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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1906
Page
4
An advertisement extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a safe treatment for children. It claims relief from coughs colds croup and whooping cough with no opium or harmful drugs and asserts it can be given to babies and adults alike. It warns against fear in buying and promises preventive benefit if used at first sign of croupy cough.
The note states there is no record of pneumonia or a cold leading to pneumonia or other serious lung trouble. It asserts no cases exist in the recorded ledger or health file.
An old advertisement warns readers that Foley's Honey and Tar stops coughs and heals the lungs, preventing serious outcomes from a cold. It urges using the genuine product over unknown preparations and repeats the brand name for recognition.
Batesville Indiana resident A J Nusbaum writes of a three month severe cold. He reports trying Hy sapsioage and a physician prescribed treatment, then used Bucklen’s Honey and Tar which he says cured him. Sizes 250 500 and 1.00 priced. The 50 cent size holds more than the small size and the 1.00 bottle nearly six times as much.
In New York the anthracite operators drafted a formal rejection of miners arbitration. The Denby boycott is viewed as a systematic movement rather than spontaneous. In Cowes King Alfonso XIII arrives to plan his wedding with Princess Ena. In Kansas City the Lower House remains deadlocked over the Speaker election with 104 ballots cast by morning.
Public land notice under the Timber Land Act of June 3 1878 at La Grande Oregon. claimant seeks to prove timber value over agricultural use for Township No 43 Range with dates including May and June and a hearing before the Register and Receiver in La Grande Oregon.
Teresa Guttle is named administratrix of the estate of George Gettle deceased. The county court of Multnomah County Oregon will hear objections to the final report and float account on December 11th at the court, with the date set for notification and final settlement.
The April term records continuations of several county road petitions including those by Mary E Childers J B In ee Dille Randall and D McDonald. Denials and approvals cover tax sales credits, hospital admission for William Gorman and bond for EB Morelock. Appointments include W L Moyers as supervisor and P H Dickinson as county fruit inspector. Several tax corrections and cancellations are approved with sheriff credits. Bills for March 1906 and various entitlements for county operations are listed and approved.
Mesdames Hall Berry Bragg host Kaffee Klatch Friday night at Mrs Hall’s home. Neighborhood Club holds regular meeting this afternoon led by Mrs Richardson with a program segment on Japanese customs and costumes.
Ledger entries list percentages and amounts due from road funds across multiple districts and towns. It records contributions for work on roads, bridges, and city treasuries, naming officials such as J B Thorson and T H Morelock, with figures like 1089.80 and 514.91, alongside various book titles and Japanese works.
In Chicago on April 17 Dowie rejects a proposed settlement from Voliva. He will concede money but demands retention as the religious leader, citing the spiritual supremacy as central. Lawyers draft a compromise for the main parties involved in this rivalry.
New York reports George W Perkins was arrested again today for alleged road violations while driving. A policeman claims Perkins sassed him during the arrest.
Windber Pennsylvania reports four foreign miners killed last night as authorities restore order after rioting. The situation appears quiet again today with officials unlikely to pursue further clashes.
Bo it Resolved that sidewalks on the West side of Second St between K St and 1 St be repaired by abutting property owners. Repairs due by April 20, 1906. Passed by La Grande Oregon City Council on April 4, 1906. I R Smock Recorder.
A morning fire consumed the Petaluma Tanning company plant causing about 100000 dollars in damage. No injuries are reported and the cause is under investigation.
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