fairs require these privileges for success.
The Oregon Booster urges constant action to advance state interests this year. It argues promoters should deploy heavy siege guns continually, as gradual, accurate fire builds momentum and any lapse risks losing ground.
April 3 1902 testimonial from N.Ea W Smith Texas praising Herbine for digestive and liver issues. Claims biliousness dyspepsia and kidney troubles are cured and purifies the system. Recommends bottles from Newlin Drug Co.
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